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Jul 2023
600 people to compete in orienteering race in Harrogate and Knaresborough
A major international orienteering event will be held in Harrogate and Knaresborough this weekend.
The City Race Euro Tour includes orienteering contests in major towns and cities across Europe every year.
For the first time, the Harrogate area has been made one of the nine stops on the tour, which also includes places such as Córdoba, Ancona, Vigo, Ghent and London.
More than 600 people have signed up for the race, which takes place on July 15 and 16.
Kay Hawke, project officer at British Orienteering, said:
The weekend event will start with a sprint race around Knaresborough Castle and, on the following day, participants will tackle an urban course set in and around Harrogate Ladies College.
Ms Hawke added:
Orienteers have also been invited to a free guided tour of Harrogate led by local guide Harry Satloka as well as a meal at the Old Bell pub on Saturday evening.
Prizes will be provided by local companies and artists, including the Harrogate Chocolate Factory - a social enterprise helping young people with learning disabilities to gain valuable work skills.
To learn more about the European City Race and how to take part, visit the website here.
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