Haglöfs Open5 Series
The 2012/13 series has finished - we will be back later in the year with more great events. To keep up to date with all goings on with Open Adventure sign up to the newsletter.
2012/13 is the seventh series of Open5 Adventure Races. Mountain Biking, Running, Navigation and ADVENTURE!
2012/13 Haglöfs Open5 events:
- Pentlands :: November 4th 2012
- South Downs :: December 2nd 2012
- North York Moors :: January 6th 2013
- South West :: February 3rd 2013
- Yorkshire Dales :: March 3rd 2013
- Lake District :: April 7th 2013
- Shropshire Hills :: May 5th 2013
Categories - Each Open5 event has five entry categories; 2 solo categories (Male and Female) and 3 pairs categories (Male, Female and Mixed).
Series - For those looking to get a series placing, ranking will be based on the top 3 scores from any of the seven events. You do not have to register for the series. To win a series prize in a pairs category, the pair must remain the same for at least 3 of the events in the series. More details on the 2011/2012 series scoring are here.
Process - Register at the event centre any time from 8.30 to 10.00 here you will collect a map preprinted with the location of the controls. If you have entered as a pair you must register together.
Start anytime from 9.30 to 10.30 electing to run or cycle first. At the start you will be given a list of control descriptions each assigned a value. After 5hrs penalties will be incurred.
You can find the few rules we have and a kit list for the event here
Cost - The cost of the event is £28 per person, Entries on the day are accepted for an extra £7. Pre-entries will close at midnight on the Thursday before the event.
For those up for a bargain, if you enter 3 or more events at the same time you will only pay:
3 events - £26 per event
4 events - £25 per event
5+ events - £24 per event
Concept - You will have 5 hours to visit as many points (controls) as you can. Some can only be collected by mountain bike others by foot.
Event Rules for the Open5 Events
The event will use the SPORTident system of scoring. SI Cards are available to rent at £2.50 per person or can be purchased online from SPORTident.
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category at each event and at the final event for the series.
