Wimbledon Common Night-O – 3rd November
The first race of South London Orienteers’ 2026-2027 night series takes place on Wimbledon Common South-West London, on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
Race Centre
The race will be based at The Crooked Billet, SW19 4RQ. The pub serves great food and drink, and there will be the usual opportunity to revisit route choices with other runners. Kit can be left while you run (at you own risk).
Note that due to online entry (see below), you do not need to come the The Crooked Billet before your run if you choose – you can go directly to the start. However you must come back to the pub to download.
Whistles are mandatory – they can be borrowed (collect from The Crooked Billet).
| Location | Wimbledon Common |
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| Address | Crooked Billet, SW19 4RQ |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.4213, -0.2278 |
| OS grid reference | TQ233706 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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The Crooked Billet is close to Wimbledon village. The pub is a 25 minute walk from Wimbledon Station (SW Mainline and Underground) or Raynes Park. Bus route 200 runs from Wimbledon station and Raynes Park, closest stop is “Edge Hill” on Ridgway. Route 93 runs between Wimbledon and Putney Bridge, stop “Marryat Road” or “Wimbledon War Memorial”. See TFL website for details.
There are no bike racks, but there is some street furniture to lock bikes to.
Parking is available on nearby roads.
Race Details & Entry
The entry fee is £6 for SLOW members, students and juniors; £8 for others. The races use both SIAC contactless and SI electronic punching; SIAC cards are available to hire for those who do not have their own for £2. A small number of headlamps are also available to borrow for free but you need to e-mail the organiser in advance of each race to reserve one.
Registration and entry is online only, opening soon at SiEntries . All entries, including on the day, will be online. Entries will stay open until 19:25 on the day of the event subject to map availability.
Terrain and Course Information
Wimbledon Common offers varied and relatively technical terrain.
These courses are offered:
- Long: approximately 5km, quite challenging
- Short: approximately 2.5km, quite challenging
Neither course will cross major roads, however the route to the start and back from the finish will cross minor roads.
All competitors take part at their own risk. Adequate clothing should be worn for the conditions. Full leg cover is strongly recommended.
Results will be available on the SLOW website shortly after the event.
Insurace Cover and Additional Information
All competitors take part at their own risk. Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, I acknowledge that I am taking part at my own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.
If you are not yet a member, part year membership is available for 2026. Please see British Orienteering, or drop us an email with any queries.
Results will be available on the SLOW website shortly after the event.
Photographs may be taken during the event.
Helping on the Night
This event can’t happen without volunteer effort on the night. If you can lend it is greatly appreciated – please get in touch with the organiser. To make the mass start happen we need 1 non-running volunteer, which will entitle you to a free entry at the future SLOW event.
Organiser / Planner – James Grertson
