November Classic 2026
Sunday 1st November
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
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.
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 13.8km 175m climb
Controls 26
M21, Black
M21, Black
11 entered
Course 2 11.5km 160m climb
Controls 22
M20, M35, M40, W21, Brown
M20, M35, M40, W21, Brown
7 entered
Course 3 9.9km 145m climb
Controls 19
M18, M45, M50, W20, W35, Short Brown
M18, M45, M50, W20, W35, Short Brown
32 entered
Course 4 7.4km 100m climb
Controls 17
M16, M55, M60, W18, W40, W45, Blue
M16, M55, M60, W18, W40, W45, Blue
67 entered
Course 5 6.6km 90m climb
Controls 14
M65, M70, W16, W50, W55, Short Blue
M65, M70, W16, W50, W55, Short Blue
81 entered
Course 6 4.8km 75m climb
Controls 14
M75, W60, W65, Green
M75, W60, W65, Green
54 entered
Course 7 4.2km 65m climb
Controls 11
M80, W70, Short Green
M80, W70, Short Green
34 entered
Course 8 3.5km 60m climb
Controls 10
M85, M90, W75, W80, W85, W90, Very Short Green
M85, M90, W75, W80, W85, W90, Very Short Green
17 entered
Course 9 3.8km 50m climb
Controls 10
M14, W14, Light Green
M14, W14, Light Green
11 entered
Course 10 3.2km 50m climb
Controls 11
M12, W12, Orange
Novice fee applies for over 21s
M12, W12, Orange
Novice fee applies for over 21s
8 entered
Course 11 2.7km 40m climb
Controls 8
M10, W10, Yellow
Novice fee applies for over 21s
M10, W10, Yellow
Novice fee applies for over 21s
3 entered
Course 12 1.8km 35m climb
Controls 8
White
Novice fee applies for over 21s
White
Novice fee applies for over 21s
4 entered
Course details are indicative and subject to final planning.
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.
All courses will be on a map scale of 1:10,000 with 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).
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).
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
Enquiries: 0830
Start times will be within the range 09.30 – 12.30.
Courses close: 14.30
There is a 900m 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.
Enquiries: 0830
Start times will be within the range 09.30 – 12.30.
Courses close: 14.30
There is a 900m 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.
Map
The area has been updated for this event. The map is 1:10,000 with 5 m contours.
The area has been updated for this event. The map is 1:10,000 with 5 m contours.
Start Times
You will be able to select your preferred start time as part of the entry process. In the lead up to the event we will review all start times and may need to make small adjustments. Once finalised, start times will be displayed on Racesignup and sent to you with the Final Details.
You will be able to select your preferred start time as part of the entry process. In the lead up to the event we will review all start times and may need to make small adjustments. Once finalised, start times will be displayed on Racesignup and sent to you with the Final Details.
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
