OD urban at Hinckley
2026-07-12 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)

NWO urban at Marlborough
2026-07-12 10:30 - 12:30

SO evening urban at Ringmer
2026-07-14 17:30 - 19:30

DFOK evening at Millfields Park
2026-07-14 18:15 - 19:30

HH evening street score at Hemel Hempstead East
2026-07-14 19:00 - 19:20

MV Summer Series evening at Oaks Park
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30
6th event in our summer series (bonus 7th event on Thu 23 July!). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers, improvers and more experienced orienteers.
Entry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members), £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)
Meeting point and Après-O: Registration in the covered outdoor area at rear of the Oaks Park Café, Croydon Lane, Banstead, SM7 3BA – map (what3words hike.hooks.stiff), where you can leave your bags during your run. Although the café will be closed at this time, we will have access to their indoor and outdoor furniture, so feel free to take your own drinks and food to enjoy after your run.
For this event, runners can start from the earlier time of 6pm, should they wish to complete in time to get back to watch the football.
Getting there: The Oaks Park car park is free. Closest railway stations are Carshalton Beeches to the north (35 min walk or 12 min cycle) and Banstead to the West (45min walk or 15 min cycle).
Newcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport and the map. At the event, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction.
Courses:

For beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) ~2km linear course, with 12 controls. Fully contained within the park, no road crossings.
For the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score, odds and evens format, 24 controls.

“Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. Points per control is the control number rounded down to the nearest multiple of 10. E.g. control “33” will score 30 points, and control “29” will score 20 points.
“Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even-numbered controls and may switch once to the other. You don’t need to visit all even-numbered controls or all odd-numbered controls and could just visit one block of controls.

The first block is determined by whether two odd-numbered or two even-numbered controls are visited before two of the other (or stated another way, of the first three non-duplicated controls visited, two are even or two are odd).
The flip to the second block is signalled by visiting two controls in the second block in succession, i.e. two odd-numbered controls after an initial block of even-numbered controls or vice versa. (There is no “switch” control if you have previously run “odds and evens” event with a switch control.)
Controls of the wrong parity in a block (i.e. odds visited in an even block and vice versa) do not count towards the points score but can be visited in the correct block for points. These controls are listed as “Extras” in the results table.

Penalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute.

Starts: from 18:00 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start on the parkland adjacent to cafe.
Format: This event will exclusively use the maprun app to record participation – i.e. you will go around the course with either a phone with the maprun app, or if you have a garmin-compatible watch, using the Garmin watch maprun app. The app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls; dibbers will not be used.
If you have not used maprun before, we recommend watching this 2 minute video on youtube first. To download the phone app, choose android phones or apple phones.
If you want to use MapRun on a compatible Garmin watch – to avoid taking your phone around with you – please ensure you still have MapRun installed on your phone. This will enable you to start without the PIN. Instructions for the garmin watch app are here
Please download the app before arriving and ideally the course too. To download the course in the app: click on ‘Select Event’, select the third icon along the top (folder) and follow the folder path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure can be explained at Assembly/the start.
Map: A4 1:4,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map.
Terrain: Partially wooded parkland with extensive path network. You may encounter long grass / nettles near some controls – leg cover advised. Sunset is at 21:00, so a head torch should not be necessary.
Results: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points.
Series information: Best 4 of 7 events on score courses counts towards your total score.
Event official: Organised and planned by Steven Carle.
Safety notes based on the event risk assessment:

When making your way from registration to the Start Location, please be vigilant of traffic that may be using the car park. Please ensure children are always accompanied by a parent.
You may encounter trip hazards on woodland paths/trails, such as tree roots and uneven ground, and care should be taken when running on this terrain.
The paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances.
Consider the surface on which you are running. The open ground (marked in orange on the map) provides easy running, but may still have uneven patches, which may also be masked by long grasses, so run within your limits.
There may be parts of the course containing long vegetation, with a risk of nettle sting or bramble scratch, so full leg cover is recommended.
When running, consider other park users you may come across and give them a wide berth, particularly when approaching from behind. Dog walkers frequent the park so avoid catching dogs by surprise by calling out to the dog walkers in advance. And consider a slower pace when approaching bends or running past corners of outbuildings to help minimise the risk of collision.
The emergency phone number is at the bottom of the control sheet should you require assistance. If you are not carrying a mobile, use your whistle to summon help.
The weather may be very warm, so please consider your own ability, dress
appropriately, and ensure you are hydrated before and after your run. We
recommend you carry some water with you.
If you become disorientated or lost, bear East until you reach a main road. If that main road runs North to South, you will have reached the road on the right(east) of the map. If you come across a road that runs East to West, you will have reached the road at the foot (south) of the map. Follow these roads to return to Registration.
All competitors must report back to Registration, even if you wish to retire, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration, please phone the organiser at the earliest opportunity, using the number on the bottom of the control sheet, to avoid the necessity for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.

Nearest Hospital: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Ln, Sutton, Carshalton SM5 1AA.

