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Five Across the Middle
Local athletes captured five medals at the British Middle Championships in Shropshire on a warm spring day, as they more than doubled their haul from last year.
Running with Wolves
There were two FVO course winners as the 2026 Scottish Orienteering League got underwaty with a moorland race at Dunchatonmore, near Kincraig, as the event took place under the watchful eyes of the resident wolves at the Highland Wildlife Park.
JK'26 Day 4 - Stars Shine for Relay Finale
Four bronze medals for FVO brought the 2026 Jan Kjellstrom International Festival to a close, following the relay at Tullochroisk today, and there was a special award for one of our stars.
JK'26 Day 3 - Orienteers 1 - Dave 0
The wilds of Rannoch Forest proved to be a happy hunting ground for FVO's finest, as a large contingent at the 2026 Jan Kjellstrom International Festival finished the weekend in possession of eight overall medals, following the Long race.
JK'26 Day 2 - The Rannoch Rampage
Eight FVO athletes hold overnight medal positions at the halfway stage of the Jan Kjellstrom International Festival, following a Middle race in tough weather conditions.
JK'26 Day 1 - Dial M for Molloy
Grace and Peter Molloy made a small piece of history today, as they became the first siblings to win the JK Sprint in the same year, and also the first pair from the same club to simultaneously hold the titles, following a fast and furious race around Perth city centre.
All Aboard the JK Express
All roads lead to Perthshire this week, as Forth Valley Orienteers will send a record number of competitors to the largest event in the UK, the Jan Kjellstrom International Festival, which takes place in Scotland for the first time in 14 years.
Trials but not Tribulations
A number of FVO athletes starred in the GB trial races for the summer's major internationals, with four holding qualification places at the halfway stage of a six event process.
When in Rome...
A real show of strength around the Roman ruins on Croy Hill saw FVO athletes win six of the eight classes in the CLYDE SoSOL, and come home with two -thirds of the medals.
Remembering Gwen Mayor
The whole of Scotland was in shock 30 years ago today, as 15 children and their teacher were massacred in the school gym at Dunblane Primary. But the loss was particularly felt by members of FVO, as the teacher, Gwen Mayor, was one of our own.
Night Fighters Strike Home
The 2025/26 Forth Valley Night League series came to a spectacular finish with an epic race at Lochan Spling, near Aberfoyle, with two new champions, two defending their title and one moving class.
Seven Up as Girls on Top
A huge 23 minute victory margin for the U14 girls was the FVO highlight of the day at the British Relay Championships in South Wales, where club teams collected no fewer than seven medals on an excellent day.
Best of British for FVO Five
FVO athletes laid claim to five national titles in the British Championships, as the prospect of open moorland in South Wales was just as productive as the lumpy forests of the Lake District last year.
Super Spanish Steps
There were two FVO teams in action in Spain over the weekend, with success right across the board, and four medals claimed.
Return to the Valley of the Mole
Forth Valley Orienteers will return in October to the site of a previous triumph, as they head out to the Compass Sport Cup final in East Grinstead, where they won the 2019 final, after a thrilling race at the Trossachs.
All Aboard for Middle Magic
Twelve months later than expected, we were able to put on a quality event in our best area, as FVO hosted the 2026 Scottish Middle Championships in the Trossachs, then dominated the medal tables with 19 gongs.