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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 pits, rocks, gullies, and outcrops, requiring advanced navigation skills. Participants use the MapRun7 smartphone app to record their progress, eliminating the need for physical flags. Three courses are offered: Orange (3.6 km, 145m climb), Green (3.6 km, 125m climb), and Blue (6.6 km, 210m climb), none suitable for novices. The event emphasizes technical orienteering in a rugged, natural setting with a focus on map reading and route choice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Yelverton

Race information

Registration
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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