Race 1 in the London Park Race Series 2022 www.parkrace.org
One of London’s largest and oldest public parks.
The race is suitable for beginners.
The competition is run under the rules and guidelines of, and sanctioned by, British Orienteering
EVENT CENTRE
The People’s Park Tavern 360 Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7BT.
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TRAVEL: The pub is just 800 metres from Homerton station (London Overground)
FACILITIES: Toilets, post-race food and drink.
The start will be adjacent.
ENTRY
Registration: Between 1800 and 1915.
Start Times: Between 1815 and 1930
Courses close 2030.
Entry by this Google Form. You can enter right up to the event but you do need to fill in the online form. We’ve printed plenty of maps.
Your entry fee includes a full colour map printed on waterproof paper, which you can keep as a souvenir after your run, and a printout of your race time and splits at the end of the race.
World Orienteering Day diplomas for junior finishers.
Entry fees: Adult BOF members £5
Adult non-members £7
Students and Juniors £3 (including SI card hire if needed)
Electronic timing will be used. SIACs can be used in contactless mode. If you do not have your own SI card, then you can hire one for the event for £1.
£30 will be charged for hired SI cards that are lost or not returned.
COURSES: Long 5 km Short 2.5km
Juniors must do the short course. Under 16 in pairs and Under 13 with an adult.
Planner: Bertie Kingsley (LOK)
Map: 1:7500 The park is largely traffic-free but the longer course will cross a road that divides the park.
If you have any questions please email David Rosen at chairman@londonorienteering.co.uk.
Competitors take part in this race at their own risk. Entries and results will be processed by computer, your entry will be taken as agreement to this.
Join LOK and BOF and get reduced entry fees: https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/join
