For details of upcoming events see the events list.

For reports and results of recent events see results.

For earlier events see archive events.

Descriptions of some events

Icenian

The Icenian is CUOC's annual public event, usually held in various parts of Thetford Forest at the end of January each year.

Historically, the first Icenian Badge event was held on 16th November 1975, and the title has been given to CUOC's annual main open event ever since. The event has been moved to its current location at the end of January in 1991. More recently (in 1999 for the first time), CUOC have started co-organising a biannual Thetford Thrash weekend of two badge events with the local open club, WAOC.

The Icenian Trophy itself is a team competition, which has been won by a large number of local and not-so-local clubs over the last 30 years. (Credit for compiling the list goes to Mark Collis).

Sprint-O

The Sprint-O is an extremely competitive event which CUOC organises every November. Students from universities all over Britain descend on Cambridge (or rather an orienteering area somewhere not too far from Cambridge) on a November Saturday and compete fiercely in both the running and the drinking (some taking the latter more seriously, I would say!). This is all followed by a meal and a party back in Cambridge.

Varsity

The Varsity Match is the annual event where CUOC take on their Oxford equivalent, OUOC. An orienteering equivalent of the boat race if you like! The VM is one of the highlights of the club calendar and all results from years dating back to 1972 are available.

BUSA

BUSA is usually held in spring and consists of an individual day and a relay day

Cuppers

Cuppers is the Intercollegiate competition organised by CUOC for members of Cambridge University, in the same way as Cuppers competitions for other University sports. To have a competitive team, you will need to find three willing runners from your college (which will include at least one man and at least one woman or veteran). However, you will also be eligible for the individual trophies, so definitely worth coming along! Usually, Cuppers is held on an area away from Cambridge and CUOC organises transport to it.

Days Out

As a club, we often attend events run by local orienteering clubs in the vicinity of Cambridge. We venture out with a minibus to these areas and spend approximately half a day out in the field. If you are worried by the cost, don't be; it only costs about £3 for transport! Come on - and try a great half-day out in the forest!

JK

The JK is Britain´s biggest orienteering event attracting up to 4000 competitors each year over the Easter weekend. In 2005, the event was in Yorkshire with the individual events at Ilkley Moor, Keldy Bank, the relays at Bramham Park and the all new planetFear Sprint Race at Temple Newsham.

Sprint orienteering is a relatively new discipline which aims to make the sport more exciting and spectator friendly. The planetFear Sprint Race promises to be fast and furious with short courses, a 1:5000 map and lots of twists and turns to add interest. The Sport Ident electronic punching system will be used and there will be live commentary.

30 of the UK´s Elite orienteers have been invited to compete in the Sprint on Good Friday to open the weekend alongside the public sprint race and training event. Reigning British Long, Middle and Relay Champion Oli Johnson has already confirmed he will take part along with 2005 World Cup Final Medallist Helen Winskill and possibly World Sprint Championships Medallist Heather Monro.

The event is open to all, with separate courses for Men, Women and Juniors and a string course for the very young (they literally follow the string round but still get a map!). There will also be a 1:10000 map available with training controls on it for those who wish to practise their orienteering in preparation for the rest of the races.

The Original Mountain Marathon

The Original Mountain Marathon is an annual test of navigation skills and fitness. Each October over 3,000 entrants compete in the greatest outdoor challenge in the UK.

The formula remains a challenging 2-day Mountain event (the Elite course being 2 sequential marathon lengths) where a team of two navigate their way around a 2-day course, in mountainous terrain, in a new location each year, carrying all food stove tent and equipment for an overnight camp.

The Lowe Alpine Marathon

The LAMM has taken place at Arrochar 1994, Isle of Mull 1995, Lochaber 1996, Isle of Jura 1997, Ardgour 1998, Black Mount 1999, Glen Shiel 2000, Loch Laggan 2001, Braes of Balqu hidder 2002, Spittal O´ Glenshee 2003, Glencarron 2004 and last year on the Isle of Mull. F or all of us these events have provided unique challenges and unforgettable experiences. Thi s year our event will as usual take place in a remote, high mountain region of the Scottish H ighlands. It is a two-day mountain orienteering competition with an overnight camp at a remote location. Teams run in pairs and carry lightweight camping equipment, clothes and food to susta in themselves for 36 hours. You can choose from six courses ranging from Elite to Novice depending on your ability and fitness. The aim is to visit each of the checkpoints on your course and the ti mes for both days are aggregated to find a winner.