Forres Golf Course

Event Summary

Welcome to the final round of the Northern Night Cup for 2025/2026.  This event will take place at Forres Golf Club.    

Event registration/assembly will be in the Clubhouse.  Please remove muddy footwear before entering the premises.  Participants will be able to order food from the bar, so please bring some money with you!

Please observe all 'out of bounds' areas on the map.  These include the putting greens and a number of areas where the ground has been fenced off and is either under repair or covered in ice. 

Night
Local
SI AIR
1745-1845 hours
1800-1900 hours
2000 hours
87995
On Leads
Online
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Directions and Parking

Directions.  From all routes, please head towards Forres.  In Forres, please make your way along Victoria Road to the junction of the Police Station and Grant Park.  At that junction, please head south (Cloverside Road) and follow the signs to Forres Golf Club. 

Parking.   The Golf Club has free parking for all vehicles.

Toilets.  Toilets will be available in the Clubhouse.

 

Start and Finish

Start and Finish.  The start and finish will be a short distance from the event assembly, which will be in the Clubhouse.

At registration

Courses

Two courses will be available:

  • Long TBA km, TBA controls (counting for NNC) - Estimated winning time of 30 minutes for M/W 21/35.
  • Short TBA km, TBA controls (counting for NNC) - Estimated winning time of 30 minutes for W50 and M60.

Shadowing and Juniors.  Please note that anyone under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied on the course by an adult, unless the parent/guardian can convince the organizer of the young orienteer's proven competence at night orienteering.  If you shadow a junior on the Short/Long course, you should declare yourself non-competitive to the organiser, if later running one of those courses.

Terrain

Forres Golf Course consists of undulating parkland and wooded area, and offers some fast night orienteering terrain.  There are water hazards on the course which must not be entered.

1:4000m, with 2.5m contours.

Entry Details

Entries are online via SI Entries only.  

  • Entries open online from Tuesday 20 January 2026 and will close at 23:59 pm on Sunday 8 February 2026 at normal prices.  Online entries can also be edited/changed/cancelled until this closure, subject to map availability. 
  • Sorry, but no Entry on the Day. 

Entry Fees: 

  • Senior (21 and older) BOF Member - £5.00.
  • Senior SOA-only Member - £6.00.
  • Senior Non-Member - £7.00 
  • Junior (20 and younger) and Student BOF/SOA Members - £2.00 
  • Junior/Student Non-Member - £3.00 
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Final Details

Safety Information

  • Water Hazard.  Participants are advised that there is a lake in the competition area.  This must not be crossed or entered,
  • Vegetation.  Participants are advised that the area has some brambles.  
  • Trip Hazards.  Participants are advised of potential trip hazards including tree roots, stones and low lying vegetation.
  • Other Runners.  Participants are advised to be mindful of other competitors to minimise the risk of collision.
  • Inclement Weather.  Participants are advised that a waterproof may be made compulsory if inclement weather.  Please also dress appropriately for a night event in February in the North of Scotland.

Event Officials

Karen Fraser
Fran Britain
jp_kf@mac.com
Jon Hollingdale

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.