Essex Winter Midweek Series - Upminster
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Event overview
Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26 No.10 in Upminster is a midweek street orienteering event and part of the 10-event Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26. Points are awarded based on finishing times adjusted by an age and gender handicap system. The best six results from the series count. Some events offer an Anytime catch-up on MapRun for up to two weeks after the event, subject to an Anytime time penalty. Bonus points are awarded for running on the night compared to Anytime. Full results are emailed via RaceSignUp and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites. The event will be run in line with published BOF and Government guidance and requires participants to follow the BOF COVID19 Participant Code of Conduct. Participation is at the entrant’s own risk. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Course, format and entry
- Long Score: 60 minutes
- Short Score: 40 minutes
Courses are mostly on streets with possible route choices across playing fields and open areas. Controls will mainly be fire hydrants and other street furniture; for hydrant signs record the lower number. The event uses MapRun; bring a map bag if wet and a pen if not using MapRun or if the app does not register a visit. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended and a torch or head torch is recommended for running in the dark. Entry fees are Senior £4.00/£5.00 and Junior £2.00. An additional £1 levy applies if not a BOF member. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
