Entries

Entries

Entries for the competition are now open. 

Enter the British Night Championships 2027

Entries close: Sunday 17 January 2027.

When you enter, please let us know about any specific requirements, medical or otherwise, and we will do our best to help. 

From 1 Jan 2026, non-members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering public liability insurance.

Classes follow Competition Rule E: championship classes M/W16 and older, as listed under Courses and Winning Times. There are no non-championship courses. In line with Rule E, the Organiser may refuse entries from M/W14 and under unless they can show evidence of competence at night orienteering.

Refund Policy

If you withdraw

• If you cancel your entry by Sunday 17 January 2027, you will receive a 90% refund (a 10% administration fee is kept).
• No refunds will be given for cancellations after Sunday 17 January 2027.

To cancel your entry, use the Manage Entry link in your entry receipt email. Refunds are processed automatically. If you have any problems, please contact the Organiser.

If we cancel or curtail the event

If the event is cancelled or curtailed for reasons beyond our control, including severe weather, we may keep all or part of the entry fees to cover costs already incurred.

Eligibility

To be eligible to be a British Champion, a competitor must, on the day before the competition, be a member of British Orienteering and either (i) be a British citizen, or (ii) have been a member of British Orienteering in each of the three membership years before the year of the competition. When entering, competitors will be asked to confirm whether they are eligible.

Trophies are awarded to the winners of the highest category in each age class, with medals for first, second and third. Shadowing is not allowed on any championship course.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed only in the car park and Arena, on a lead, under control and cleared up after. No dogs in the competition area.