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Last updated: 29 May 25
Event Centre / Assembly Location
The Event Centre is at the University of Lincoln Sports Centre.
Post Code LN6 7TS | Grid Ref SK967711 | w3w ///jump.bottle.feared
There will be a covered area at enquiries where bags may be left at owners’ risk during participation.
Series and Level
The Lincoln City Race is proud to be part of the City Race Euro Tour 2025 and UK Orienteering League 2025. It is a British Orienteering Level B event.
Courses Available
| Course | Classes | Distance (Straight) | Distance (optimum) | Climb | Controls |
| 1 | ME | 7.8 | 11.4 | 95 | 37 |
| 2 | MV/MY20-/WE | 6.7 | 9 | 75 | 31 |
| 3 | MSV/WV/WY20- | 5 | 7.7 | 45 | 22 |
| 4 | MUV/WSV | 4.7 | 6.6 | 45 | 19 |
| 5 | MHV/WUV | 3.5 | 5.6 | 40 | 17 |
| 6 | WHV | 2.9 | 4.6 | 35 | 13 |
| 7 | MJ/MYJ/WJ/WYJ | 3.8 | 5.8 | 35 | 19 |
Map
All courses will use a double sided A3 map at a scale of 1:4000.
Entries
Pre-entries are via SiEntries system here (and also here for 12 Jul in Nottingham). Entries close on Sunday 29th June.
Late entries after 29 Jun 25 will be available via SiEntries, subject to map availability, with a £2 surcharge. The is no entry on the day.
Cost. £15.00 Adult LOG & British Orienteering members; £17.00 other Adults; £8.00 Juniors (until 29 Jun 25).
SI Hire. Hire SI timing chips will be available at registration for a fee of £1.00. Please note that lost SI cards will be charged at £60.00.
Terrain
Historic Lincoln City, including surrounding urban areas, and complex building layouts, including the modern University campus. The terrain will predominantly be tarmac, concrete and cobbles with short stretches of parkland. Shorts and road trainers are entirely appropriate. Please be aware that Lincoln is known for its cobbled street ‘Steep Hill’ and that all courses will include a reasonable climb!
Key Timings
Registration available from 10:00am in University of Lincoln Sport Centre
Courses start 10:30 – 12:30
Courses close 14:00
Personnel
Planner: Paul Murgatroyd & Craig Lucas (LOG)
Controller: Jeff Baker (LOG)
Organisers: Sean Harrington & Amanda Roberts (LOG)
Mapper: Bruce Bryant (OD)
Travel, tourism and other details
Getting here and parking. National travel options, driving directions and information on parking at the University and nearby providers are available on the travel page for full details.
Traders / catering
Orienteering clothing and equipment retailers Compass Point will have their usual range of goods for sale at the Event Centre on Sunday.
There will also be a hot food van and a cake stand for pre and post-race nutrition, for athletes and supporters alike.
Toilets. Toilets and showers will be available at the Event Centre
Dogs. Dogs are permitted on leads.
Things to do. If you’re visiting Lincoln, visit the things to do page for information on what the historic and university city of Lincoln has to offer as post-race recovery!
Coaching
Advice on orienteering will be available to newcomers at the Event Centre until starts close. Here’s a basic guide from Saxon Orienteers.