Stanley Park WJR & AGM-Social Why Just Run
December 13th 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Reuben Ford (Event Director), Ingrid Weisenbach (Permit), Chris Benn (Assistant), Reuben Ford (Course Planner)
Map: Stanley Park South
The last WJR of the year will be in Stanley Park on Sunday, Dec 13th followed by the Club AGM.
The event will start from outside Brockton Pavilion and end just west of the Pavillion at Brockton Oval. The Pavilion is a historic clubhouse lined with rugby and cricket memorabilia. The downstairs area, changing and washrooms mean you can enjoy staying dry and warm before and after the orienteering. Upstairs, they sell juice, coffee, tea, beer etc and ask that we purchase through them to support their club.
Registration for the event and download after finishing will be inside Brockton Pavilion. Please bring a change of footwear and clothing to keep the floors dry and yourself warm. No dirty shoes upstairs in the Pavilion.
Deadline to register online is Friday Dec 11th 11.59 pm (midnight) so we know how many maps to print. It’s a great opportunity to join the club – if you have not already - as new members will have their club membership extended through 2027.
Courses:
Beginner: 1.2 km on or just off trail
Intermediate: 3.2 km – most but not all route choices include trail
Advanced: 5.5 km – controls in some interesting and less frequented areas of the map, with some interesting route choices.
Stanley Park is a gem of an urban park and thus a busy area, even in December. The advanced course includes some of the Coal harbour area. Regardless of courses, watch out for pedestrians, cyclists, tour buses and distracted drivers. As with any winter event, bring warm and waterproof layers and watch out for wet and slippery patches.
Schedule:
Registration opens 9.30 am
First start - 10 am
Last start – 10.45 am
Courses close & bar opens – 12 noon
Social and AGM (Club provides pizza) – 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Parking:
There is paid parking signposted throughout the park. Do not attempt to drive up to the Pavilion.
Why Just Run
What should I bring? Wear something comfortable that you don't mind getting a little dirty! If it's wet outside, you might want to consider a change of shoes and socks! A compass is optional (we have extra ones for borrowing). For added safety, a whistle is mandatory for all GVOC events. Read more in the WJR Introduction to Orienteering.
How much does it cost? Regular "Why Just Run:" events cost adult: $15 / under 20: $10/ family discount (adult(s) with children) 40% (we now accept credit and debit cards on site). Some special events may cost a little more, and this will be made clear in the event detail above. Annual club membership is also required.
Club membership: See details on the club home page. Please complete before your first event!
Refunds: If a participant is unable to attend an event for any reason the event organizer may refund the event fees (at their discretion) but the processing fees will not be refunded. If an event is changed or cancelled by GVOC and participants request a refund, the processing fees will be refunded.