October Odyssey Weekend
2023-10-01
Northern Navigators invite you to the annual October Odyssey - 2 days of quality orienteering combining a Saturday urban event on the outskirts of Durham City, followed by a classic distance event on the Sunday in the Durham Dales.
Junior participation on Day 1: for safety reasons in an urban environment, under 16s on the day of the competition may only compete on either the Yellow or Light Green course. In addition, under 11s must be shadowed by a responsible adult.
If you wish to be considered for the North East Championships on Day 2, you must run in your age class. If you are running up, please let the organiser know which course you wish to be considered for.
Day 1 - Brandon Urban
Black - Men's Open (18-35)
Brown - Veteran Men(40+) / Women's Open (18-35)
Blue - Supervet Men (55+) / Vet Women (40+)
Green - Ultravet Men (65+) / Supervet Women (55+)
Short Green - Hypervet Men (75+) / Ultravet Women (65+) Hypervet Women (75+)
Light Green - Junior Men/Women 16-
Yellow - Young Junior Men / Women 12-
Day 2 - Doctor's Gate
Black - M21
Brown - M18, M20, M35, M40, M45, W21
Blue - M16, M50, M55, M60, W18, W20, W35, W40, W45,
Green - M65, M70, W16, W50, W55, W60
Short Green - M75, W65, W70
Very Short Green - M80+, W75, W80+
Light Green - M14, W14
Orange - M12, W12
Yellow - M10, W10
White - M10-, W10-
Senior: £10.00
BO non member surcharge: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior/Student: £5.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £1.00
Entry Fees - Day 2
Senior: £10.00
BO non-member surcharge: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior/Student: £5.00/£0.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £1.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.
Please note, there is a 2km walk to and from the main start/finish which rises steeply in the last km to access the moor. The White and Yellow courses are not affected as they have a separate start and finish (600m walk and courses located in the forest)
A number plate recognition system is in operation in Hamsterley Forest. Parking is covered in part by the entry fee but you must ensure you collect a code from download on the day and obtain a ticket at the machine near the Visitor's Centre before leaving. You will need to input your registration number - this will then register your car for free parking.
