Plean SS Relay/ Public '1-person relay'Sun 29 Nov
Essential Info
All details below are provisional, please check again before event for updates.
Local event
Local events are competitive but low key and in the 'localised' area, often on a Wednesday evening or a weekend morning. Try O events are local events tailored to anyone new to the sport, with coaches on hand for advice and tips. Open to all ages, abilities and fitness levels, learn to use a map and compass to navigate round short courses.
Training events are non-competitive and used for training and coaching. These are aimed at members of the club, but non-members and newcomers are also welcome. Social events are non-orienteering activities, with the annual highlight being our Awards Evening and ceilidh!
Regional events attract participants from around the local region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, and Major events are large competitions such as a British Championships or the JK.
Terrain: Forest
Overview
This event will incorporate the Scottish Student Relay Championships for 2026. The Public '1-person relay' event will follow the Scottish Students event.
Scottish Students Relay order:
1st leg- Light green
2nd leg- Orange
3rd leg- Green
*Mixed teams with at least 1 female in each team. Spare runners can join to make ad-hoc teams but these teams will not score points.*
Public event:
To give the relay style experience all the courses will be mass start races with gaffled legs on the Green and Light Green courses (the Orange course will NOT be gaffled).
This format is sometimes called a "1 person relay" although to be clear you only run 1 leg and don't hand over to anyone else.
Results
We plan to upload live results during the event to: Live results link
But sometimes things happen and it may not be possible.
Location Info
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Near: Plean Lat,Lng: 56.06,-3.885 Postcode: FK7 8AX What3Words: ///servants.loser.regretted
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Directions & Parking
Free parking in the Plean Country Park Car Park.
Public transport to the event- there are buses into Plean, then an 1km walk from the high street to the country park.
Map & Terrain
Map:
1:7500, Contours 5m- 2020 (with updates 2025) Chris Smithard.
Plean Map - Forth Valley Orienteers
Terrain:
Plean Country Park is a varied mix of parkland, woodland, meadow and scrub, with an extensive network of paths. The area includes former coal-mining ground, including a reclaimed spoil heap (the bing) in the southern part. Much of the summer undergrowth has yet to die back, so woodland runnability is generally slower than expected; a lot of this vegetation is mapped with green screen, but courses avoid the most heavily overgrown areas. The open parkland is mostly rough open, with good visibility but slower running.
Course Information
Scottish Students Relay Courses/order:
| Leg | Course | Gaffled | Provisional Distance | Provisional Climb |
| 1 | Light Green (TD4) | ✓ | 4.6km | 130m |
| 2 | Orange (TD3) | x | 3.2km | 90m |
| 3 | Green (TD5) | ✓ | 5.6km | 145m |
*please note relay teams must be mixed with at least 1 female in each team. Spare runners can join to make ad-hoc teams but these teams will not score points*
'1- person' public relay:
All courses will be available for a public mass start after the Scottish Students Relay has finished (please note the orange course is NOT gaffled).
Entry Details
Public entries for '1 person' relay
Guaranteed entries close 22:30 on 24/11/26.
**If you are competing for a university club you should enter via the spreadsheet sent out to your universities club captain- do NOT enter via this link**
Registration & Start times
Scottish students Relay mass start: 11:00am
Public Mass Start: 12:00pm earliest (subject to change)
Facilities
Toilets available at the Car Park.
At the arena you will find download, registration/enquiries, a qualified first aider and a tent to leave any kit (at your own risk).
Safety Notes
- Competitors should plan for the weather and dress accordingly. We would recommend carrying a whistle.
- As ever, this is orienteering and you may encounter many natural obstacles and difficult terrain on your run. All courses have been planned to avoid the worst of this and any dangerous features.
- Plean country park is a bust public park, so please be courteous to other members of public in the area, taking special caution around dogs.
- Ticks may be present in the area, it is recommended that participants check for these after your run. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/injuries/skin-injuries/tick-bites/
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed in the area.
Contacts & Officials
Organisers:
Laura Brown (STUOC)- email hidden; JavaScript is required/ Brad Connor (FVO)- email hidden; JavaScript is required
Planners:
Dominic and James Edward (FVO)