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SUMMARY:MV Park Race at Cheam Park & Nonsuch Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening’s orienteering in Cheam Park and Nonsuch Park\, former deer hunting park established by Henry VIII. Food and route comparison in the Ye Olde Red Lion afterwards! Part of the London Park Race series\, with weekly orienteering on Tuesdays between May and July – full details here. \n\n\n\n\nCourses \n\n\nLong (approx. 5km)\, Short (approx. 3km) \n\n\n\nVenue \n\n\nBag drop (items left at your own risk)\, download and food/refreshments at Ye Olde Red Lion Pub\, 17 Park Road\, Cheam\, SM3 8QB \nStart tapes from the pub – Start location is what.3.words ///doctor.adjust.looked – you can go straight to the Start if you do not require bag drop or SI-hire but everyone MUST return to the pub after your run to Download. \n\n\n\n\nPublic Transport \n\n\nPub is a 12-minute walk from Cheam Station\, with regular trains from London Victoria. Or the pub is on Bus routes 151\, 213 and SL7 \n\n\n\n\nDriving \n\n\nCar parking opposite pub at Cheam Library Car Park\, SM3 8QH – evening ticket purchase after 6:30pm is £1.50\, before 6:30pm is £4 for 2 hours – cash or Ringo \n\n\n\n\nMap \n\n\nScale 1:10\,000 \n\n\n\n\nStarts \n\n\nStarts 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Course closing time 8:15pm \n\n\n\n\nFees \n\n\nPre-entry via Race Sign Up. British Orienteering Senior Members £6\, Junior Members £3; non-members: senior £8\, juniors £5. \nThe event will be using Sport Ident electronic punching (hire charge £2). SIAC will be enabled. \nEntry on the day (online) subject to map availability. \n\n\n\n\nOfficials \n\n\nOrganiser & Planner – Jennifer Sibley: Email mvocevent@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nDogs \n\n\nWelcome if kept under control \n\n\n\n\nMV Website \n\n\nwww.mvoc.org to check for any late changes (and afterwards the results!) \n\n\n\n\nSAFETY \n\n\nWhistles recommended. Some long grass. \nALL COMPETITORS MUST REPORT TO DOWNLOAD \n\n\n\n\n** Competitors participate in this event at their own risk **
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06/
LOCATION:Cheam
CATEGORIES:Local,London Park Race
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T193000
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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Claremont Fan Court School
DESCRIPTION:1st event in our 6-part summer series (subsequent event Mon 15 June\, Epsom). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nSummary – read if nothing else: \n\nDirections: must enter from Portsmouth Road (see google map). Once parked\, follow signs for  the Joyce Grenfell Centre (JGC) which is where the assembly is (dining hall)\nArrival time: not onto school premises before 6pm please\nEvent solely run on MapRun app (not using dibbers) – download app and course before arrival due to poor signal on site.\nRead the safety notes below. In case of allergies\, warning beehives are on site\nSite fairly wet underfoot; road shoes perhaps not wise on the grass – something with some grip may be preferred.\n\nEntry: 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) [‘juniors’ are under 21] \nMeeting point: Assembly in dining hall of Claremont Fan Court School\, Claremont Drive\, Esher\, KT10 9LY (https://what3words.com/prove.upon.tells). Tapes will mark the way from the car park to the bag drop in the dining hall or follow signs for the Joyce Grenfell Centre (JGC). Start is from just outside here. \nGetting there: Parking available on site\, accessed from Portsmouth Road – see google map / what3words at the entrance from Portsmouth Road is https://what3words.com/loudly.smug.salt. There are two entrances to the school but you will only be able to enter via the Portsmouth Road entrance. Arrival not before 6pm please. Speed limit of 10mph on this driveway into the school please – you may encounter competitors. If coming by train\, closest stations are Claygate\, Esher\, and Hinchley Wood\, all are a warm-up jog away. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” / “orange” standard) 2.4km linear course. “Linear” means you must go to the controls in the order specified on the course map.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, format 30s/40s/50s see below. “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 (penalty rate 1 point per 2 seconds: don’t be late!).\n\nThere will be three ‘sets’ of controls\, numbered in the 30s\, 40s and 50s. Competitors can do the sets in whichever order they want (they can do 30s then 50s then 40s etc.) and they can also swap over to another set whenever they want\, but once a competitor has swapped to another set they cannot swap back to the previous set. You do not have to complete a set before moving on to the next set; you may want to change sets before completion to maximise points. All controls are worth 20 points. \nExample: A competitor decides to start with the 40s and runs to 47\, 42\, 45\, 41. They then decide to switch to the 30s and run to 39\, 38 etc. And then later the 50s. Once they have started on the 30s they will not get any points for reaching further 40s\, as they have moved on from this set. The same applies to the 30s when they start the 50s. \nNote: If you do happen to run past a control in the wrong ‘set’ and MapRun registers this we can amend this in the results afterwards\, so if you are intent on doing as many 50s as possible for example and you register one of the 30s\, this will not affect you continuing on the 50s\, but you will not get any points for the 30s control you visit (unless you visit it later as part of a 30s round). In general we will assume that if you do multiple controls from a set in order that you have started on this set. