The 11th Sprintelope of the 2026 season takes place in the Colinton Dell area of Edinburgh, on Wednesday 8th July. Starts are between 6:30 - 7:30pm. Please sign up in advance on Race-Signup to guarantee a map, up to midnight on the Monday before the event (unlimited entries), or by midnight on Tuesday (limited).

There will be some maps for EOD (entry on the day) as well but it's always better to sign up before.

See the Sprintelope Facebook page for any last minute updates and for details of the series, which you can also find on the ESOA Sprintelope page. Latest results can be found on the Munro Leagues website.

Location and Directions

The registration, Start, Finish and Download will be at the Spylaw Park carpark. The courses will be largely on roads, but there are a few tracks, that may be good route choices and these might be a bit slippery if the weather has been wet, if so trail shoes might be a good choice.  Shorts will be fine.

Participants should be able to park in the car park but if it is full, use Pentland Avenue and then walk down the stairs to the carpark.

• Google Maps
  Postcode: EH13 0LL
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Public Transport options:

• The number 18 and 45 buses stops very nearby and the 10 and 16 are close by

Courses, Start and Finish

There will be a short and a long course, planned by Chris Dibben and Pip Ascough. As short and long courses cross local roads, all under-16s must be shadowed by an adult. (This is a requirement of our insurance.)

Starts are from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Courses close at 8:30pm, so if you think you will be out a while, please consider starting early! Timing will be using SI Timing. Dibbers can be hired for free - please request when signing up - but there is a £30 charge if lost.

Courses are as follows:

• Short ~3km (straight-line distance, you'll run further!). U16s must be shadowed
• Long ~5km (straight-line). U16s must be shadowed.

When you have finished, please remember to download at the finish so we know you are back and don't end up sending out a search party for you. Results will be posted to the website when ready - this may not be on Wednesday evening though! You can view the Munro League for Sprintelopes here.

Entry and Entry Fees

Please enter on RaceSignup. Entries open until midnight on the Monday immediately preceding the event, then until midnight on Tuesday (limited) with some EOD (but this will be limited). You can request a hire dibber and any extra maps here.

Start times are between 6:30 and 7:30pm, and are unallocated. Please don't all turn up right at the end!

For any last minute queries or to reserve a map after entries close, please contact: info@interlopers.org.uk.

Seniors: £4 (SOA/BOF-affiliated club members, advanced entry only) / £6 (non-members, entry on the day)

Juniors / Students: £2 (SOA/BOF-affiliated club members, advanced entry only) / £3 (non-members, entry on the day)

Extra maps are £1. SI Dibbers may be hired if required (free, but £30 charge if lost).

Pairs, Groups and Families should make one entry paying the rate of the oldest participant, put the second runner / group name in the comment box, and order any extra maps (£1 each) on the entry form

Safety

As typical for an urban environment, there are of course risks from dogs, dog mess, bikes, litter / broken glass, uneven surfaces and trip hazards such as steps.

The Long course crosses a busier road on two occasions where participants are asked to take extra care. There is a pelican crossing that can be used if desired. The Short course crosses minor roads which will be quiet, but not traffic free.

Obviously, wear appropriate footwear with decent grip for non-paved surfaces you may choose to encounter along the courses, and wear appropriate clothing for the conditions (including rain gear / sun protection if necessary).

Be mindful and considerate of other people and dogs that may be encountered around courses.

In extreme weather conditions, the event will be cancelled and participants notified via email / Facebook

A first aid kit will be located at the Assembly point.

Competitors with existing high risk medical conditions will be asked in the event final details to notify the organisers of relevant information. This will be kept confidentially.

Privacy

When entering our orienteering events your name may appear in the results section of the Interlopers orienteering club website. We do not share your data with other organisations, other than the sport governing bodies for administrative purposes. We do not use it for any marketing purposes. By entering the event you are accepting this condition.

We may take photographs to be used for publicity purposes, but will not identify any individuals in these photos. If you do not wish to appear on any such photographs please let us know.

Public Liability Insurance

Please note: Participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not covered by their respective public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.

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