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Overview
- Location: Tynwald Arboretum, Tynwald field area beside St John's Church, St John's, Isle of Man, IM4 3NA
- Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
- Time: [not mentioned]
- Cost/Age restrictions: Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages.
Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb is hosting a Night Orienteering Event at Tynwald Arboretum on Friday, 24th October 2025. This family-friendly activity is suitable for individuals and groups of all ages. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run while trying to find as many controls as possible in one hour. Attendees are advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather and the time of year, and a torch is required for navigation.
Details
Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Night Orienteering Event at Tynwald Arboretum, St John's.
Friday Night Orienteering Event, 24th October 2025.
Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages.
• Find as many controls as you can in 1 hour!
• Activity suitable for Families, Individuals & Groups.
• Your choice to Walk, Jog or Run.
• Wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions & time of year.
• Torch required to aid with navigation.
• Children must be under the supervision of an adult.
• Compass is optional, to assist with navigation.
Registration time: 6:10pm - 6:50pm.
Mass START at 7:00pm.
Participants must return to the finish within 1 hour to avoid a time penalty! All participants must report to the finish by 8:15pm at the latest.
Orienteering Maps supplied - Cost: Adult: £4.00. Youth under 18yrs: £1.50. Family (2 Adults & Children under 18yrs): £8.00 (max). Cash only payment.
Registration, Start & Finish Area: Grass area beside St John's Church (registration signposted from car parking location & A1 road).
Event Activity –
You have 1 hour to locate as many of the orange & white control flags marked on your map and to pin-punch your scorecard to prove that you have visited each location. You can navigate to control flags in whatever order you choose with the aid of a torch to help read the map, but remember you are penalised if you return late!
More details on Isle of Man Orienteering website and facebook page.