MaldonWed 29 Jan
Essex Winter Midweek Series 2024/25
Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Urban
Results
Report
Missed the event? You can still run the course on Maprun catch up until 11th February to score for the league. Follow the links below for details and PDF maps.
Event report
On Wednesday we returned to the Queen Victoria pub, who were great hosts again, where we had another good turnout with 20 people taking on the Short course and 12 on the Long - another event with the Short being more popular.
I tried to offer route choices with Maldon having a lot of streets and alleyways with twisty paths which I tried to take some routes through, along with plotting the Long and Short to cross over each other to keep everyone on their toes! From feedback on the night and from looking at everyone’s tracks, this seems to have worked nicely with multiple routes taken.
This is the first mid-week event I’ve planned and I apologise for a couple of places where the line obscured the paths, I hope that didn’t make things too difficult for you. The software I was using didn’t allow bending of the lines, but I’ve since learnt how to do that by using other software.
Congratulations to Thomas Wood for the fastest time on the Short and Chloe Fowler for the fastest on the Long. After handicaps have been taken into account, Marc Owen and Roy Read claim the 100 points.
This was the sixth event in the Winter Series, so with the best six results counting, this is when the league standings get interesting with people who have done all events needing to improve their score to move up in the results or to avoid being overtaken.
Overview
The courses are now available for Anytime Catch up on Maprun at the link. Completion before February 12th will score points for the Midweek League
Location Info
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Near: Maldon Lat,Lng: 51.7277,0.6683 Postcode: CM9 6ED What3Words: ///baking.monument.spinners
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Directions / Parking
The Queen Victoria Public House 100 Spital Road Maldon CM9 6ED
Parking in the pub car park is very limited so most will need to park in adjacent streets. Suggest Acacia Drive opposite pub.
Course Information
Short course 4.9km (10 controls) 1:5,000
Long Course 8.8km (18 controls) 1:10,000
Measured as optimal routes between controls.
The course is on roads & footpaths, including some well-lit alleyways. Depending on your route chosen, you may pass controls en-route to your destination, however, you must still visit all of the controls in the correct order.
Registration and Start times
Registration will be in the pub. Start times from 6.30-7.30 pm
Courses close at 8.45pm
Facilities
Toilets are available in the pub.
Why not stay behind at the end for a drink afterwards and discuss your course and route choice.
The pub may still be doing Christmas meals so food may not be available. Check with the pub closer to the time if interested in eating. 01621 852923 https://www.queenvictoriamaldo...
Contacts / Officials
Organiser/planner Dean Pepper
Nearest A&E Hospital
Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Participation is at your own risk. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions.
This is a night event. A head or hand torch are compulsory.
As with any street orienteering participants will be required to cross roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
There may be dog walkers, cyclists or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.
Miscellaneous
We are going to run this event using the MapRun software. Therefore, please, if possible, use a smartphone (or Garmin watch) and ensure youhave latest version of MapRun software installed and the course is downloaded to your phone/watch before you arrive.
Note: Older versions of MapRun have experienced some issues withmissed controls and inaccurate split times. Therefore please upgrade to the latest version of the software (v7.5.7 for iOS, v7.5.8 for Android). Information about Maprun is available at here There is also a user guide on the HAVOC website
It is useful to download the course you need before you arrive. Download the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event' in the app, and following the menu path UK > Essex > Maldon. The courses are:
Maldon 2025 Long
Maldon 2025 Short
This is a line event, where you are expected to visit the controls in the correct order. The course map will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at
Registration on the night. You do not need the PIN number to run using a Garmin watch.
Your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. If the app fails to register your visit to a control, you need to note the lower number on the H sign, or lamp post number. If a control is missed then the software will show your result as Mispunch, but in the results we will add the usual penalty for a missed or incorrect control.
If you are unable to use MapRun, you are still very welcome to take part by completing the control card with pen or pencil, but be aware that this is a slower method. You will be timed by clock, and written answers will be checked. Please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.