British Orienteering

Spring Challenge Orienteering Event - Ballaglass Glen

Sat 16th May 2026
 Glen Mona
 IOM OK
 NWOA
 Local
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Suitable for newcomers
Coaching/advice available
Dogs are not allowed

Location

Venue:Ballaglass Glen
Nearest town:Glen Mona
Postcode:IM7 1EH
Grid reference:SC466899
Parking information:Ballaglass Glen car park.

Details

Description:Spring Challenge Orienteering Event at Ballaglass Glen. Individual Timed Event. 3 Courses to choose from (Short, Medium, Long) of different distances & number of markers to visit. Navigate in order to each control flag marked on the map, as written on the description sheet, whilst choosing the best route to get to each control flag. Pin-punch your scorecard to prove that you have visited each control flag on your course. Various Categories - SOLO: male / female / youth. GROUP: adult / family / youth. (Note: Participants undertaking the Long course who expect to take over 120 mins should select an early start time). Registration, Start & Finish Area: Beside Ballaglass Glen car park. Registration time: 9:30am - 10:20am. Individual START times from 9:30am - 10:30am. Participants must return to the finish by 12:30pm at the latest even if they do not complete their course.
Type:Middle
Physical difficulty of terrain:Medium
Entry times:Registration time: 9:30am - 10:20am. Individual START times from 9:30am - 10:30am.
Punch type:Other
Event number:88073

Courses

Course description:Spring Challenge Orienteering Event at Ballaglass Glen. Individual Timed Event. 3 Courses to choose from (Short, Medium, Long) of different distances & number of markers to visit. Navigate in order to each control flag marked on the map, as written on the description sheet, whilst choosing the best route to get to each control flag. Pin-punch your scorecard to prove that you have visited each control flag on your course. Various Categories - SOLO: male / female / youth. GROUP: adult / family / youth. (Note: Participants undertaking the Long course who expect to take over 120 mins should select an early start time). Registration, Start & Finish Area: Beside Ballaglass Glen car park. Registration time: 9:30am - 10:20am. Individual START times from 9:30am - 10:30am. Participants must return to the finish by 12:30pm at the latest even if they do not complete their course.
Colour coded courses:Orange, Light Green, Green
 
XS
0-2.5km
S
2.6-5.0km
M
5.1-7.5km
L
7.6-10km
XL
10.1km +
Very Easy
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard
Course Technical Difficulty and Length (Km) are a guide to the standard of the courses offered.

Entry

Payment dateJunior/studentSeniorFamily/group
EOD£1.5 (£1.5)£4 (£4)£8 (£8)
Non-member fees shown in brackets.

Contact us

Club:IOM OK
Association:NWOA
Contact:William Higgins
Email:williamhiggins197@gmail.com
Phone:01624 827620