Spring Challenge Orienteering Event – Ballaugh Forest.

Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Spring Challenge Orienteering Event – Ballaugh Forest
Spring Challenge Orienteering Event at Ballaugh Forest.
Saturday 17th May, 2025.
Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages.
• 3 Courses to choose from (Short / Medium / Long) of different distances & number of markers to visit.
• Activity suitable for Families, Individuals & Groups.
• Your choice to Walk, Jog or Run.
• Wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions & time of year.
• Children must be under the supervision of an adult.
• Compass is optional, to assist with navigation.
Registration time: 9:50am - 10:40am.
Individual START times from 10:00am - 10:50am.
Participants must return to the finish by 1:15pm at the latest even if they do not complete their course.
Orienteering Maps supplied - Cost: Adult: £4.00. Youth under 18yrs: £1.50. Family (2 Adults & Children under 18yrs): £8.00 (max) Cash only payment.
Various Categories - SOLO: male / female / youth. GROUP: adult / family / youth.
Registration, Start & Finish Area: Beside the special event car parking area within Ballaugh Forest (registration signposted from main car parking location at end of road).
Event Activity –
Navigate in order to each orange & white control flag marked on your map, as written on the description sheet, whilst choosing the best route to get to each control flag. Pin-punch your scorecard to prove that you have visited each control flag on your course. Note: Participants undertaking the Long course who expect to take over 120 mins should select an early start time.
More details on Isle of Man Orienteering website and facebook page.