Wondering where Wednesday’s run goes, or whether the shorter route has fewer hills? Start with our Run Schedule. On mapped-route nights, it links each distance to a Plotaroute map you can open before you come along. A few minutes looking at the route can help you choose a group and recognise the shape of the run—without needing to memorise every turn.
The schedule is always the starting point. It also includes sessions such as track nights and other club activities, when a list of road-route maps may not apply. Check the date and activity first, rather than opening an old route link and assuming it is this week’s run.
Open the map for the right date and distance
Find the upcoming club night on the schedule, then select one of the distance links beneath it. On a night with several choices, open more than one map. You can compare where each route goes instead of choosing entirely by mileage.
For example, a Penponds and Baripper route labelled 5.1 miles has its own Plotaroute page. The page shows an interactive map and route metrics, including distance and ascent. Notice that the route name is a useful shorthand: Plotaroute gives this particular map a calculated distance of 5.179 miles. Small differences between a route label and a map’s calculated distance are not a reason to worry; use the map to understand the intended course, then ask on the night if you are unsure which group is taking it.
Look beyond the mileage
Distance matters, but it does not tell you everything about an evening run. Look at the route’s overall shape: is it circular, where does it turn away from the starting area, and how does it return? Zoom in on any section you do not recognise. That is especially useful when two options share part of their route before separating.
Next, look below the map for the elevation profile. It shows where the climbing falls along the route, rather than leaving you with a single ascent figure. A hill near the end may feel like a different prospect from one near the beginning, even when two routes are similar lengths. Plotaroute has a guide to exploring a route’s hill profile if you want a closer look. The figures are a guide to the mapped route, not a promise about how a run will feel on the night.
If you want to see this comparison applied to a particular club night, our Pengegon and Beacon route guide talks through its different mapped distances and climbing. For your next run, though, return to the live schedule to see which routes are actually listed.
Do you need to navigate from your phone?
No. You can use the map simply to get familiar with the route before joining a group. On our main club night, runners can choose between groups at different paces, with a coach or leader guiding each group. If you are new, tell someone which distance you are considering and ask anything that is unclear.
If you do want the map to hand, open the route on your phone before setting off. Plotaroute’s mobile navigation guide explains how to display your position on an interactive route map. It also notes that turn directions only appear if they were added when the route was created. Do not assume every club map will provide spoken or on-screen instructions at each junction. Plotaroute says an internet connection is needed to use its app, although an already loaded navigation view can remain useful during a temporary loss of connection.
Keep the phone as a helpful reference, not a reason to stop paying attention to your group, crossings or other people using the route. A mapped line is a plan; follow conditions and the group’s directions on the night.
Choose your run, then come along
Once you have checked the schedule and glanced at the options, you do not have to make a final choice alone at home. Ask about the pace and distance when you arrive. Wednesday club nights normally meet at Camborne Cricket Club at 6.30pm, but an away run or a different kind of session may have other arrangements, so check the current listing before travelling.
New to Carn? Our Membership Application page explains the free trial nights and how to join afterwards. If you have a question about a route, which group might suit you or where to meet, use the Contact page or email hello@carnrunners.co.uk. We would be glad to help you find the right starting point.
