Summer 2026 – 17th Season
Like previous years the message from the entry fees is clear. We want you to enter the Series in Advance !
The Forest Five (mile) race series was started in 2009 as part of the fundraising efforts for the new Orion clubhouse at Jubilee Retreat.
We now have a super new extension and have to pay the running costs!
2026 Dates (all Saturday morning 10am starts) are back to usual first Saturdays again
6th June – 10:00
4th July – 10:00
1st August (ELVIS) – 10:00
Minimum age 16 – Race subject to UKA rules
A reduced rate is offered for the 3 race series, with age category trophies for best aggregate time for the 3 races.
SW W40 W50 W60 SM M40 M50 M60
The August race is also Orion’s home fixture in the ELVIS competition. There are trophies for this race, as above, plus 2nd and 3rd SW and SM. Also 1st Women’s and Men’s Teams (4 to score).
Entry fees
Affiliated Club runners
£10 per race or £18 for the series
Unaffiliated runners
£12 per race or £24 for the series
On the day entries £20 per race
Forest Five Series
All the 2025 series race results in one file, including the series totals.