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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Our 2026 AGM
You are warmly invited to the club’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28th October at 7.30pm, Church in the Peak, Matlock, DE4 3EJ. We will have pizza and hot drinks. Please let Nicky know if you’re coming so...
Why do we ask you to do that? Part III: Wear full leg cover
The third in a series of safety tips by Jane Kayley-Burgess So now we are running with a whistle (always) and, if we have a medical condition, ensuring we have something about our person or at Download, that tells...
DVO Coaching Programme
Do you want to improve your technique and feel more in control when you run? Our 12 month Coaching Programme could be what you need! Sessions are on the last Saturday of every month, starting 26 September at Belper...
Future events
Recent results
Sunday 27 September 2026Longstone Moor
Friday 21 August 2026Swadlincote Woods
Saturday 11 July 2026Hardwick Park
Member news
- Our 2026 AGM 09/10/2026
- Why do we ask you to do that? Part III: Wear full leg cover 23/09/2026
- DVO Coaching Programme 23/09/2026
- Urban Fox MapRuns 2026-7 round-up 16/09/2026
- Route Choice: Path versus Direct? 06/09/2026
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