JK 2027 Advance Information

The clubs and members of the South East Orienteering Association are looking forward to welcoming you to the Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering over Easter 2027. It will offer something for all orienteers, from beginners to Elite standard. We are excited to welcome you to some of the best orienteering in the South East of England, with some areas new to orienteering and others that have successfully hosted major events in the past.

The JK is a truly international event, which in 2025 welcomed over 2600 competitors, representing 140 clubs and 28 countries. We will be applying for World Ranking Event status for days 1, 2 and 3.

In addition to the orienteering competitions, we hope that you will enjoy sampling some of the many attractions that this region has to offer. Two days of competition lie within the South Downs National Park, with its diverse scenic landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The Sprint event will take place at Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Campus and is within easy reach of historic locations such as Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle.

All this plus easy access from the motorway network, two major airports (Heathrow and Gatwick) and two ferry ports (Dover and Portsmouth), so there are lots of ways to get here.

The Events

Friday 26 th March; Sprint Races. Royal Holloway, University of London (Egham Campus).

Your chance to take part in the first-ever orienteering event on this unique campus, featuring a combination of Victorian and modern buildings set in woodland.

Saturday 28 th March; Middle Distance Races. Ambersham Common.

A mix of woodland and heathland with patches of wetland. Fast running and areas of contour complexity make for an ideal Middle race venue. Previously used for the JK Middle Race in 2017.

Routegadget of latest map available here: Routegadget

Sunday 29 th March; Long Distance Races. Linchmere.

A mix of heathland plateau and hilly wooded terrain, testing stamina and route choice. Part of the area was used for the British Championships in 2022. The map has been extended for JK2027 to include additional common land, making it even more attractive as a venue for the Long race.

Part of the previously used part of the area is on Routegadget

Monday 30 th March; Relay Races. Old Windmill Hill

Predominantly wooded with complex re-entrants and pitted areas, making a challenging and intense head-to-head Relay venue. Previously used for the 2005 World Cup Relay Races and the JK2019 Middle Races. Ideally located for a quick getaway on your journey home.

Part of the previously used part of the area is on Routegadget

Further Information

Dogs. Permitted on leads in all Arenas but not on courses

Trail-O. Our aim is to provide Trail-O events on days 1, 2 & 3

Car Parking. Close to all Arenas. No bussing needed

Camping. No camping overnight at any event locations

Entries. Will be via SiEntries.