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7 November 2026

We are pleased to announce the replacement venue for the Middle Races. With a great deal of help from the landowner, Cowdray Estates, and their tenant farmer, we have secured a fine new area for orienteering. We're calling it Vining Woods, with Elite and other longer courses also using North Heath. It is adjacent to two areas that have previously been used for Major and National events. Taking forest, vegetation, parking and arena into account, we believe Vining Woods offers a better experience than either.

Initial details are on the Middle page.

9 October 2026

We can confirm that the following will be World Ranking Events

• Day 1. Sprint Races. M21E & W21E. Note that on this day (only) competitors on M18E & M20E will run the same course as M21E, and those on W18E and W20E will run the same course as W21E. They will therefore be eligible for World Ranking Event points.  
• We are intending for Day 2 Middle Races to be a World Ranking Event but, as the original area has changed, this is pending a new assessment by the controller & IOF event advisor, before we can confirm this (M21E & W21E).
• Day 3 Long Races. M21E & W21E