November Classic 2026
Sunday 1st November
Entries are closed!
ROAD CLOSURE: Please note that the A337 North of Lyndhurst is closed due to an accident. The diversion is not great. Please consider using the M271 South and the A35 to Lyndhurst.
59 years on, the November Classic builds on its reputation for first class orienteering in the heart of the New Forest, this year in Hollands Wood
Due to high entry levels we can no longer make any course or start time changes
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Incorporating UKOL League and a selection race for Junior Interland 2027
Please enter as soon as you can. Late and on the day entries will be subject to map and start time availability.
Junior Interland Selection
Juniors who wish to be considered for selection should enter the class corresponding to their age class in 2027.
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Incorporating UKOL League and a selection race for Junior Interland 2027
Please enter as soon as you can. Late and on the day entries will be subject to map and start time availability.
Junior Interland Selection
Juniors who wish to be considered for selection should enter the class corresponding to their age class in 2027.
Courses
Course 1 13.4km 210m climb
Controls 25
M21, Black
M21, Black
33 of 35 entered
Course 2 11.3km 180m climb
Controls 21
M20, M35, M40, W21, Brown
M20, M35, M40, W21, Brown
38 of 40 entered
Course 3 9.6km 120m climb
Controls 18
M18, M45, M50, W20, W35, Short Brown
M18, M45, M50, W20, W35, Short Brown
70 of 80 entered
Course 4 7.5km 130m climb
Controls 17
M16, M55, M60, W18, W40, W45, Blue
M16, M55, M60, W18, W40, W45, Blue
149 of 150 entered
Course 5 6.6km 85m climb
Controls 15
M65, M70, W16, W50, W55, Short Blue
M65, M70, W16, W50, W55, Short Blue
153 of 160 entered
Course 6 5.2km 85m climb
Controls 15
M75, W60, W65, Green
M75, W60, W65, Green
133 of 135 entered
Course 7 4.1km 85m climb
Controls 12
M80, W70, Short Green
M80, W70, Short Green
66 of 70 entered
Course 8 3.6km 60m climb
Controls 11
M85, M90, W75, W80, W85, W90, Very Short Green
M85, M90, W75, W80, W85, W90, Very Short Green
39 of 50 entered
Course 9 3.7km 80m climb
Controls 11
M14, W14, Light Green
M14, W14, Light Green
26 of 30 entered
Course 10 3.3km 65m climb
Controls 9
M12, W12, Orange
Novice fee applies for over 21s
M12, W12, Orange
Novice fee applies for over 21s
23 of 25 entered
Course 11 3.0km 50m climb
Controls 11
M10, W10, Yellow
Novice fee applies for over 21s
M10, W10, Yellow
Novice fee applies for over 21s
12 of 15 entered
Course 12 1.8km 35m climb
Controls 9
White
Novice fee applies for over 21s
White
Novice fee applies for over 21s
Full
Entries are taken by Age Class. Colour classes are offered for those wishing to run out of age class. UKOL points are available to those running in their age class. No points are awarded to seniors when running up. M/W14 and below can run up to M/W16. UKOL rules.
Courses 1-3 will be on a map scale of 1:15,000, all other courses are at 1:10,000. All course maps have contours at 5m intervals and control description over printed.
Entry Fees
Standard
Senior: £19.00
Senior Novice: £9.00
Non-member Supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £2.00
Junior: £9.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
From 26th October:
Late and on the day (EOD) - subject to map and start time availability
Senior: £23.00
Senior Novice: £10.00
Non-member Supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £2.00
Junior: £10.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Novice fees are charged for senior entry on Courses 10 (Orange), 11 (Yellow) and 12 (White).
Junior fees apply to those aged under 21 on 31st December 2026.
For drivers there is a car park charge of £4.00 collected as part of this online entry process.
The event will use the SI Timing system. If you hire an SI Dibber you are responsible for its safe return. The charge for a lost dibber is £32 for a standard, £68 for a SIAC (touch free).
Please note that there are no more SIAC dibbers available for hire!
Senior: £19.00
Senior Novice: £9.00
Non-member Supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £2.00
Junior: £9.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
From 26th October:
Late and on the day (EOD) - subject to map and start time availability
Senior: £23.00
Senior Novice: £10.00
Non-member Supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £2.00
Junior: £10.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Novice fees are charged for senior entry on Courses 10 (Orange), 11 (Yellow) and 12 (White).
Junior fees apply to those aged under 21 on 31st December 2026.
For drivers there is a car park charge of £4.00 collected as part of this online entry process.
The event will use the SI Timing system. If you hire an SI Dibber you are responsible for its safe return. The charge for a lost dibber is £32 for a standard, £68 for a SIAC (touch free).
Please note that there are no more SIAC dibbers available for hire!
Event Information
Car Park and Assembly Area
New Park Show Ground. Parking Charge £4 per car payable with entry
Grid ref: SU300047
what3words: racetrack.stunning.level.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YRw6PHe4isPFi4CQ6
New Park Show Ground. Parking Charge £4 per car payable with entry
Grid ref: SU300047
what3words: racetrack.stunning.level.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YRw6PHe4isPFi4CQ6
Timings
Event Centre: 08.00
Enquiries: 08.30
Start times will be within the range 09.30 – 12.30.
Courses close: 14.30
There is a 600m walk to the start and finish which crosses a main A road. This crossing will be controlled by temporary traffic lights which will be marshalled.
Event Centre: 08.00
Enquiries: 08.30
Start times will be within the range 09.30 – 12.30.
Courses close: 14.30
There is a 600m walk to the start and finish which crosses a main A road. This crossing will be controlled by temporary traffic lights which will be marshalled.
Event Cancellation or Postponement
Cancellation is the last resort. However if very bad weather is forecast or some unforeseen event makes it necessary to cancel a notice will be placed on the SOC website. If the event is cancelled SOC reserves the right to retain part of the entry fee to cover cost already incurred.
Cancellation is the last resort. However if very bad weather is forecast or some unforeseen event makes it necessary to cancel a notice will be placed on the SOC website. If the event is cancelled SOC reserves the right to retain part of the entry fee to cover cost already incurred.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in the car park field and assembly area, but must be on a lead and under control at all times.
Dogs are not allowed on the courses.
Please be aware of the New Forest Dog Walking Code
Dogs are allowed in the car park field and assembly area, but must be on a lead and under control at all times.
Dogs are not allowed on the courses.
Please be aware of the New Forest Dog Walking Code
This event takes place with the kind permission of Forestry England
