SOG S8 Selhurst Sat 16 May, 2026

Near: Goodwood
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race

Results

Report

Another year of SOG's completed on a very pleasant day with sunny views from the South Downs ridgeline to the sea. There was a lot of good downhill running through dappled shady woods, with a few tricky CPs, complimented by the odd uphill stretch towards the finish. Thanks go to Marky and Gail for managing to squeeze everyone into the main car park and Garry G for setting up the start and getting things rolling. The SI team with their shiny new tent were superb and a final thank you to Maggy, Garry G and Marky for helping with the clear up and CP collection. I hope everyone enjoys the summer break and the occasional Park run.

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SOG Series Info

SOGs are friendly club events where children and newcomers are very welcome. Yellow and Orange courses are suitable for children to run on their own with a bit of practice. Adults are welcome to shadow children until they are confident to go on their own. Green and Blue courses are run or walked by any age group - you can race competitively or just enjoy the woodland.

There are two series of events - autumn and spring of approximately 8 events each. Electronic timing (SI) is used.

Help on the day always appreciated.

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Location Info

Nearest town: Goodwood

* Postcodes are not very precise in some areas, so don't rely on them for an exact location.

Directions / Parking

The A285 Petworth to Chichester road is the best approach route. Turn on to Selhurstpark Road off the A285 SU 939120 and travel West towards the car parking on the North side. Club orienteering road signs off Selhurstpark Road into the car park SU 925119. There is a main car park and a secondary overflow one further West. This can be a fast and busy road so please follow any car park marshals’ instructions. Car Parking is limited and on controlled access to FE land.

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Public Transport

None.

Course Information

Yellow 1.7k, 65m climb (9 controls)

Orange 2.3k, 115m climb (9 controls)

Short Green 3.6k, 125m climb (12 controls)

Green 4.3k, 185m climb (16 controls)

Blue 5.5k, 230m climb (16 controls)

Entry Details

Pre-entry via Racesignup.co.uk Newcomers are welcome and eligible for a free trial session - if you'd like to reserve a map or discuss the event please email our membership secretary.

BOF member fees: Seniors £6.50, Juniors £3.25, SO Juniors free (use code SOjuniors).
Non member fees: Seniors £7.50, Juniors £3.25.

If shadowing a junior or going as a family group with one map and one dibber, just enter one junior.

'Dibber' hire:
Electronic punching (SI) chips are available to hire. SIAC (contactless): £2 (juniors £1), non-SIAC (not contactless) £1 (juniors £0.5)

Registration open

9:45 to 10:45

Start Times

10:00 to 11:00. Courses close at 12:30.

Map Details

1:10,00 Peel Land Surveys spring 2023, minor amendments 04/24

Terrain Description

FE Woodland with open areas and wooded slopes. Variety of tracks, rides and good running. Low brambles in some places. Some minor paths/forestry extraction routes are not mapped. Two pylon lines cross the area and despite clearance work under them the vegetation is only passable in places and best to the North end. Not all hides are mapped. Note OOB habitat on map and restrictions so please do not enter these areas.

Dog restrictions

Dogs allowed, please clean up after your dog.

Facilities

None

Key drop likely at registration

Dehydration in current conditions – Water unavailable so please bring plenty of your own water.

Miscellaneous

Safety Bearing is due South to tracks by the road and then head East to the car park.
This is a widely used area for dog walking and rambling. Please be considerate to all users.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Garry Phillips

Organiser:

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