Parking will be in the Shildon-Sunnydale Leisure Centre car park.  The Leisure Centre is on Middridge Lane in the north-eastern part of Shildon.  The postcode is DL4 2EP and the What3words reference is ///paths.image.ranked.

Click on the link to see a map.  You can zoom in (and, optionally, switch to Satellite mode) to see the details of the final approach to the event.  You can also get directions if you specify your starting location.

Enquiries and Download will be in a tent on the grass close to the leisure centre entrance.

This event uses the quiet residential areas of Shildon.

As always, please be aware of other users of the area and be considerate towards them.

The course lengths have been measured along straight lines between the controls.  In practice, you will run further than that.

Due to road crossings, anyone under the age of 16 on the day of the event who wishes to run the Long course or the Medium course must be accompanied by an adult during their run.

1:5,000 scale.   5m contours.   A4 size   New map by Martyn Dean.

Control descriptions will be printed on the maps and loose copies will be available at the Start.

SPORTident electronic punching will be used.

The control boxes will be activated to enable SIAC cards to operate in touch-free mode ..... but please note that you will need to punch the conventional way at the Start and Finish.

If you need to hire an SI-card (£1 hire charge), please order it via the Racesignup online entry system and collect it from Download before your run.  Remember to return it as you download, and take care of it, as there will be a £20 charge if you lose it.  A limited number of SI-cards will be available for hire on the day, but please pre-order via the online entry system if at all possible.

If you wish to participate in this event, please pre-enter via the Racesignup online entry system.

The entry deadline is midnight on Thursday 7‑May‑2026.

There will be very limited entry on the day subject to the availability of maps ..... but please make every effort to pre-enter if you can.

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.       Courses close at 5:30 p.m.

The Start and Finish are both close to the leisure centre.

Toilets will be available in the leisure centre.

No drinks will be provided.  Please bring your own refreshments.

First aid at Download.

Well behaved dogs are welcome at this event, but must be kept on leads at all times.

You can take your dog out on your course provided that you keep it on a short lead and take great care not to cause a hazard to members of the public or other competitors.

A comprehensive risk assessment has been carried out by the Organiser, but please remember that competitors take part at their own risk.  Orienteering is an adventure sport – your safety while orienteering is your own responsibility.

Please make sure that you download even if you do not complete your course.

CLOK recommends that you carry a whistle while participating in this (and every) orienteering event.

If you have a relevant medical condition, please add this to your competitor details in Racesignup.  Any information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used if you need medical treatment and are unable to communicate at the time.