Essex Summer Midweek Series 2026 No.4 - Aveley/Belhus
Wednesday 27th May
Mid week event
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.
Courses
Long
Entered: 17
Short
Entered: 6
Entry Fees
Senior: £4.00
Junior: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.£4 Seniors, £2.00 under 21 or students. Additional £1 levy if not a member of BOF, to cover insurance costs.
Junior: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.£4 Seniors, £2.00 under 21 or students. Additional £1 levy if not a member of BOF, to cover insurance costs.
Event Information
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 2026. 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.
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 2026. 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
Sir Henry's
Romford Road, Aveley, Essex
RM15 4XB
What3Words location: socket.round.saying
The event starts and finishes at
Sir Henry's
Romford Road, Aveley, Essex
RM15 4XB
What3Words location: socket.round.saying
Times
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.
Course Info
Two line courses:
Long course: 24 controls - 7.3km
A4 double sided map. 1:10000 both sides. OOMap and standard IOF forest map.
Short course: 12 controls - 3.8km
A4 double sided map. 1:10000 IOF forest map and 1:7500 OOMap.
Full leg covering is advised as the woods has patches of stinging nettles.
Controls should be taken in order, as shown by the line on the map.
As 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.
Two line courses:
Long course: 24 controls - 7.3km
A4 double sided map. 1:10000 both sides. OOMap and standard IOF forest map.
Short course: 12 controls - 3.8km
A4 double sided map. 1:10000 IOF forest map and 1:7500 OOMap.
Full leg covering is advised as the woods has patches of stinging nettles.
Controls should be taken in order, as shown by the line on the map.
As 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.
Contacts
Organiser/Planner – Seb Parris. 07739 016267
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Organiser/Planner – Seb Parris. 07739 016267
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Facilities
Shelter and Toilets will be available at Sir Henry’s ahead of the event.
If you want food at Sir Henry’s, the kitchen closes at 9pm.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
Shelter and Toilets will be available at Sir Henry’s ahead of the event.
If you want food at Sir Henry’s, the kitchen closes at 9pm.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