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. Please download the course to the app before you arrive\, because there is very little signal at Claremont: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu 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 will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:3\,500 scale waterproof orienteering map (surveyed 2013\, updated 2018\, 2022\, 2026). Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Mostly parkland with an area of school buildings\, and dispersed areas of dense vegetation. Due to the frequent management of the grounds for sport\, the map will not show certain features such as athletics track\, pitches and disk frisbee course. \nClothing: shorts permitted\, may encounter some longer vegetation but this is avoidable. Recommend tick check post-run. \nInfo about road crossings: Route is entirely contained within school groups so no road crossings. Care should be taken around the long driveway from Portsmouth road to parking as this will probably be crossed multiple times and you may encounter other competitors arriving/leaving. Speed limit of 10mph on this road please. \nResults: provisional live on the MapRun app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nWater: water fountains available near start/finish for hydration \nSeries information: Best 4 of 6 (or 7\, tbc!) events counts towards your total league score. Top male and female competitors get a trophy at the end of the series! \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Alex Kendall\, alexkendall72@gmail.com. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nThere are no road crossings but you may cross the driveway into the school from Portsmouth Road. Please look out for vehicles when doing so (conversely\, when you’re driving in\, please watch out for competitors crossing!). The speed limit is 10mph. The linear course should only cross this driveway at the painted zebra crossing (and the course is planned to take you to this crossing).\nAt the southern end of the map there is a cluster of bee-hives. These are marked as out-of-bounds on the map. Competitors with bee/insect sting allergies should make sure they have their Adrenaline Auto-Injector (AAI) with them on their run. The linear course does not go near this area but the Score course competitors might.\nAs a working school\, there is considerable sporting and maintenance equipment which will not be on the map e.g. archery targets\, cricket wicket covers. Please be vigilant for these items as potential trip/collision hazards.\nNorth from the mansion there is a ha-ha which is marked on the map\, but which is nearly invisible from up-slope due to the grass. Please take care not to fall off it!\nThere is some vegetation on the courses but all controls are accessible by paths or across low-cut grass. Shorts are acceptable but as there are deer in the area please make sure you check for ticks after your run.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, as well as steps and uneven footpaths; please take care.\nThe weather may be very warm. Please arrive fully hydrated. We recommend you carry water with you. Water available at the start / assembly.\nPonds shall not be entered;\nSafety bearing: look up to the Mansion house and navigate to that.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the Dining room\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG. \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk. A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering\, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. For example\, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event\, you would not be covered. You’re very welcome to take part\, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at West Epsom Parks
DESCRIPTION:2nd event in our 6-part summer series (subsequent event Mon 22 June\, The Nower\, Dorking). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nSummary – read if nothing else: \n\nEvent solely run on MapRun app (not using dibbers) – download app beforehand.\nScore rules: 3 sets of controls: 30s/40s/50s. Map side 1 has 30s and 40s; side 2 has 50s. Do sets in any order. Swap to next set whenever ready (don’t have to complete a set). Once swapped sets\, can’t swap back! All controls 20pts. 60 mins. Late penalty rate 1pt/secs.\nRemote start/finish – 650m walk from the pub.\nRead the safety notes below.\n\nEntry: 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) [‘juniors’ are under 21] \nNewcomers: 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. \nMeeting point: The Cricketers Inn\, 1 Stamford Green Rd\, Epsom KT18 7SR (google maps link). \nStart (and finish) location (if you want to go straight there) is Cuddington Glade\, 650m / 9 minute walk from the pub what3words: analogy.clues.worry / google maps link. \nGetting there: Parking on nearby streets. If coming by train\, Epsom station is ~1.3km away. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) 2.1 km linear course. “Linear” means you must go to the controls in the order specified on the course map. This includes one or two minor road crossings\, but we still need under 16s accompanied\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, format 30s/40s/50s see below. “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 (penalty rate 1 point per 2 seconds: don’t be late!).