Albert Park Virtual

Parkland with small wooded areas. A large network of paths and tracks, as well as many varying vegetation types, and other detail.

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Location

Albert Park is located in Middlesbrough, a link can be found here. The grid reference is NZ495191, the postcode is TS1 3LH, and the What3words reference is ///edits.woof.intend

You should be able to park along Park Road North, Middlesbrough.  The grid reference for the car parking is NZ497193, the postcode is TS1 3LH, and the What3words reference of the road is ///speak.delay.comb. Click on the link to see a map.  You can zoom in to see more detail.

Albert Park is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, please be aware the gates are locked at 5:30 pm.

Facilities

Public toilets can be found at the visitor centre where the start and finish for all courses is. The visitor centre is open from 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Sunday. 

Running / walking courses

The Start for these courses is outside the visitor centre at Albert Park, next to the lake. The What3words reference is ///mute.union.moon

Click on the link to see a map.  You can zoom in to see more detail.

In the MapRun6 app, Select Event and look for Albert Park xxxxx under UK / Cleveland / Middlesbrough, where xxxxx is Experienced, Intermediate or Beginner.

These courses remain inside Albert Park, so are suitable for all ages.

Your result is the time it takes you to visit all the controls and then go to the Finish.

If you'd prefer to use a paper map rather than the one on your smartphone (which is going to be quite small and can be tricky to see in bright sunlight) you can download a PDF copy of the map from the Go Orienteering website and print it off at home.
Note: On the Go Orienteering website, add the relevant map to your basket and then go through the checkout process.  You won't be charged anything.

If you don't have a suitable printer, Phill Batts is offering a map printing service.

Results

You can access the results in your MapRun6 app or via the MapRun Console.  Open the menu (three horizontal lines at the top left-hand corner of the window), select Leader Board and then filter by Albert Park.

Organiser

Caroline Mackenzie     Email: caroline.mackenzie7@gmail.com

Planner

Rachel Baker

Safety

Please ensure you use a buddy system so that someone knows when you should return.

If you are running after dark or in gloomy conditions, please wear high visibility / reflective clothing; e.g. a high-viz vest, reflective armbands or something similar. Be aware the park gates are shut after 5:30 pm.

Be aware of underfoot conditions – for example, wet or icy footpaths/pavements/roads – and take appropriate care.

Please be courteous to members of the public in the competition area.

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