Danson Park
2025-06-17
Dartford Orienteers invite you to the 5th event in the Park Race series.
Newcomers are more than welcome
We have spare maps available for each course but we do not take cash entries at the event. If you decide to come along today, please enter via racesignup.co.uk before you leave for the event.
Registration online only
Contact: dplobley@yahoo.co.uk
There are two courses available:
Short - 2.6km straight line (3.0km minimum)
Long - 5.4km straight line (6.4km minimum)
Expected winning time on the Long course is around 25 minutes
Short
Long
Additional £2 for seniors if not a member of British Orienteering
Electronic timing chip hire:
- standard non-contactless £1
- contactless £2.50 (first 10 only, 4 left as at 17:00 today, Tuesday)
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Event centre
The event centre is in the garden of the Guy - Earl of Warwick pub which serves a range of hot and cold food and drinks. www.guyearlofwarwick.co.uk
Approximately 600m from Welling station. Bags can be left at your own risk.
There will be a first aid kit at the event for largely self-use and a first aid trained club member in attendance.
Map
The map is at 1:5,000 scale (1cm on the map is 50m on the ground), drawn to ISSOM standards and printed on waterproof paper.
Start and finish
The start and finish will be at the NW entrance to Danson Park in Danson Lane, approximately 500m from the event centre.
Electronic punching
Contactless punching will be facilitated but it is a Punching Start and Finish.
Control descriptions
Control descriptions are printed on the map and loose control descriptions will be available in the start lanes.
Results
Results will not be on display at the event but you can access live results from a QR code on your course map or on the DFOK website during and after the event www.dfok.co.uk.
See the event details for further information
David Lobley - Organiser