Essex Summer Midweek Series 2025 No.4 - Stock

Introduction
Mid week hybrid event encompassing urban street running and off road running in woods, parks and on footpaths and trails. Based on MapRun, there will be no physical control kites, but all controls will be on street or park furniture, or other identifiable features. Line courses, but with a time penalty for incorrect or missed controls.

As well as a stand alone event, the event will also form part of the Essex Summer Midweek Series 2025. Points will be awarded based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Each missed or incorrect control will incur a 5-minute penalty. Best 6 results from the 8-event series will count. 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.

Participation is at your own risk. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. As with any street orienteering you are 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. Some roads do not have pavements so take extra care.

Parking
The event starts and finishes at The Bakers Arms, Common Rd, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9NF.

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Registration will be outside the pub, next to the car park, under the gazebo.

The pub is 4.3 miles from Ingatestone Railway Station. 11 minutes’ drive by car. If using Public transport then change at Chelmsford rail station, onto the 300 bus, for a 21 min journey time to Stock.

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The pub is 3.1 miles from Billericay Railway Station. 7 minutes’ drive by car or 17 minutes by public transport via the 300 bus.

Plan your travel in advance.



There is limited but FREE parking at the pub. The pub kindly requests that if you are wining and dining post event please feel free to use the venue’s car park.

If you are just orienteering at the event and heading home afterwards, please park in the FREE Village Hall Car Park opposite the pub (CM4 9NF). We have kindly been given shared access to this car park from the local Parrish Council. Please park at the rear of the car park and note that gates are locked promptly at 10pm.

Times
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm.

Course Info
Long Course 6.3 km, 21 controls. Short Course 3.9 km, 11 controls.

These are direct line distances – optimal route will be longer.

Open Orienteering Pseudo Map style used: 1:10,000 scale (long), 1:7,500 scale (short). A legend and control description will be provided.

Controls will be: fire hydrant ‘H’ signs with some being homemade, post boxes and White/orange Orienteering control flags.

If you are using MapRun then you will not need to record answers on a control card. However, if the app doesn't register your visit then you need to record the lower number on the H sign, or other reference as directed. Please bring a map bag if wet. If you are not using MapRun, then please also bring a pen to mark the control card.

Contacts
Organiser/Planner – Seb Parris (07739016267)

Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634

Facilities
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.