Smartphone orienteering in and around Derby
What: Keen to improve your navigation and meet new people? Based on the success of our first year of evening events, we have planned a new series for this Autumn. Get the dates in your diary now!
These fun and friendly hour-long training sessions are accessible for all fitness and navigation abilities. Walk or run as an individual, take part in pairs or a larger group, and do as much as you feel able. We especially look forward to the hard-earned drink and post-run chat at each nominated social venue.
- Learn more from the Autumn 23 and Spring 24 blogs.
- Our blog page with photos and maps for the current series can be will appear here.
When: The majority take place on Thursday evenings – more details about each session can be found on our future events page.
What do I need: A fully charged smartphone with downloaded MapRun app (clickable links below) and suitable high-vis clothing for pounding the roads and parks. Add your profile details to the app, and download the course in advance if you can, from the Derby Night Series folder in Derbyshire / Derwent Valley.
Print your map at home option – We use a score format, so competitors receive points for each control site visited. You can navigate using the MapRun map on your smartphone, but if you prefer to print out the map and plan your route, download your map here:
- 19 Sept – Week 1 Chaddesden
- 26 Sept – Week 2 Derby North
- 03 Oct – Week 3 Whitemoor
- 14 Oct – Week 4 Spondon
- 14 Nov – Week 5 Oakwood
- 21 Nov – Week 6 Hackwood
- 28 Nov – Week 7 Ilkeston
- 05 Dec – Week 8 Allestree
Newcomers welcome: Why not take on a new challenge? Or invite your friends and relatives to get involved with the series. Help will be on hand as the club has plenty of experienced MapRunners to get you started!
Unable to get to an event? The benefit of these smartphone-based events is that all courses will remain open 24/7 for completion as part of your own training schedule. But do drop us a line if you enjoy one of our courses!
How does MapRun orienteering work?
With MapRun there are no markers in place, but as you go around your course, your phone GPS will confirm each site you visit with a beep. We will explain how to use the MapRun app at the events, but to learn more, here is a quick start guide.
It’s best if you download the MapRun app (Version 7 recommended) before you go to the event and fill in your profile:
