This course is situated in the village of Westhorpe; the marked 'Start/Finish' is alongside the church. Parking is on-road, or at the village hall. 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. The route uses a quiet road and public footpaths along a farm drive and field edges. During the winter the latter are likely to be quite muddy - a local running club has used the route as a cross-country course. The clockwise route is set up so that you start at the church & follow the numbered checkpoints in sequence. 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 several in Stowmarket & the local villages & you'll find the list of all our MapRun courses here.
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 country roads
- 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
MapRun Reference:
Suffolk/Central Suffolk/Westhorpe 5Km run PXACSV