Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26 No.10 - Upminster
2026-03-04
Mid week street event
As well as a stand alone event, the event will also form part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26. Points will be awarded based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 10-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.
The event will be run strictly in accordance with published BOF and Government guidance. It is a condition of entry that participants agree to follow the BOF COVID19 Participant Code of Conduct.
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. As the race will take place in the dark, it is recommended to bring a torch/head torch.
This event will be run using MapRun, so please make sure you have the latest version of the software installed on your phone/Garmin watch. Non-competitive manual scoring may be available.
The event will be run strictly in accordance with published BOF and Government guidance. It is a condition of entry that participants agree to follow the BOF COVID19 Participant Code of Conduct.
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. As the race will take place in the dark, it is recommended to bring a torch/head torch.
This event will be run using MapRun, so please make sure you have the latest version of the software installed on your phone/Garmin watch. Non-competitive manual scoring may be available.
Courses
Long Score (60 mins)
Short Score (40 mins)
Long score (60 mins)
Short score (40 mins)
Entry Fees
Senior: £4.00/£5.00
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
As well as a stand alone event, the event will also form part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26. Points will be awarded based on finishing scores adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 10-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.
The event will be run strictly in accordance with published BOF and Government guidance. It is a condition of entry that participants agree to follow the BOF COVID19 Participant Code of Conduct.
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. As the race will take place in the dark, it is recommended to bring a torch/head torch.
This event will be run using MapRun, so please make sure you have the latest version of the software installed on your phone/Garmin watch. Non-competitive manual scoring may be available.
As well as a stand alone event, the event will also form part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26. Points will be awarded based on finishing scores adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 10-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.
The event will be run strictly in accordance with published BOF and Government guidance. It is a condition of entry that participants agree to follow the BOF COVID19 Participant Code of Conduct.
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. As the race will take place in the dark, it is recommended to bring a torch/head torch.
This event will be run using MapRun, so please make sure you have the latest version of the software installed on your phone/Garmin watch. Non-competitive manual scoring may be available.
Parking
The event starts and finishes at: Brewdog Upminster.
Address: 18 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2UD, England
What3 Words location: ///forest.gangs.become
This is located on the main road 5 minutes walk from Upminster Station which is served by C2C trains (30 minutes to Southend and 20 minutes to London Fenchurch Street), the District line and the London Overground Romford to Upminster line
There are numerous car parks near the Brewdog bar in Upminster. Check the RingGo App for details as prices do vary.
(Nearest are Upminster Station Car Park RM14 2TD and Roomes Car Park RM14 2YX)
There is free parking after 6.00pm in some of the surrounding residential streets.
The event starts and finishes at: Brewdog Upminster.
Address: 18 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2UD, England
What3 Words location: ///forest.gangs.become
This is located on the main road 5 minutes walk from Upminster Station which is served by C2C trains (30 minutes to Southend and 20 minutes to London Fenchurch Street), the District line and the London Overground Romford to Upminster line
There are numerous car parks near the Brewdog bar in Upminster. Check the RingGo App for details as prices do vary.
(Nearest are Upminster Station Car Park RM14 2TD and Roomes Car Park RM14 2YX)
There is free parking after 6.00pm in some of the surrounding residential streets.
Times
Start times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Start times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Course Info
One Score course
Two time limits - Long (60 mins), Short (40 mins)
There are 40 controls to locate around Upminster. Each is a fire hydrant sign some (four) being homemade. Controls can be taken in any order, and control weighting is varied: 11 to 19 being 10 points, 21 to 29 being 20 points, 31 to 39 being 30 points, 41 to 48 being 40 points and 51 to 56 being 50 points.
For ease of identification points are equivalent to the first digit of each numbered control.
There is a penalty of 30 points per minute or part minute if you are late back over the time limit.
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.
One Score course
Two time limits - Long (60 mins), Short (40 mins)
There are 40 controls to locate around Upminster. Each is a fire hydrant sign some (four) being homemade. Controls can be taken in any order, and control weighting is varied: 11 to 19 being 10 points, 21 to 29 being 20 points, 31 to 39 being 30 points, 41 to 48 being 40 points and 51 to 56 being 50 points.
For ease of identification points are equivalent to the first digit of each numbered control.
There is a penalty of 30 points per minute or part minute if you are late back over the time limit.
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 – Graham Batty
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Organiser/Planner – Graham Batty
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.