BKO evening urban at Thatcham
2026-07-16 18:30 - 19:15

SOC evening street score at Woolston
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00

SAX evening urban at Kings Hill
2026-07-16 19:15 - 19:45

SO at Hellingly Country Park
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00

DFOK at Foots Cray Meadows
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00

WRE "Telford twin" day 1 afternoon urban at Malinslee
2026-07-18 13:30 - 15:00

O-Ringen at Göteborg, Sweden
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-25

WRE "Telford twin" day 2 urban at Woodside
2026-07-19 10:30 - 12:00

HAVOC at Dagnam Park
2026-07-19 10:30 - 12:00

SO evening urban at Henfield
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:30

SLOW evening at Tooting Bec Common
2026-07-21 18:15 - 19:30

HH evening street score at Stevenage NW
2026-07-21 19:00 - 19:20

BAOC urban at Middle Wallop Airfield
2026-07-22 09:00 - 11:00
earlier starts than normal due to heatwave

TVOC evening street score at High Wycombe NW
2026-07-22 18:30 - 19:30

HAVOC evening path/road at Dagnam Park
2026-07-22 19:15

MV Summer Series evening on Epsom Common
2026-07-23 18:30 - 19:30
Bonus 7th event in our now 7-part summer series. App-based low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers, improvers and more experienced orienteers.
Entry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members), £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)
Meeting point and Après-O: The Cricketers Inn, 1 Stamford Green Rd, Epsom KT18 7SR (google maps link). You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after, as they are providing us space for free.
Newcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport. However, see Course and Format sections below. At the event, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction.
Getting there: Parking on nearby streets. If coming by train, Epsom station is ~1.3km away (15 mins walk).
Course: This event is a Polar Bear themed orienteering challenge, played using the MindGames app. Players must visit ice-hole checkpoints to dive underwater where they can collect fish to score points. Players may only spend a limited time underwater before they must surface for more air, or risk losing their fish. Full rules and tutorials will be provided in advance and a briefing provided on the night. There is a short/kids (40 minute) and a long/adults (75 minute) course available. If you choose to do the short course, your points still count towards the league: points scores will be scaled up to match the long course.
Starts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:45. Start from the pub.
Format: this event will exclusively use the MindGames app, you will therefore need a phone, with connectivity, to take part. Checkpoints become activated when players are at a control site, and game actions can be performed. A simple tutorial on using the app is available here: https://aarcseries.azurewebsites.net/faq.php
Rules: The rules for the game are available online here and a walk-through tutorial is here. Full explanation will be available on the night, or email questions in advance to the race organiser.
Map: a double-sided A4 map will be provided at the start. An example version of which is also available at the start.
Terrain: primarily woodland, with an extensive path network. Course has been designed to be path-based, thereby avoiding the need for full leg cover.
Results: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points.
Series information: Best 4 of 7 events counts towards your total score.
Event official: Organised and planned by James Fraser (James.ontwowheels@gmail.com).
Safety notes based on the event risk assessment:

Road crossings require care and attention . The only required road crossing is directly outside the start finish, this is a minor road but care should be taken. Either side of this road is a drainage ditch, that can be navigated around or crossed with care.

You may encounter long vegetation on the course but all controls are accessible by paths or across low-cut grass. Shorts are acceptable.

The paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances. Sunset is at 21.00 whereas courses close at 20:45.

You will encounter trip hazards , including woodland paths/trails, such as tree roots and uneven ground, as well as steps and uneven footpaths; please take care.

There are several fallen trees , both at ankle/knee height and also at shoulder/head height, runners should be mindful of their surroundings, particularly when not running on major paths.

The weather is forecast ~26 degrees. Please arrive fully hydrated and wear suitable clothing. Consider carrying water with you. Water is available at the Start/Finish.

Safety bearing : North to Christ Church Road then east to Stamford Green where the pub is.

All competitors must report back to the MV team at the finish (even if you wish to retire, so that everyone is accounted for. Courses close 20:45. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.45pm, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.

Dogs may be encountered; alert owner you’re approaching if from behind and give wide berth.

Please check for and remove ticks after your run.

Electric fencing is present: Competitors are obliged to cross electric fences only at crossing places or gates.

Cows will be present on the course: Cows are selected for their docility, and will be very unlikely to react to passing runners. However, participants are advised to avoid cows all the same.

Nearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG.

SAX evening urban at Lydd
2026-07-23 19:15 - 19:45

O'France at Besancon, France
2026-07-25 - 2026-08-01

Canadian O Festival at Moncton & Halifax, Canada
2026-07-25 - 2026-08-02

DFOK at Beckenham Place Park
2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:30

KERRY "Pre OOCup" afternoon (partly) indoors at St Brendan's College, Ireland
2026-07-25 16:00 - 18:00

OO Cup at Killarney, Ireland
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-30

SN urban at Aldershot
2026-07-26 10:30 - 12:00

SO evening urban at Withdean
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:30
