The MapRun Challenge is HERE!
Would you like to try something different this August? Fancy exploring Westmeath in a whole new way? We’re delighted to announce our first-ever Orienteering MapRun Challenge, and it’s just the ticket for some August adventures.
In case you didn’t know, orienteering is a brilliant way to get out and about, have fun, and really get to know some of the most beautiful and unique areas of County Westmeath. It’s a challenge that’s a bit different, gets the brain working, and the legs moving!
A Challenge For All Ages And Abilities
Orienteering isn’t just about running; it’s about navigating, exploring, and having a good old time in the fresh air so it’s suitable for parents and children. Also, the great thing about this challenge is that you can do it in several locations across the county.
- Mullingar Town Park
- Dún na Sí Amenity Park Moate
- Athlone Regional Sports Centre
- Burgess Park
Each spot offers something unique, so you’ll be seeing your local area with new eyes
What Do You Have To Do
All the courses are completely FREE and accessible via the MapRun application. Just download it from your app store ( Google or Apple), set up your profile, and you’re good to go. There is an explainer on how to use MapRun further down this page.
You can choose from test, short, medium, or long, and even accessible routes and you can attempt them as many times as you like, at whatever pace suits you!
Our friends and colleagues at Orienteering Ireland and Cork Sports Partnership have put together some excellent short videos easily explaining how MapRun is used below:
Ooh, Prizes!
Ah, now we’re talking! Who doesn’t love a good prize?
There are prizes available for four lucky winners (each prize will include a Westmeath Sports Partnership Goodie Bag with 10 items plus a €50 voucher).
The winner will be selected at random but remember, the more courses completed = more entries = more chances of winning!
To be in with a chance of winning some cracking goodies, simply submit proof (screenshots) of your attempted MapRun courses via the special form which is available here.
You can also find the submission form by scanning the QR code on the poster!
To access your completed courses:
1. Open the MapRun app on your mobile device
2. Tap ‘Show Results’ down the bottom
3. Tap on each result and then take a screenshot of the resulting image
Let’s Go!
The challenge kicks off on August 1st and runs right through to August 31st, 2025. That’s a whole month to get out, get active, and maybe even bag yourself a prize!
Terms & Conditions apply ( which you can find in full at the bottom of this page)
Go on, give it a go – sure what have you got to lose? It’ll be great craic!
How To Use MapRun Is Explained Below
A readable step by-step instruction guide to using MapRun can be accessed at this link
You can keep up to date with the latest developments with MapRun at this link
Want To Know More About Orienteering?
You can find a out more information about orienteering and the courses in Co. Westmeath at this link
Terms and conditions
You can find our full terms and conditions by clicking this link