2020 Series Announcement
The 2020 Park Race series will most likely not go ahead due to the need to practice social distancingand pub/park closures arising from the Covid-19 epidemic. In the (unlikely) event of a rapid return to normality
keep an eye on this page for special announcements, otherwise, we hope to see you in 2021. - Oliver O'Brien, SLOW.
The London Park Race Series 2019
A series of orienteering races in London parks organised by the London orienteering clubs
All the races are on weekday evenings and are suitable for beginners - just turn up!
All the races are on weekday evenings and are suitable for beginners - just turn up!
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Introduction to orienteering races - Map of race locations
| Date | Venue | Nearest Station | Registration (& Apres-O) | Organiser | Details | Facebook Event | Results | |
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| 1 | Tue 21 May | Danson Park | Welling  | The Nag’s Head, Welling | Andrew Evans (DFOK) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 2 | Tue 4 June | Imperial College | South Kensington  | Imperial College Union | Michael Crone (SLOW) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 3 | Tue 11 June | Southwark Park | Bermondsey | The Gregorian | Don McKerrow (SLOW) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 4 | Tue 18 June | Highgate Wood & Queens Wood | Highgate | The Woodman | David Rosen (LOK) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 5 | Tue 25 June | Lordship Rec/Downhills Park | Turnpike Lane | The Westbury | David Rosen (LOK) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 6 | Tue 2 July | Beddington Park | Hackbridge | Pavilion Cafe | Tony Burton (MVOC) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 7 | Tue 9 July | Lloyd Park | Lloyd Park | South Croydon Sports Club | Roman Bednarz (DFOK) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 8 | Tue 16 July | Streatham Common and Norwood Grove | Streatham | The Bull | Gordon Parker (SLOW) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
| 9 | Wed 14 August | Elthorne Park | Boston Manor | The Royal, Harvester | Duncan Grassie (SLOW) | Details | Event | Results Rankings |
Races normally have registration/start times between 6:00pm and 7:30pm
Most races have two courses - normally around 2.5km and 5km
Most of the races are in parkland, so competing in a T-shirt and trainers will normally be fineFull leg cover may put you at a slight advantage for a couple of the events.
Most races are £3-£4 for BOF members with their own SI card, and £5 for everyone else (including hire of an SI card if needed).Previous series: 2018 -
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Central Organising Team
Series Coordinator for 2019: Fiona TamWebsite Design: Oliver O'Brien
Facebook: Fiona Tam
For more information, contact parkrace [@] slow.org.uk
Photograph from Katherine Bett and SLOW, from the Follow The Red Line series.