\n\nThere are three ‘sets’ of controls\, numbered in the 30s\, 40s and 50s. Competitors can do the sets in whichever order they want (they can do 30s then 50s then 40s etc.) and they can also swap over to another set whenever they want\, but once a competitor has swapped to another set they cannot swap back to the previous set. You do not have to complete a set before moving on to the next set; you may want to change sets before completion to maximise points. All controls are worth 20 points. \nExample: A competitor decides to start with the 40s and runs to 47\, 42\, 45\, 41. They then decide to switch to the 30s and run to 39\, 38 etc. And then later the 50s. (You don’t have to do all three sets\, you could\, for example\, just do two of the three sets if you wanted). Once they have started on the 30s they will not get any points for reaching further 40s\, as they have moved on from this set. The same applies to the 30s when they start the 50s. \nNote: If you do happen to run past a control in the wrong ‘set’ and MapRun registers this we can amend this in the results afterwards\, so if you are intent on doing as many 50s as possible for example and you register one of the 30s\, this will not affect you continuing on the 50s\, but you will not get any points for the 30s control you visit (unless you visit it later as part of a 30s round). In general we will assume that if you do multiple controls from a set in order that you have started on this set. \nSide 1 of your map has the 30s and 40s. Side 2 (offset to the west) has the 50s. There is a single marked crossing point between the sides. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. \nFormat: 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. \nIf 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. \nIf 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 \nPlease 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. \nMap: A4 1:5\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map (2017\, minor updates 2026). Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Mostly urban\, with some parkland. Footwear suggestion: road shoes as the ground is dry. \nClothing: shorts permitted. Courses planned to avoid longer vegetation but this may still be encountered. \nResults: provisional live on the MapRun app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nWater and food: refreshment available at the pub. The pub is kindly enabling us to use their premises for free; please reciprocate with drinks/food purchase. Kitchen closes 9ish. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 6 (or 7\, tbc!) events counts towards your total league score. Top male and female competitors get a trophy at the end of the series! \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Tim Scarbrough\, chair@mvoc.org. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nRoad crossings require care and attention. There are mostly minor road crossings on quiet streets without significant traffic. For the score course\, to switch to/from the 50s set (map side 2) there is a 40mph Horton Lane to cross: please use the marked crossing point on the map (pedestrian crossing).\nYou may encounter long vegetation on the courses but all controls are accessible by paths or across low-cut grass. Shorts are acceptable.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, as well as steps and uneven footpaths; please take care.\nThe weather is forecast ~20 degrees. Please arrive fully hydrated and wear suitable clothing. Consider carrying water with you. Water available at assembly.\nPonds shall not be entered;\nSafety bearing: south to Christ Church Road then east to Stamford Green where the pub is.\nDogs may be encountered; alert owner you’re approaching if from behind and give wide berth.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the finish (if still manned\, if not at the Cricketers\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. Courses close 20:40. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG. \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk. A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering\, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. For example\, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event\, you would not be covered. You’re very welcome to take part\, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06-3/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T120000
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SUMMARY:MV/ GO Training Activity at Nonsuch Park
DESCRIPTION:Stop Press: After discussions with our friends in park-run we have made some slight adjustments as the field we were due to use for the start is used for overflow parking for parkrun until 10:30am. Do not park in this field as you will need to leave by 10:30. Our start and finish will now be at melon.opens.flood – shown in the map segment below:  \n \nThis is part of our series of ‘GoMole’ training events. They are relaxed\, friendly events perfect for newcomers\, including families and those looking to improve their orienteering skills. They are free to members of Mole Valley and Guildford orienteering clubs and £4 for non-members. \nIf you would like to come to this event please sign-up on the following web page: GO/MV Training activity June 2026 \nThere will be two courses designed for newcomers\, with volunteers able to accompany them if desired. \nThere will also be three improver courses  – focussing on flow\, attack points and deciphering control descriptions so please bring a descriptions holder if you have one. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing\, with full leg cover (no shorts!) and shoes with grip. Bring water and any snacks/lunch you need and a compass if you have one (we can lend you one if not).
