This course is situated in the village of Elmswell, between Stowmarket & Bury St Edmunds. If driving to the village you can park at the Blackbourne Community Centre, & the marked 'Start/Finish' is just to the southeast of the car park. The course is designed as a timed run route (though there's nothing to stop you walking it if you prefer!) & it will also act as an easy introduction to MapRunF. As it's a "Start anywhere" course you may start at any of the checkpoints, whichever is most convenient, & follow your route from there. Clockwise or anticlockwise? - you choose ! You'll be timed between each checkpoint - you'll need to check that you've registered each of the points, including going back to the one you started from.
Once you're used to using MapRun on this straightforward course you may like to try something more like a proper "Street-O" course - there are 4 other courses available in Elmswell & the list of all our MapRun courses is here.
Alternative course:
Parking:
Start Location:
Terrain:
- Village urban
Course Type:
- Timed run route
Course Length:
- 5km
Number of Controls:
Course Type Rules:
- There is no time limit
- You may start from any control
- You must visit all the controls in the correct order to record a result
- You must return to your start control again to finish
Please note:
- Use only public roads, paths and open spaces
- Be aware of residents, walkers and cyclists
- The course involves road crossings
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
- Paths may be muddy - care needed
- You're responsible for your own safety. You take part at your own risk