Event Horizon.

Been out for one of my favourite longish runs this am. and feel compelled to remind/inform about some upcoming events which might be of interest to you in the next couple of months, most of which I've wittered incessantly about during training sessions.

Officially, entries for the Phoenix Long-O, based at Barrowburn next weekend, have now closed. But...unofficially they haven't because you can still enter online. www.newcastleorienteering.org.uk  Become acquainted with the term 'Get lost!' (in my experience)

I believe some WRC members are already in for the Cheviots Challenge, last Sat. of this month, 18 or 25miles, run or walk, non-competitive. Another navigating challenge. www.cheviotschallenge.org.uk

Norham RC have their annual 10k road race at the end of Sept. www.norhamrc.co.uk  Always popular.

And early Oct there is a new event organised by Borders Search & Rescue in connection with Active Berwick. This seems to be along similar lines to the Cheviots Challenge although the 2 courses on offer are marked and shorter at 16/23k. Based at Hownam. www.bordersar.org.uk

Finally, again in Oct, bit further afield, the Pentland Skyline. Also known as 'Kill Yourself For A Fiver.' Approach with caution, for this be quite tough! Not quite as long as the Chevy but with more climbing overall. LOTS of up-and-down, a bit of scope for getting lost and dramatic views of Edinburgh if it's clear. www.carnethy.com/ri_skyline.htm