Entries
Online entries are now open via Fabian4.
Age Class Courses
| Age Classes | |
|---|---|
| Senior Men | M21L, M35L, M40L, M45L, M50L, M55L, M60L, M65L, M70L, M75L, M80L, M85 M21S, M35S, M40S, M45S, M50S, M55S, M60S, M65S, M70S, M75S, M80S |
| Senior Women | W21L, W35L, W40L, W45L, W50L, W55L, W60L, W65L, W70L, W75L, W80, W85 W21S, W35S, W40S, W45S, W50S, W55S, W60S, W65S, W70S, W75S |
| Junior Men | M10A, M12A, M14A, M16A, M18L, M20L M10B, M12B, M14B, M16B, M18S, M20S |
| Junior Women | W10A, W12A, W14A, W16A, W18L, W20L W10B, W12B, W14B, W16B, W18S, W20S |
If you want to run in a different class on some days you have to create separate profiles in "Step 2" of the online entry process.
One profile for each class you wish to enter. You can run up to any other age class that you choose. Note that you will only be eligible for a prize in the age class that you entered and not for any other class running the same course.
Fees per day
| Payment date | Senior | Junior/Student |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 31st January | £22 | £10 |
| 1st Feb - 30th April | £25 | £11 |
| 1st May - 12th July | £28 | £12 |
| 13th July - 7th August | £30 | £12 |
If you are a Full time student entering at Junior rates, please indicate where and what you are studying in the "Special Request" box in "Step 3" of the online entry process.
Start times
Start times will be in blocks. The 3 hour start period will be divided into 5 blocks and every competitor will have a start time in a different block each day. All members of a club will use the same start blocks, but you can choose to start with a club other than your own. There will be limited flexibility for exceptions to this system.
Split starts will be available for parents (or for any other reason). The first runner will be given a start time in the first start block. The second runner will have an Open Start. The two runners will be given the pre-allocated early start on alternate days.
Colour Coded Courses
Colour coded courses are also available for pre-entry.
All colour coded entrants will have Open Starts.
Light Green, Orange, Yellow and White
These courses are of a lower technical standard than the senior age classes, from White (very easy) to Light Green (medium technical difficulty). There will be no prizes or awards for these classes.
The entry fees per day are £12 for seniors and £6 for juniors/students both for pre-entry and entry-on-the-day.
Timing system
The event will use the SportIdent timing system. Contactless punching will be enabled for use with SIAC cards. Only standard SI-cards will be available for hire when entering on-line. Standard hired cards will be charged at £1 per day. Note that SIAC cards will NOT be available for hire. There will be a charge of £30 if you lose a standard hired card.
Additional information required
Please complete the boxes at the end of the entry form if relevant to your entry.
It will be useful to the organisers to have an indication of expected numbers on the String Courses.
It is essential that we know how many Cars, Camper Vans and larger Motor Homes will be coming to the event
The Orienteering Foundation
There is an opportunity for you to make a voluntary donation to the Orienteering Foundation with your entry.
The Orienteering Foundation is a registered charity, independent of British Orienteering. It was set up with money from a bequest from Bertie & Elsie Ward, and is now raising further funds, and awarding grants. The objectives are to promote the sport of orienteering in the UK through enhancement, innovation, and alleviation of hardship.
Many grants have been made, for example supporting national teams and regional squads training at home and abroad, and enhancing the Junior Home Internationals. There has been a historical focus on juniors, but they welcome grant applications for any UK projects that meet their objectives.
Further information is available at their website.
Junior Regional Orienteering Squads
There is an opportunity for you to make a voluntary donation to the Junior Regional Orienteering Squads with your entry.
JROS is the umbrella organisation for the 12 Regional Orienteering Squads. It was set up to develop the talent which is nurtured within the Regional Squads
Further information is available at their website.
Merchandise
We are providing event branded clothing of a Technical Top and a Bucket Hat. See the Merchandise page for full details.
Entries
Entries will be taken using Fabian4 at this link.
If you have a question which isn't covered by the information on the website then please send an email to entries@lakes5.org.uk
Entry amendments
Until July 12th 2026 you can alter your entry details using the competitor Amend Entry function on Fabian4.
For amendments which involve payments/refunds please send an email to entries@lakes5.org.uk
From July 13th to July 26th Class changes will be charged at £5 per competitor. Please email entries@lakes5.org.uk and pay the relevant fee via the Fabian4 Adhoc Payment feature stating the entry numbers, competitor names and the required change in the reason for payment box.
From July 27th to August 6th Please email entries@lakes5.org.uk. After that class changes will be dealt with at Enquiries at the events and charged at £5 per competitor.
Cancellation policy
The organisers reserve the right to retain all or partial fees if the event is curtailed or cancelled.
Until June 30th, a refund of 100% can be requested. For entries made on-line through Fabian4 using a credit or debit card, you will receive a credit on your card minus a refund administration fee in accordance with the Fabian4 T&Cs. To cancel your entry, use the View/Amend entry link you were emailed when you originally entered. If you can't locate this email, go to www.fabian4.co.uk/competitor/viewentry.aspx and follow the instructions. If you need further help, e-mail entries@lakes5.org.uk
From June 1st to July 26th, use the same procedure (as above) to request a 50% refund less fees
From July 27th no further refunds for cancellation will be available except to recognise exceptional circumstances such as shown below for Covid-19. These will be at the discretion of the organiser and requests should be made by e-mail to entries@lakes5.org.uk
Notes
The event will be run under British Orienteering Rules
COVID-19
COVID-19 is still present in society and Orienteering events have a responsibility to remain safe. Whilst we hope that the event will not be affected, it would be advisable for everyone to ensure that they are adequately insured against losses. British Orienteering have produced a code of conduct. Anyone taking part in orienteering events in the UK, must follow this code of conduct and any additional requirements set out by the organising club to ensure the safety of themselves, other participants, event volunteers and the general public. A copy of the code of practice can be found here.