Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club

2005 Maxi 3 Hour

This year's Maxi 3 Hour was run in the area of Glenluce - classical spur-gully orienteering in superb terrain for faster runners. Combined with (mainly) moderate course-setting this event provided a great opportunity for newcomers to the bush and many took the opportunity to come out for a run.

The weather was perfect - possibly a little too warm, but a nice change from the chilly mornings of recent times. The start location was as pretty a spot as one is likely to find - a clearing, just big enough for the number of cars expected, but one that provided a terrific atmosphere for those that had completed their run and were waiting for others to arrive home.

The catering crew did a great job - thanks to all concerned - and the prizes/brief presentations provided a good ending to a great day in the bush. Thanks to everybody that took part - the results are shown below - please send any feedback, updates or suggestions to maxi2005@orienteering.com.au

Latest Updates:

• Results
   

• Who did which Controls
   

• A (lower-resolution) copy of the map
   

• Photo Album - lots of piccies from the event

Feedback Received:

• The course was too short; comment from a Junior team that had left 3 controls out and arrived back early.
   

• The terrain was beautiful, I didn't have to climb over any logs or debris at all; (Just part of the Emus service Judy, we had taken a lot of trouble to predict your likely path and sent runners out earlier that morning to clear a path for you. Glad you enjoyed it).
   

• Some of the controls were a bit too close to one another; yes, this is probably true...but I suspect that the younger kids that took part enjoyed this more. We'll make the course a little longer next year.

Pre-Event Information:

• Area map/updated route now available
   

• Start Lists - please check your entry is there and that the SI number is correct