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Event Summary

MOR Local Event.  This is the FIRST use of this area for orienteering.  It has never had an O banner on it.  Come and be one of the first to run here.

There will also be pre-event coaching available

Please do consider coming along if you are interested in learning a bit more about the basics of orienteering.This week we will look at : Map Symbols and Colours, Setting the map and Following a Line Feature.

After the coaching session you will be able to go around your chosen course as normal - hopefully with even more confidence!

Please let Morag - (coach"at"mor.scot) know if you are able to come along this Saturday

Cross country
Level D Local
SI AIR
10:00-12:00
10:30-12:00
1:30pm
81953
On Leads
Online LTD EOD
SI Entries

Directions and Parking

Parking.  The parking location is accessed from the layby/picnic site off the A96 at the end of the dual carriageway heading east out of Alves - approximately 1 mile east of Alves and 4 miles west of Elgin.  The parking field is shown here at what three words: https://w3w.co/stickler.ramble.chickens

Campervans should parked in the layby/picnic area, whilst cars should drive up a track and into the field to park.  There will be a marshal to direct traffic.  The access track is suitable for cars, but drivers should be aware that the central grass strip is raised in places and they will need to drive up with care or leave any cars with relatively low ground clearance in the layby/picnic area.  

No Toilets. Please use nearest public facilities in Elgin or Forres.

Start and Finish

Start and finish within 500m of the excellent car parking courtesy of Moray Estates.

At registration. Lesley Coutts First Aider

Courses

Light Green 4.1km

Orange 2.5km

Yellow 2.0km

Terrain

Very runnable open pine forest and an area of pasture and gorse. Excellent beginners Yellow and Orange terrain but an excellent race for those who fancy themselves as orienteers!

This area has never been used for orienteering before and, with the brand new map, will be a chance to visit the very first markers here. Smashing views of the Laich of Moray and the "hidden" Mosstowie glen

1:7500 New Map

Entry Details

Entries are online via SI Entries. 

Late entries will be accepted subject to map availability. An additional £1 fee will be charged for a late entry or paper EOD

Entries can also be edited/changed/cancelled online until this closure again subject to map availability.

£6 Senior £4.50 Juniors. Late entry and EOD +£1 Own SI Card -£1 Members -£1
SI Entries

Final Details

Safety Information

  • Competitors take part at their own risk and are advised to wear suitable footwear and must wear full leg cover.
  • Please check for ticks after the event.
  • Competitors may advise the Organiser of known conditions at Event Registration.
  • Competitors advised to carry a whistle.
  • Competitors to be aware that the area may be used by other users.
  • Competitors advised to enter a course to match their experience.  Beginners and newcomers are recommended to enter the yellow course.

Event Officials

Ben Coutts
David Ritchie
Rob Parkinson
benpc@btinternet.com
Andrew Campbell

Ticks and Covid

Ticks

  • Risk Awareness:   Please be aware that ticks are common across many of the areas we run in and can carry infections such as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Encephalitis.  Ticks are active in the UK primarily from March to October, but year-round vigilance is recommended.

  • Prevention Strategies:   

  • Wearing full leg and abdomen cover in the forest.  

  • Applying insect repellent to exposed skin and clothing.

  • Checking yourself for ticks after your run.  Common areas for ticks include behind the knees, underarms, hairline, and any pressure points.

  • Considering vaccination against TBE, if visiting high-risk areas in Europe or Asia.

  • Tick Removal and Symptoms:   Consider using a tick removal tool to ensure the tick is removed quickly and completely.   If a tick has attached, it should be removed as soon as possible.
  • Health Action:  If symptoms develop, such as a rash or flu-like symptoms, individuals should seek medical advice promptly and mention the tick bite, as not all doctors may be familiar with the conditions.

  • Key Resources:

 

COVID-19 Guidance (Updated March 2025)

If you have symptoms of COVID or have tested positive to COVID, then do not attend the event or activity to help avoid spreading infection.  

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