HAVOC Regional, SWELL - Dagnam Park

Romford, United Kingdom • 2 Nov 2025

Event information

The HAVOC Regional and SWELL event takes place on Sunday 2 November at Dagnam Park, with the event centre at Drapers' Academy (RM3 9XR, grid TQ551927). The terrain is ancient deciduous woodland, parkland, meadows and streams from the former Dagnam estate deer park. The area offers runnable ground with many earth and water features and minimal undergrowth because it is grazed by wild fallow deer. Full arm and leg cover is recommended. Parking is adjacent to the academy and the car park is inside the London ULEZ area; non-compliant vehicles will be liable to the daily charge. Enquiries, download and toilets will be based in Drapers’ Academy.

Courses, maps and entry

Indicative courses and climbs are:

  • Brown 10.4 km, 100 m climb
  • Blue 7.5 km, 85 m climb
  • Green 5.2 km, 40 m climb
  • Short Green 3.9 km, 35 m climb
  • Light Green 4.0 km, 40 m climb
  • Orange 3.3 km, 30 m climb
  • Yellow 2.8 km, 35 m climb
  • White 2.0 km, 20 m climb

Maps are 1:10,000 scale, A4, waterproof, pre-printed and pre-marked; the Brown course uses a double-sided map. SI 'dibber' electronic timing will be used; hire fee £1 or competitors may use their own. Advance entry is via RaceSignUp. Standard entry (until 19 October) lists seniors/groups at £11 with a £2 supplement for non-British Orienteering members and juniors at £4. Late entry (from 20 October) lists seniors/groups at £13 and juniors at £4. Help and coaching will be available for beginners and improvers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
100 m+
Brown 10.4km
8 km
85 m+
Blue 7.5km
5 km
40 m+
Green 5.2km
Short Green 3.9km
Light Green 4.0km
Orange 3.3km
Yellow 2.8km
White 2.0km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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