Sprint event with S. Yorkshire Orienteers

After the success of the JK Sprint last year, S. Yorkshire Orienteers are back racing in Sheffield City Centre to encourage everyone coming to ShAFF to have a go at orienteering. With a choice of 3 different courses, there's something to suit everyone including families, runners and experienced orienteers. On the long and medium courses, expect intricate multi-level urban terrain designed to challenge even the best sprint orienteers. There's also a free mini course in Pinball Park for young children.

Who's it for?

Anyone can have a go at orienteering. The free mini course in Pinball park will particularly appeal to families with young children. Come and have a quick go before or after you watch your film! The short course is aimed at beginners and families. You can run or walk and take part individually or as part of a group. Our friendly volunteers will explain what to do. Our long and medium courses are aimed at those with navigation experience and will provide a good level of challenge to even the best sprint orienteers.

Location & Assembly

Outpost - The Workstation, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BX

We will be based at the Outpost from 10am to 4.30pm (adjacent to the Showroom cinema). The children's free mini course will be available throughout the day. We will also be able to tell you a bit more about orienteering and the club.

Registration for the orienteering races will be open from 10am-1.45pm.

Timings, start & finish

Saturday 21st March

Start times for the main orienteering races will be 12pm-2pm. Courses will close at 3.30pm. Please report to the registration desk by 3.30pm even if you haven't finished your course. The start & finish are adjacent to the Outpost.

How to enter

Enter in advance on Fabian4 by Thursday 19th March to receive a discount on entry fees. Entries will open on Saturday 21st February.

Advance entry - £6 Adults, £5 BOF Members, £3 Juniors / Students

Entry on the day - £8 Adults, £7 BOF Members, £4 Juniors / Students

Children under 16 years are welcome to take part but must be accompanied by an adult due to road crossings. You can take part as an individual, pair or group. If you each want a map & dibber, enter separately. If you are happy with 1 map & dibber between you, just enter 1 person.

Courses

Long - 4.5km

Medium - 3.5km

Short - 2.5km

Mini - 0.5km

Distances may change slightly in the final stages of planning.

Map 

As used for the JK Sprint. Redrawn & resurveyed by Ian Cooper, Spring 2025.

1:4000, 2.5m contours

Facilities

Toilets and bag drop are available in the Outpost. There is a bar & cafe in the adjacent Showroom cinema.

Volunteers

As usual we need volunteers to enable the race to go ahead. Helpers get a free run. Use discount code SYOHELPER when entering and email Pauline

Safety Info

Due to numerous busy road crossings, under 16s should be accompanied by an adult. Please take care crossing roads and tram tracks. All participants take part at their own risk.

Event Officials

Organiser: Matt Pickering

Planner: James Myers

Enquiries: Pauline Tryner pauline@southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk