2008/09 Mountain Hardwear Open5 events:

• North Pennines - 2nd November 08
• Lake District - 7th December 08
• York Moors - 1st February 09
• Yorkshire Dales - 1st March 09
• Peak District - 5th April 09

Series - For those looking to get a series placing, ranking will be based on the top 3 scores from any of the five events. You do not have to register for the series.

Process - Register at the event centre any time from 8.30 to 10.00 here you will collect a map preprinted with the location of the controls.

Start anytime from 9.30 to 10.30 electing to run or cycle first. At the start you will be given a list of control descriptions each assigned a value. After 5hrs penalties will be incurred.

You can find the few rules we have and a kit list for the event here

Cost - The cost of the event is £23 per person, Entries on the day are accepted for an extra £7. Pre-entries will close at midnight on the Thursday before the event.

For those up for a bargain, if you enter 3 or more events you will only pay;

3 events - £21 per event
4 events - £20 per event
5 events - £19 per event

Concept - You will have 5 hours to visit as many points (controls) as you can. Some can only be collected by mountain bike others by foot.

Registration: 8.30am to 10.00am
Start times: 9.30am to 10.30am

Event Rules for the Open5 Events 

The event will use the SPORTident system of scoring. SI Cards are available to rent at £2.50 per person or can be purchased online from SPORTident.

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Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd at each event and at the final event for the series.

Also for this year Mountain Hardwear are offering £500 in kit to the highest scoring solo or pair over all five events.