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Comments 2008
This was my first Orientator race, but it certainly wont be the last one. I really enjoyed the course, both running through Guildford high street dodging the dawdling shoppers and running through the trails.
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I came to this race from a running background (10K, off road half marathons) and I also competed in the 2007 London Rat Race, my running partner is also a runner (10K, half and full marathons). Both of us really enjoyed this race. It was good planning our own route and deciding things on the fly, certainly a change from following a taped course. Matt
Callards Orientator Adventure Run Series 2008
Fed up with running in the same direction as everyone else? The 10K Orientator combines a 10k mass start running race, check points and a map.
90% running skills : 10% map reading skills

No compass or previous experience required!

These events combine cross county and urban running. Join the hundreds of other athletes on these adventures, win prizes [if you're fast enough] and challenge your friends to become Orientator Series Winners.

These races are NOT designed to test your map reading skills but instead test your running prowess and ability to choose the most efficient route. The map reading is really very basic.


latest information
Peaslake results and full series results are now live here . To offer any feedback on any element of the race please email here. We hope to make this event bigger and better next year.
Motionbased.comUsing this online service you can upload your Garmin GPS data from today's race. See what one comeptitor did last week here.
Callards Estate Agency have signed up as the 2008 title sponsors. Director Graeme Davies has been competing in the all about triathlon races for the last few years and is now proud to be supporting the Orientator Series. Callards specialise in the sale of residential property, land and new homes throughout Guildford and the outlying villages.
Vida Health have now teamed up with The Orientator to offer a discount to all Orientator athletes. The Guildford based Osteopaths are welcoming all Orientators to visit them before Christmas to discuss all osteopath related issues.
To really understand what this is about read last years comments here

event details
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What:

Everyone starts at the same time. After a 100m dash, each competitor picks up a map of the area, showing the Check Points. Race to each Check Point, in any order and dib your electronic ‘Widget' into the Check Point. Visit each Check Point and race back to the finish line.

You should run approximately 10k-12k depending on the route you choose.

Feel free to pair up with friends or you can go it alone to maximize speed. Also, don't be afraid to ask for help from other athletes; working together will make the whole race more fun.

Provided on the day: Map & electronic Widget.

Check Points: These are red and white flags on an electronic stand. These will be spread across the race area as shown on the map.

The Map: This is an accurate map showing all the main tracks or roads. This is issued after the race has started. No fancy OS map symbols, contour lines and crazy scales.

Race etiquette: There are many ways to win this race including choosing the most efficient route and running faster than everyone else. Feel free to team up with other athletes and use your collective brain power. The course is not designed to test your map reading skills but more to test your ability to make quick decisions, choose the best route and run.

Widget card Check Point Placing widget
Widget
Check Point
Placing widget on check point
 

Race 1 :
Guildford, Surrey | 18 October 2008 Finished
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Race 2 :
Hawley Lake, Camberley | 8 November 2008 Finished
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Race 3 :
Peaslake, Surrey | 22 November 2008 Start 08:30
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Prizes:
U16 Boys' & Girls' 1st, 2nd, 3rd Fitstuff Vouchers
Adults Men's & Women's 1st £40 Asics vouchers
    2nd £35 Asics vouchers
    3rd £30 Asics vouchers
Series Winners Men's & Women's 1st only £150 Cash Prize each

 

   

Facilities:
Free parking
Secure key drop
Water station
Bananas
First aid
2 portaloos

Marshalling:
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