Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun South Hessary

Yelverton, United Kingdom • 17 Aug 2025

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun 2025 at South Hessary is the fourth of five technical orienteering events held on Dartmoor's open moorland. Designed for experienced orienteers, the courses navigate a challenging terrain featuring numerous pits, rocks, gullies, and outcrops, requiring advanced navigation skills. Participants use the MapRun 7 smartphone app to complete one of three courses: Orange (3.6 km, 145m climb), Green (3.6 km, 125m climb), and Blue (6.6 km, 210m climb). The event offers a unique orienteering experience without physical flags, emphasizing map reading and route choice in a rugged, natural setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
210 m+
Blue 6.6km 210m Climb
Green 3.6km 125m Climb
Orange 3.6km 145m Climb
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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