Essex Summer Midweek Series 2026 No.8 - Dagnam Park
Wednesday 22nd July
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 6.5km
Entered: 21
Short 4.1km
Entered: 5
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 on the Priory Road Open Space. You can park along Priory Grove, adjacent. This is approximately 650m from the pub.
We will have an area in the Deer's Rest, but you do not need to ome to the pub before starting, if you would rather meet at the mass start location. You can safely leave bags with the organiser at the start, and pick up at the finish before going to the pub.
Start: Priory Road Open Space, Priory Grove, Romford. RM3 9AS. w3w: sweat.laser.hurt
Pub: The Deer's Rest, Noak Hill Rd, Romford. RM3 7LL. w3w: salads.firms.marked
The event starts and finishes on the Priory Road Open Space. You can park along Priory Grove, adjacent. This is approximately 650m from the pub.
We will have an area in the Deer's Rest, but you do not need to ome to the pub before starting, if you would rather meet at the mass start location. You can safely leave bags with the organiser at the start, and pick up at the finish before going to the pub.
Start: Priory Road Open Space, Priory Grove, Romford. RM3 9AS. w3w: sweat.laser.hurt
Pub: The Deer's Rest, Noak Hill Rd, Romford. RM3 7LL. w3w: salads.firms.marked
Times
MASS start at 7.15pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm.
MASS start at 7.15pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm.
Course Info
This will be the finale to the series. It will be a mass start, line course with gaffled legs, on a hybrid urban and forest map!
There will be two course options:
Long - 6.5km
Short - 4.1km
All competitors on each course will run the same legs, but not necessarily in the same order. Therefore, there will be some controls visited multiple times. You need to visit all controls, as listed on your map, in the correct order. Other competitors will therefore not necessarily be heading for the same next control as you.
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. GPS routes can be checked after the event to ensure you were in the correct location.
This will be the finale to the series. It will be a mass start, line course with gaffled legs, on a hybrid urban and forest map!
There will be two course options:
Long - 6.5km
Short - 4.1km
All competitors on each course will run the same legs, but not necessarily in the same order. Therefore, there will be some controls visited multiple times. You need to visit all controls, as listed on your map, in the correct order. Other competitors will therefore not necessarily be heading for the same next control as you.
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. GPS routes can be checked after the event to ensure you were in the correct location.
Contacts
Organiser/Planner – David Float
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Organiser/Planner – David Float
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Facilities
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
