GLOSS Epsom Downs
Sunday 28th June
Entries close 18:00 on Saturday 27th June
Greater London Orienteering Summer Series (GLOSS)
Round 1 of this year's Interclub Competition
Mole Valley Orienteering Club welcomes you to Epsom & Walton Downs, the home of the historic Derby horserace.
Courses
GLOSS (Light Green) 3.9km 45m climb
Entered: 0
GLOSS plus Extension 6.3km 95m climb
Entered: 0
Yellow 1.7km 30m climb
Entered: 0
Suitable for juniors and adult newcomers.
Course lengths and climb are given subject to final controlling
If there are no more entries available on your preferred GLOSS course please enter the other one as they use the same double-sided map and it is optional to run the Extension
Entry Fees
Entries up to midnight on 21st June
Seniors (21 and over) - £8 (£10 for non-BOF members)
Juniors (Under 21) - £3
Adult newcomers entering Yellow - £4
Families/groups/pairs - £4 (one map per group)
SI dibber hire - £1
Entries from 22nd June - subject to map availability
Seniors £10 (£12 for non-BOF members), Juniors £4, Families/groups/pairs £5
Card payments or exact cash only please for entry on the day
Seniors (21 and over) - £8 (£10 for non-BOF members)
Juniors (Under 21) - £3
Adult newcomers entering Yellow - £4
Families/groups/pairs - £4 (one map per group)
SI dibber hire - £1
Entries from 22nd June - subject to map availability
Seniors £10 (£12 for non-BOF members), Juniors £4, Families/groups/pairs £5
Card payments or exact cash only please for entry on the day
Event Information
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct (revised September 2022).
Public Transport
Tattenham Corner is the nearest railway station (Southern Railway) and is less than 500 meters away. Epsom Station (South Western Railway and Southern Railway), is a 3.5km walk away. The nearest bus stop is 500m away and is served by the 460 & 480 busses from Epsom.
Tattenham Corner is the nearest railway station (Southern Railway) and is less than 500 meters away. Epsom Station (South Western Railway and Southern Railway), is a 3.5km walk away. The nearest bus stop is 500m away and is served by the 460 & 480 busses from Epsom.
Parking
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Free parking is at the public 7 furlong car park what3words ///jeeps.deals.supporter within the racecourse, which is accessed by the roundabout on the junction of Old London Road and Tattenham Corner Road what3words address ///arrow.hint.broken.
Assembly
Start, finish, and download/enquiries are close to the 7 furlong car park.
Start, finish, and download/enquiries are close to the 7 furlong car park.
Facilities
There are no public toilets anywhere on Epsom Downs. The nearest toilets are at Tattenham Corner train station or the Tattenham Corner pub by the free Tea Hut car park. Both are approximately 500m from the 7 furlong car park.
There is a mobile drinks van in the 7f car park serving drinks and sweet treats. The tea hut serves hot & cold food and drinks, ice creams etc. and is very reasonably priced. Epsom Downs is an excellent spot for a post-run picnic.
There are no public toilets anywhere on Epsom Downs. The nearest toilets are at Tattenham Corner train station or the Tattenham Corner pub by the free Tea Hut car park. Both are approximately 500m from the 7 furlong car park.
There is a mobile drinks van in the 7f car park serving drinks and sweet treats. The tea hut serves hot & cold food and drinks, ice creams etc. and is very reasonably priced. Epsom Downs is an excellent spot for a post-run picnic.
Map
1:10,000, Contour interval 5m.
1:10,000, Contour interval 5m.
Starts
Starts are from 10.00 until noon - turn up and go. Courses close at 13.30.
Starts are from 10.00 until noon - turn up and go. Courses close at 13.30.
Safety
Full leg cover is strongly recommended.
Whistles may be compulsory in inclement weather.
Nearest A&E is Epsom Hospital KT18 7EG or St Helier Hospital SM5 1AA
Full leg cover is strongly recommended.
Whistles may be compulsory in inclement weather.
Nearest A&E is Epsom Hospital KT18 7EG or St Helier Hospital SM5 1AA
Dogs
Welcome if kept under close control and must not be allowed near horses.
Welcome if kept under close control and must not be allowed near horses.
Updates and Results
Final details will be sent to all entrants via Racesignup by the Thursday before.
Check our website for any last minute changes before travelling and to find the results: www.mvoc.org.
Final details will be sent to all entrants via Racesignup by the Thursday before.
Check our website for any last minute changes before travelling and to find the results: www.mvoc.org.
Event Officials
Organiser: Justin Farhall MV
Organiser: Justin Farhall MV
Planner: John Pickup MV
Acknowledgements
Our thanks to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council for permission and support for this event.
Our thanks to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council for permission and support for this event.
