North-East ColchesterWed 26 Mar
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 8th April to score for the league. Follow the links below for details and PDF maps.
Event report
This week's event was set around the streets of north-east Colchester, which made a great event with all the twists and turns around the estates - even with my local knowledge of the area I still had to think.
The evening started quite light and relatively warm, although it was chilly after running. On the night, we had 17 people running the long course and 7 people on the short course. Three people have also completed anytime runs in the last few days.
Congratulations to Dave Game for winning the Short series with Marc just behind in second place, and Colin taking third place.
On the Long series, well done to Seb for finishing in first place, followed by Chloe in second place, Roy in third place, and Lyn in fourth place - just 1 point off a podium finish.
Thank you to all the organisers of the series, these events wouldn't be possible without you.
We have a few weeks break and then start the Summer Series on 16th April. The series will consist of eight events taking us through to the end of July.
Overview
Midweek street event using MapRun
The event will form part of Essex Winter Mid-Week Series 2024-25.
Points will be awarded based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 6 results from the 10 event series will count.
Location Info
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Near: Lat,Lng: 51.9212,0.9212 Postcode: CO4 9YR What3Words: ///lotteries.bypasses.pausing
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Directions / Parking
The event Start and Finish is at the west end of Newcomen Way, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RA.
Map / Terrain
Open Orienteering Map
Long Course 1:7,500
Short Course 1:7,500
Course Information
Short course 3.0km direct distance between controls. 12 controls.
Long Course 6.0km direct distance between controls. 24 controls.
Courses are measured as direct distances between controls. You will run further.
Controls are all fire hydrant signs.
This is a line event, where you are expected to visit the controls in the correct order. Depending on your route choice, you may pass controls en-route to your destination, however, you must still visit all of the controls in the correct order.
The course is on roads, pavements, urban footpaths and avoidable unlit woodland paths.
Entry Details
Enter this event via Racesignup.
£4 Seniors, £5 unaffiliated runners, £2 under 21 or students
Senior (member) £30, Senior (unaffiliated) £40,
Junior/Student £15
For late entries email series coordinator.
Registration and Start times
Start times will be between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Please ensure you notify the organiser that you have finished, so that safety checks can be completed.
Competitors must report to the finish by 8:45pm.
Facilities
Public toilets available in the Tesco Superstore.
Newcomers are welcome. Help and guidance will be available.
Participants are warmly invited to join us afterwards at the The Dog & Pheasant Pub for post run rehydration and discussion. Food until 9pm.
Dog & Pheasant PH, 24 Nayland Road, Mile End, CO4 5EG. Far end of Mile End Road, approx. 1.6 miles to west of event.
Dog restrictions
Well behaved dogs on a lead.
Contacts / Officials
Planner/Organiser: Chris Childs christopher.childs@tiscali.co.uk
SOS Series Co-ordinator: Dean Pepper deanjpepper@gmail.com
Nearest A&E Hospital
Colchester General A&E, Turner Road, CO4 5JL. 01206 747474
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Safety Notes
Participation is at your own risk. Under 16s 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 particularly just after the start and before the finish where it is quite busy but with good sight lines. N.B. There is a an option for using an off-road track which may be slippery and has trip hazards and overhanging branches. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
It is a condition of entry that participants agree to follow the British Orienteering British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct
There may be dog walkers, cyclists, scooters or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.
Miscellaneous
This event uses MapRun software. Please use a smartphone or Garmin watch and ensure you have the latest version of MapRun installed on your phone. Information about Maprun is available at www.stragglers.info/info/virtual-orienteering-courses. 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 > Highwoods 2025, the courses are:
Highwoods 2025 Long
Highwoods 2025 Short
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.