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Name: Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation - Braithwaite
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Braithwaite

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation - Braithwaite (Sun 27 Sep 2026)

This navigation event takes place at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District, England (postcode CA12 5RY). The event is listed as Category O with skill code NS. It will use MapRun; all details about how MapRun is used will be sent to entrants before the event.

Entry is available both by pre-entry and on the day. Pre-entry is handled via SiEntries with a pre-entry fee of £7.00; entry on the day is accepted with a fee of £10.00. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance through the FRA.

Minimum age to take part is 14. Entrants aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Teams are not permitted and there are no separate junior races listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Braithwaite

Race information

Registration

O Category Navigation Course

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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