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    DVO MapRun Video

    28/05/2024

    Derby University student Phoebe Sheldon created this video featuring both new orienteers and regular club members in action and in interviews filmed at Markeaton Park on April 18th in one of our MapRun series. Keep a lookout for more MapRuns starting in September!

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    Club News July 2026

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    Smartphone orienteering in and around Derby  Do you have the Urban Fox mindset and skills? Join us for a new look for our series popular with runners since we launched it three years ago.   What: Keen to improve...

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    Thursday 24 September 2026
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    Sunday 27 September 2026
    Longstone Moor

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    Saturday 11 July 2026
    Hardwick Park

    Sunday 5 July 2026
    Swadlincote Urban

    Sunday 21 June 2026
    Allestree Park

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