Greenwich Royal ParkTue 4 Jun
Park Race Series
Local level event
What does this mean?
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. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun6 App.
Terrain type: Parkland
Overview
An opportunity to run in this very well managed Royal Park with superb views from the Observatory northwards towards Canary Wharf across the Thames. Long course participants will cross the Meridian Line six times!
Newcomers are most welcome and you do not have to be a member of an orienteering club to participate. Guidance will be offered at the Event Centre and at the Start.
Location Info
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Near: Greenwich Lat,Lng: 51.48184,-0.00113 Postcode: SE10 9LZ
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Map / Terrain
The map is 1:5000 to ISOM specification printed on waterproof paper.
Loose controls descriptions will be available at the Start
Course Information
Short course - 2.5k
Long course - 5k
Distances are subject to final course planning and are measured in a straight line so running distance will be greater.
Winning time is expected to be 20-25 mins.
Entry Details
Entry in advance only via racesignup
Seniors £TBC, Juniors £TBC
Additional £TBC for any Senior that is not a member of British Orienteering
Electronic chip hire is £1 for standard and £2.50 for contactless punching (lost cards £30/£65 respectively)
Registration and Start times
Our Event Centre will be at The Plume of Feathers PH, 19 Park Vista, London SE10 9LZ. This is a short walk from Maze Hill station served by South Eastern and Thameslink services. It is one stop further east from Greenwich which is also served by the Dockland Light Railway with trains between the two stations every 10 minutes.
Enquiries will be open from 17:45. Starts from 18:15 to 19:30.
Entries via racesignup will be kept open until 19:00.
Facilities
Toilets and a place to leave kit at the Event Centre
Refreshments are available with no need to pre-order. Note that the last orders are taken at 8pm.
First aid kit at the Event Centre on a largely self help basis with a qualified sports first aider present
Dog restrictions
Well behaved dogs are welcomed on a short lead at the event centre and on the courses
Nearest A&E Hospital
Miscellaneous
Acknowledgements
We are grateful to the management at Royal Parks for their kind permission for us to use the park for the event and to James at the Plume of Feathers for being able to host us.