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-go-2026-06-training/
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T193000
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CREATED:20260414T112744Z
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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at The Nower
DESCRIPTION:3rd event in our 6-part summer series (subsequent event Thu 2 July\, Ashtead). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nFinal details are now available here… https://mvoc.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Nower-World-Cup-2026-—-Final-Details-20260616.pdf\nPlease note that it is forecast to be 28degC at 18:00 tomorrow. We are still going ahead as the Nower is largely shaded\, but please make sure that you arrive well hydrated and consider carrying water during the run.\nEntry: 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) \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration at The Falkland Arms\, 60 Falkland Rd\, Dorking RH4 3AD – map. 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. \nGetting there: The pub is ~30-minute walk from Dorking Main/Deepdene railway stations. Parking on nearby streets. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) ~2.2km linear course\, with 10 controls. No road crossings\, so suitable for juniors.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score with a World Cup 2026 theme. “Score” means there is no set course — your map will show around 30 controls\, you choose which and how many to visit\, and you lose points if you take more than an hour.This event uses a custom progressive scoring system that mirrors the real World Cup bracket. Controls are organised into a group stage and knockout rounds (quarter-finals\, semi-finals and a Final). Knockout controls are worth more points\, but only score if you have qualified for them by visiting enough controls from the relevant group — so route choice is about more than just distance.Full scoring rules\, points values and qualification thresholds will be published in the final details before the event.\n\nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start across the road from the pub. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu 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 will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:5\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map\, map updated 2026 by Ian Roberts. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: The Nower offers a compact mix of fast open grassland and runnable woodland on a steep-sided ridge\, with an intricate path network and pockets of more technical contour and vegetation detail to keep you honest. \nResults: 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. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 6 events counts towards your total score. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Dan Sullivan\, dansullivan2001@gmail.com. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nThe Yellow Linear course does not cross any road. The Score courses require crossing a small lane passing through the map area — please stop\, look both ways\, and cross with care.\nThe terrain is hilly and wooded throughout. All courses include uneven ground\, woodland paths\, tree roots and steep slopes; please take care\, especially on descents.\nThe area is woodland and heathland and ticks are present. Please check yourself for ticks after your run. If you develop a bull’s-eye rash or flu-like symptoms in the days following the event\, seek medical advice.\nThere is vegetation on parts of the courses including bracken and rough undergrowth. Scratches and stings are possible. Long socks are recommended.\nThe area is used by walkers\, dog walkers and horse riders. Please be considerate to other users\, especially when passing from behind on narrow paths.\nThe weather will be hot. Please arrive well hydrated; we recommend you carry water with you. Re-hydrate at the pub.\nSafety bearing: if you become disorientated\, head East until you reach the open grass area where a member of the team will be stationed at the Start/Finish.\nAll competitors must report back to Download in the pub\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning\, please phone the emergency number printed on your map before the course closing time\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospitals: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG and East Surrey Hospital\, Canada Avenue\, Redhill\, RH1 5RH
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06-4/
LOCATION:The Nower\, Dorking – w3w: then.grapes.useful
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T161500
DTSTAMP:20260623T124711Z
CREATED:20240801T183710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T124711Z
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SUMMARY:BOK British Sprint Relay Championships at Stoke Bishop Student Village
DESCRIPTION:tell the captain if you would like to be in a Mole team
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/british-sprint-relay-champs-2026/
CATEGORIES:Major
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260612T190055Z
CREATED:20251103T221334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T190055Z
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SUMMARY:Kainuu O Week at Suomussalmi\, Finland
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/kainuu-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T194457Z
