Essex Summer Mid-week Series 2026
April-July
A series of 8 app-based (MapRun), low-key, midweek evening events. Suitable for newcomers and improvers as well as experienced runners
Mid week hybrid events encompassing urban street running and off road running in woods, parks and on footpaths and trails.
Events in the series:
Wed Apr 15 SOS Great Notley, Dean Pepper
Wed Apr 30 HAVOC Writtle, Dale Bennett
Wed May 13 SOS Danbury Jackie Sibthorp
Wed May 27 HAVOC S Ockendon Seb Parris
Wed Jun 10 SOS Chelmsford Lyn West
Wed Jun 24 HAVOC TBA Simon Fowler
Wed Jul 8 SOS Colchester Tim Hull
Wed Jul 23 HAVOC Dagnam Park David Float
Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
Events in the series:
Wed Apr 15 SOS Great Notley, Dean Pepper
Wed Apr 30 HAVOC Writtle, Dale Bennett
Wed May 13 SOS Danbury Jackie Sibthorp
Wed May 27 HAVOC S Ockendon Seb Parris
Wed Jun 10 SOS Chelmsford Lyn West
Wed Jun 24 HAVOC TBA Simon Fowler
Wed Jul 8 SOS Colchester Tim Hull
Wed Jul 23 HAVOC Dagnam Park David Float
Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
Courses
Long tba
Short tba
Course lengths will vary from event to event and will be displayed on individual event webpages
Long course generally 5-6 km
Short course generally 3-4 km
Expect the optimal route to be approx. 40% more than this. Controls must be taken in order.
Other formats may be used from time to time to suit the area. Details will be on the individual event website.
Entry Fees
Senior: £22.00/£27.50
Junior/Student: £11.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Save money with Golden Ticket. Entry fees per event are Senior (member) £4, Senior (non-member) £5, Junior £2
Junior/Student: £11.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Save money with Golden Ticket. Entry fees per event are Senior (member) £4, Senior (non-member) £5, Junior £2
Event Information
Timing
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm
Event information
Based on MapRun, there will be no physical control kites, but all controls will be on street or park furniture, or other identifiable features. Printed maps will be provided at the start.
Line courses, but with a time penalty for incorrect or missed controls.
This series will be using the latest version of the MapRun software, to enable use of features and scoring that have been introduced. Therefore, if you are not using the latest version of the software, please update to ensure that there are no issues when it comes to the event.
Events will either use OpenOrienteeringMap or standard orienteering maps. See individual events.
Points will be awarded based on final score adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 8-event series will count for the league leaderboard. Anytime catch-up for some events available for 2 weeks after the event, subject to an Anytime time penalty, on MapRun. Bonus points for running on the night compared to Anytime. Full results will be emailed via RaceSignUp and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
You can still run without using Maprun but note that it is slower. Timing will be manual. Please bring pen or pencil to record the lower number on the hydrant.
Terrain will be a mixture of urban streets, parks and woodland, footpaths and trails. Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance provided.
Based on MapRun, there will be no physical control kites, but all controls will be on street or park furniture, or other identifiable features. Printed maps will be provided at the start.
Line courses, but with a time penalty for incorrect or missed controls.
This series will be using the latest version of the MapRun software, to enable use of features and scoring that have been introduced. Therefore, if you are not using the latest version of the software, please update to ensure that there are no issues when it comes to the event.
Events will either use OpenOrienteeringMap or standard orienteering maps. See individual events.
Points will be awarded based on final score adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 8-event series will count for the league leaderboard. Anytime catch-up for some events available for 2 weeks after the event, subject to an Anytime time penalty, on MapRun. Bonus points for running on the night compared to Anytime. Full results will be emailed via RaceSignUp and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
You can still run without using Maprun but note that it is slower. Timing will be manual. Please bring pen or pencil to record the lower number on the hydrant.
Terrain will be a mixture of urban streets, parks and woodland, footpaths and trails. Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance provided.
Safety
Participation is at your own risk. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions.
As with any street orienteering participants will be required to cross roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
There may be dog walkers, cyclists or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.
Participation is at your own risk. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions.
As with any street orienteering participants will be required to cross roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
There may be dog walkers, cyclists or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.
