CLUB TRAINING EVENINGS

THE MORAY FOREST RUNS

For some years now, the club has been helping to stage the very popular Moray Forest Runs Series. These Wednesday-evening events are trail runs of between 4 and 5 miles using a variety of surfaces from forest tracks, small paths, sandy trails and even the beach. The last 2 runs include some quite interesting hills so they provide excellent fitness training for orienteering. Also assisting are various village hall committees who raise much-needed funds in the process.

This year we will be using these runs for official club training evenings so please try to come along – and wear your club t-shirts! This is a chance to enjoy running in our favourite environment with our road-running friends – and it helps show the world that orienteers really do run!.

All events have the same format with registration starting at 6.15 pm. There’s a free-to-enter run of about a mile aimed at under-12s starting at 6.45 (no registration required for these - just line up and go). The main race starts at 7.15 pm, and at some of the events there’s a separate event of about 1.5 miles (again free of charge) for older juniors. Juniors are, of course, welcome to run in the main events! The Culbin and Roseisle events regularly attract over 250 runners!

Prizes, refreshments, and a fantastic family-friendly atmosphere all for £3

Wed 26 May CULBIN (Wellhill Car Park). 5 miles mainly flat but with one moderate climb up to the viewing tower. A lovely course in the UK’s best orienteering forest.

Wed 9 June ROSEISLE (Picnic Area). 4 miles starting off on the beach, turning in to the forest at the Millie Burn. Some paths are quite sandy and there are a couple of dunes to run up.

Wed 23 June QUARRELWOOD (Spynie Hall). 4 miles starting off with a sharp climb before descending gradually for about a mile. Another sharp climb and long downhill stretch before a long climb to the hill top after which it’s mainly downhill to the finish.

Wed 30 June MONAUGHTY (Torrieston Walks Car Park – near Pluscarden). 4 miles on paths and tracks following an interesting and varied route with one very significant climb (but a downhill finish)!

Contact Mike (01309 641413) or Mark (01309 674466) for further info.

If you don't fancy running but would like to help with marshalling etc you'll be very welcome. Just let Mike/Mark know.