CREATED:20260206T221744Z
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SUMMARY:MV GLOSS at Epsom Downs Sunday 28th June
DESCRIPTION:Mole Valley Orienteering Club welcomes you to Epsom & Walton Downs\, home to the world famous Derby horserace. The area consists of wide-open grass areas with magnificent views over the racecourse and London. There are also pockets of woodland with intricate path networks which have been mapped in great detail. Full leg cover is strongly recommended. \n24 June – FINAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE HERE: FINAL DETAILS \n*Entry on the day is available – please pay by card or exact cash*\nOn offer is the GLOSS (Light Green) course at 3.9km with optional extension (6.3km total)\, and a Yellow course at 1.7km suitable for juniors/beginners. \n  \nEntries: Now open on Racesignup. Price rise at midnight Sunday 21st June. Online entries close at 6pm on 27th June.  Limited entry on the day\, subject to map availability and payment by card or exact cash only. \nHelpers get a free entry (please contact the organiser for offer of help and discount code) \nEntry Fees: Seniors – £8 (£10 late/on the day)  Juniors – £3 (£4 late/on the day)  Pairs/groups using 1 map on yellow course £4 (£5 on the day) \n£2 supplement for non-British Orienteering members.   Dibber hire £1. \n \nPublic 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 buses from Epsom town centre. \nParking: Free parking is at the public 7 Furlong car park 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. \nStarts: open start from 10:00 to 12:00. Courses close at 13:30 \nMap: Scale 1:10\,000\, Contour interval 5m. \nAssembly:  Start\, finish\, and download/enquiries are all a short walk from the 7 Furlong car park. \nFacilities: 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. \nThere 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. \nSafety: Nearest A&E is Epsom Hospital KT18 7EG or St Helier Hospital SM5 1AA \nLast minute changes: Final details will be sent to all entrants via Racesignup by the Thursday before (check the website for last minute changes – mvoc.org) \nOfficials: Organiser: Justin Farhall (bursar@mvoc.org)\, Planner: John Pickup \nThe Greater London Orienteering Summer Series (‘GLOSS’) is an annual Summer inter-club competition between orienteering clubs in and around London\, with the prize being the prestigious London Bus trophy. GLOSS 2026 website \nThere are two courses: the GLOSS course which is about 3½ to 4½ km (with optional extension to around 6 km) and is of moderate navigational difficulty\, and a ‘Yellow’ course which is about 2km with easier navigation. Navigate between control points – you decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. Beginners welcome! \nThe best six handicapped times for each club at each event score points\, which are totalled at the end of the season. GLOSS uses a handicap system in determining individual performance\, based on how well you perform against the average of your British Orienteering Ranking Scheme scores.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-gloss-2026/
CATEGORIES:GLOSS,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T190129Z
CREATED:20240801T184648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T190129Z
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SUMMARY:BOK British Sprint Championships at the University of the West of England
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/british-sprint-champs-2026/
CATEGORIES:Major,UKOL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260619T193441Z
CREATED:20250612T153345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193441Z
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SUMMARY:Five Days of Italy at Val di Sole\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:not to be confused with Five Days of the Apennines\, which is a week later
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/italy-5-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260629T053848Z
CREATED:20240923T071820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T053848Z
UID:3171-1782777600-1783295999@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:JWOC O-Tour at Karlskrona\, Sweden
DESCRIPTION:spectator races for the Junior World Championships
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/jwoc-o-tour-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260623T113350Z
CREATED:20260209T180152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T113350Z
UID:8498-1782842400-1782847800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:SO evening urban at Upper Beeding
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/so-2026-06-8/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T112101Z
CREATED:20260118T215156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T112101Z
UID:8282-1782843300-1782847800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:LOK evening at Gladstone Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/lok-2026-06/
CATEGORIES:Local,London Park Race
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T192000
DTSTAMP:20260622T224555Z
CREATED:20260324T130833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T224555Z
UID:8984-1782846000-1782847200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:HH evening street score at Letchworth
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/hh-2026-06-6/
CATEGORIES:Local
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