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Orion Harriers Forest Five

Name: Orion Harriers Forest Five
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: London

London, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026

Orion Harriers Forest Five Series 2026 : Race 3 (ELVIS)

The Forest Five is a mile race series established in 2009 to support the Orion Harriers clubhouse at Jubilee Retreat. The 2026 series includes three Saturday morning events on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August; this entry is for the third race in the series.

This race also serves as Orion Harriers' home fixture in the ELVIS competition. Trophies are awarded for first, second and third Man and Woman, plus first Women's and Men's Teams with four to score. The series offers age-category trophies for best aggregate time across the three races in categories such as SW, W40, W50, W60, W70, SM, M40, M50, M60 and M70.

Entry pricing for this event is shown with a discounted rate and a standard rate; a discounted price applies until 29 July 2026. Discounted entry is available to members of EA, WA and SA. The organiser covers the service fee of 4% (minimum 50p), so entrants are not charged an additional surcharge.

The event lists a total capacity of 400 places and is shown as open for entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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5 mi

5 Mile

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