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Part of our popular Saturday Series - a monthly series of adventure races for newcomers and improvers. This event takes place at the amazing Brill Common, NW of Aylesbury.We give you a map and a timing chip, and you have to race around a series of checkpoints. There's a twist though - there's no set route, and you choose your own route between each checkpoint, using your map!
Please note this event is pre-entry only – there will be no entry at the event. Enter in advance here: (link coming soon).
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PARKING:
As directed by marshals, near the windmill - nearest postcode HP18 9SZ.
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TERRAIN
A unique area, formed from old mining and clay works. It's said to be the inspiration for Hobbiton, as JRR Tolkien lived nearby - you can see why! Largely open, with lots of intricate contour detail. Fabulous views on a clear day too! A truly amazing place for a run.
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REGISTRATION AND START TIMES
Start a course any time from 10.15am to 11.45am.
Everyone must finish and report back to download by 1pm, even if you haven't finished your course.
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COURSES (tbc) – arranged below in order of navigational difficulty. Remember - the course lengths are the straight line distances between the control points. You'll go further, depending on your route choices!:
WHITE: ~1.0k. Navigational difficulty 1/5.
Very easy, no navigation needed. For young children.
YELLOW: ~1.5k. Navigational difficulty: 2/5.
Easy. Short and suitable for juniors or newcomers. Controls on or near paths.
ORANGE: ~2.5k. Navigational difficulty: 3/5.
Ideal course for adult newcomers, families, juniors with some experience, or a short runners course. Still reasonably easy, with some navigation required. Probably around 3 to 3.5k actual distance, depending on your route choices!
RED: ~4.0k (expect to run up to 5k). Navigational difficulty: 3/5.
Ideal for runners looking to try orienteering - this course is like an unmarked trail race. A fairly easy, longer course. Some navigation, but not too tricky; you won't get lost! (same difficulty as Orange; just longer).
LIGHT GREEN: ~3.5k. Navigational difficulty: 4/5.
Ideal for improvers or those who have been to a few events. More detailed navigation required through the woods, off paths. Around 4k actual distance.
GREEN: ~4.0k. Navigational difficulty: 5/5.
For those with experience. As challenging as we can make it! Lots of navigation off path needed.
If you're a runner getting into orienteering, the Red and Orange courses are ideal, or the Score course. For families, we recommend Orange, or Yellow if you want something shorter. For juniors, Yellow is a good choice.
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HOW TO ENTER
You must pre-enter in advance as there will be no entry at the event, although you can enter online up to 11am on the day itself. Pre-entering reserves you a map. Entries link coming here soon!
You don't have to be a member of an orienteering club to enter this event. On SI Entries (our entries system), just show your club name as IND (for Independent).
Small family or other groups are welcome, but please enter only the Yellow, Orange or Red courses. Enter as a senior. Change the name if you wish, for example to Jones Family.
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ENTRY COST
Early entries up to and including the Sunday before the event:
– Red and Light Green – BOF members £6, non-members and family groups £8, Juniors & Students £2
– White, Yellow, Orange and Score – BOF members £5, non-members and family groups £7, Juniors & Students £2
Later entries during the final week, up to 11am on the day of the event (assuming maps are still available) – £3 extra (£1.50 for juniors).
Timing chip hire £1 (essential if you do not own one).
Your entry fee includes a special waterproof orienteering map with your course printed on it, to keep as a souvenir, hire of a timing chip (SI) to register at each control point around your course, and a print out of your result and splits at the finish. And, of course, lots of exercise and fun!
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FACILITIES
Please bring your own drink. Toilet available. There are two lovely pubs in Brill village too.
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YOUR FIRST EVENT?
Fancy a go, but never been before? Our Saturday events attract lots of newcomers, so you'll be in good company. We have a friendly welcome team to help out when you get there, and they will explain what to do. They'll show you a map and explain what to do with the timing chip at each checkpoint.
Just choose your course and enter in advance online (see above) and then just turn up on the day. Outdoor or running gear is ideal, but there's no pressure to run - just go at your own pace; some people do take it more leisurely! And don't forget your sense of adventure!
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Brill, Buckinghamshire, Mick Mac, High Street, Aylesbury, HP18 9, United Kingdom
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