Essex Winter Midweek Series 2026/27 No.2 - Laindon West
Wednesday 11th November
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 7.0km 100m climb
11 entered
Short 4.0km 50m climb
5 entered
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
Event 2 of the Winter 2026/27 Essex Midweek Series
The event will form part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2026/27. Points will be awarded based on final score adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 10-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.
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.
Event 2 of the Winter 2026/27 Essex Midweek Series
The event will form part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2026/27. Points will be awarded based on final score adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 10-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.
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.
Parking
The event will be based at the Four Seasons, Hungry Horse pub, Victoria Road, Laindon (just off West Mayne). The pub is best approached from the roundabout at the junction of West Mayne (B148) with Durham road/Fenton way (SS15 6RZ), then turn right into Victoria road.
The pub is around 1.7km from Laindon station.
Parking will be in the main pub car park (to the east of the pub). Parking is free, but vehicle number plates must be registered at a screen on the bar. Enquiries / map issue will be at the far side of the pub (west side), by the door to the pub garden.
The Start and finish are 100m from the pub, through the pub garden, and across the B148.
What3Words location: fields.bride.fend
The event will be based at the Four Seasons, Hungry Horse pub, Victoria Road, Laindon (just off West Mayne). The pub is best approached from the roundabout at the junction of West Mayne (B148) with Durham road/Fenton way (SS15 6RZ), then turn right into Victoria road.
The pub is around 1.7km from Laindon station.
Parking will be in the main pub car park (to the east of the pub). Parking is free, but vehicle number plates must be registered at a screen on the bar. Enquiries / map issue will be at the far side of the pub (west side), by the door to the pub garden.
The Start and finish are 100m from the pub, through the pub garden, and across the B148.
What3Words location: fields.bride.fend
Times
Start times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Start times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Course Info
Two courses:
. Long - 7km, 100m of climb. 1:10,000 scale.
. Short - 4km, 50m of climb. 1:7,500 scale.
The courses will make use of the intricate path networks, urban parkland, and surrounding woodlands.
All controls are fire hydrant H plates (including a few home made ones).
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 information as shown.
Most maps will be printed on waterproof paper, but you may find a mapbag useful in inclement weather.
Two courses:
. Long - 7km, 100m of climb. 1:10,000 scale.
. Short - 4km, 50m of climb. 1:7,500 scale.
The courses will make use of the intricate path networks, urban parkland, and surrounding woodlands.
All controls are fire hydrant H plates (including a few home made ones).
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 information as shown.
Most maps will be printed on waterproof paper, but you may find a mapbag useful in inclement weather.
Contacts
Organiser/Planner – Colin Jackson
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Organiser/Planner – Colin Jackson
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Facilities
Toilets in pub for customers. The pub serves meals till 9pm.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
Toilets in pub for customers. The pub serves meals till 9pm.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
