Wick WoodlandTue 25 Jul
Credit: Tina Bennett
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: Woodland
Results
Overview
Wick Woodland is mainly forested whereas Mabley Green visited by the Long Course is largely open parkland.
You will encounter undergrowth including nettles in Wick Woodland so please wear full leg cover
Live results here during the event.
Location Info
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Near: Hackney Wick Lat,Lng: 51.54296,-0.02521 Postcode: E9 5ER What3Words: ///urban.tube.tile
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Directions / Parking
The event centre will be the rooftop terrace at The Lord Napier Star in Hackney Wick at 25 White Post Lane, London E9 5ER. There is cover provided under which bags can be left at your responsibility.
It is less than one minute walk from Hackney Wick station which is one stop and 3 mins from Stratford station with a train every 8 minutes.
The threatened tube strikes have been called off.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The map is 1:4000 drawn to ISSprOm 2019-2 specification prepared for the event by combining new maps of Mabley Green and Wick Woodland.
Course Information
There will be two courses, a short of about 2.5k and a long of about 5k both measured as straight line distances. The long course contains 2 timed out sections (max 1 minute) between the two areas used.
Winning time is expected to be 20-25 mins.
Entry Details
Entry in advance only via racesignup
Seniors £5, Juniors £3
Additional £2 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
Registration from 18:00 to 19:15
Starts from 18:15 to 19:30
Facilities
Toilets and a place to leave kit at the event centre
Refreshments are available with no need to pre-order.
First aid kit at the event centre on a largely self help basis with a qualified sports first aider present
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Keith Bennett
Planner: David LeFevre
Nearest A&E Hospital
Safety Notes
Please respect the rights of other users of the park and take particular care when turning sharp corners