Sprint O is great fun – lots of controls in quick succession in a relatively short distance and fast running alone is no use in this discipline if it’s of the headless chicken variety! You really have to look closely at the map, make snap decisions about route choice, execute them quickly and cleanly while all the time trying to read a jiggling map and watch where your feet are going. Give it a go.
Even if you’re not particularly fast please don’t be put off by the name “Sprint” used to describe this style of course – you can go round at your own pace enjoying the navigational challenge just as much as the physical. Maroc and Gramp usually join forces every Spring to bring you a short series of Forest Sprint events in and around Aberdeen/Deeside. Separate posts will appear on each club’s website confirming parking location and any other last minute oddball details.
2026 events
15th April Foggieton GRAMP
22nd April Coresedarder MAROC
29th April Dunnottar Woods GRAMP
6th May Dess MAROC
13th May Tollohill GRAMP
20th May Bogendriep MAROC
One course TD3 or Orange standard i.e. medium difficulty, about 3km, with lots of controls and route choice in a relatively small area so full on concentration required just as much as fleet feet.
Sometimes, if the area is suitable, there will be a shorter easier course option too.
Registration: 18:00 to 18:50
Starts: 18:00 to 19:00ish
Fees: £7 Senior, £3 Junior/Student
Useful Orienteering Information for beginners who are always welcome
What is Orienteering?
Links to jargon buster and things like control descriptions and map symbols
GRAMPIAN ORIENTEERS 