Orienteering club stages night event at South Barrule Forest

Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb is holding its night orienteering event at South Barrule Forest on Friday 23 October, according to Isle of Man Today.

Registration runs from 18:10 to 18:50 beside the main car park, which also serves as the start and finish, ahead of a mass start at 19:00. Organisers advise arriving early, as there is usually a rush to register just before the start.

Participants get one hour to find as many control flags marked on their map as they can, pin-punching a scorecard at each one as proof of their visit. Everyone must be back at the finish by 20:00 to avoid a time penalty, with medals for category winners presented shortly afterwards.

A torch is required, along with clothing and footwear suited to the weather and ground conditions. A compass is optional.

The event is open to all ages and abilities, and people can walk or run on their own, as a family or with friends. Children must be supervised by an adult. The evening falls at the start of the half-term holidays.

Entry costs:

• Adults: £4
• Under-18s: £1.50
• Families (two adults and children under 18): £8 maximum, with extra adults paying the adult fee

Payment is cash only. More details are available at www.orienteering.im.