Flanders 4 Days 2024
hamok invites you to the Flanders 4 Days 2024.
Enjoy 4 days of orienteering in the varied terrains around Tessenderlo.
Terrain
The terrain offers a diverse range of plants and vegetation, providing variety and challenge for participants.
Characterized by hills and small relief variations, the terrain introduces elevation changes that play a role in route planning.
Some parts of the terrain are challenging due to dense vegetation and uneven ground. These sections are alternated with faster, more accessible stretches to vary the pace.
A complex network of trails crisscrosses the area, requiring participants to make strategic decisions when choosing their routes.
Welcome
Dear Athletes,
The board and all members of HAMOK are delighted to welcome you to four exciting days of orienteering in the beautiful surroundings of Tessenderlo. From August 15 to 18, our competition center will welcome over 380 runners. You can look forward to four days of running in the picturesque "De Merode" national park.
We have prepared updated maps for you, recently revised due to strong vegetation growth from the recent rains. Your route choices will be critical during these four days of competition.
The competition will be centered around one competition center, providing convenient access to the starting points for each day. On Day 2, a bus transfer will be available, but you also have the option to walk or run to the start. Daily briefings will be posted in advance on our website. There will be ample space around the competition center for your club tents. Throughout the event, we will provide food and drinks at affordable prices for all participants. Parking will be located nearby, within 300 meters of the competition center, and we ask that you follow the instructions of the parking wardens.
We extend our gratitude to the local government and the board of the national park for their support in making this event possible. They will be invited to the final ceremony, where the top three runners in each category will receive awards on the podium.
We hope all runners have secured accommodations in the area. For those with mobile homes, a complimentary parking area has been arranged at "Gerhagen." While parking is allowed during the competition, overnight stays are not permitted. Gerhagen is just 1.4 km away from thé compettion center and offers many interesting activities to explore. We encourage you to discover the beauty of Gerhagen and De Merode. Information is available at the competition center, or you can ask the rangers. The information desk in Gerhagen will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM each day.
The HAMOK team wishes you a pleasant stay in Tessenderlo and an exciting four days of orienteering.
Sincerely,
Aerts André
Chairman of HAMOK
Competitions
SPORTident electronic punching will be used. Air will be activated for all events.
The competition center is at:
Paardenclub Sint-Jozefsridders
Gerhagenstraat Tessenderlo
51.052162, 5.054147
Follow the road signs from Sparreweg (N174) to access the competition center.
No camping will be organized by hamok.
Camper cars can park at night in Gerhagen at 1600m distance to the competition center.
Start times are available at START.helga-o.com.
Results will be published at Helga Webres.
Catering
- Drinks
- A variety of options including water, soft drinks, juices, sports drinks, lagers, and a selection of local beers, both alcoholic and alcohol-free.
- Food
- Choose from fresh rolls with cheese or ham, crisps, and a selection of locally sourced and homemade baked goods, including pies, cakes, and waffles and artisanal ice cream.
- Payment
- We accept both cash and electronic payments.
August 15: Tessenderlo City - City-O
| Start times |
16h00 - 18h00 |
| CC to Start |
2700m |
| Finish to CC |
3000m |
It will be possible to drive from the competition center to Tessenderlo.
Allowed parking locations will be published at the competition center.
Briefing
| Course |
Classes |
Controls |
Distance: best route (straight line) |
| 1 |
HE |
26 |
6600m (4800m) |
| 2 |
DE, H21, H35 |
27 |
6250m (4400m) |
| 3 |
D21, H-20, H40, H45 |
21 |
5400m (3600m) |
| 4 |
D-20, D35, H-18, H50 |
18 |
4950m (3600m) |
| 5 |
D-18, H-16, D40, HB, H55 |
18 |
4700m (3100m) |
| 6 |
D-16, D45, D50, H-14, H60 |
16 |
4300m (2950m) |
| 7 |
D-14, DB, D55, D60, H65 |
13 |
3600m (2350m) |
| 8 |
D65+, H70+ |
13 |
3300m (2300m) |
| 9 |
D-12, H-12 |
12 |
3200m (2450m) |
| 10 |
D-10, H-10 |
11 |
2800m (2200m) |
| 11 |
LD |
28 |
6500m (4680m) |
| 12 |
SD |
12 |
3650m (2650m) |
| 13 |
MM |
15 |
4800m (3400m) |
August 16: Rodenberg - Long Distance
| Start times |
10h00 - 12h00 |
| CC to Start |
3300m |
| Finish to CC |
900m |
Bus transport to the start will be arranged by hamok.
Briefing
| Course |
Classes |
Controls |
Distance |
| 1 |
HE |
28 |
9690m |
| 2 |
DE, H21, H35 |
24 |
8420m |
| 3 |
D21, H-20, H40, H45 |
27 |
7320m |
| 4 |
D-20, D35, H-18, H50 |
23 |
6430m |
| 5 |
D-18, H-16, D40, HB, H55 |
21 |
5610m |
| 6 |
D-16, D45, D50, H-14, H60 |
21 |
5080m |
| 7 |
D-14, DB, D55, D60, H65 |
17 |
3900m |
| 8 |
D65+, H70+ |
13 |
3300m |
| 9 |
D-12, H-12 |
7 |
2170m |
| 10 |
D-10, H-10 |
10 |
1810m |
| 11 |
LD |
25 |
6350m |
| 12 |
SD |
14 |
3100m |
| 13 |
MM |
19 |
4410m |
August 17: Schoterse Bossen - Middle Distance
| Start times |
10h00 - 12h00 |
| CC to Start |
100m |
| Finish to CC |
0m |
Briefing
| Course |
Classes |
Controls |
Distance |
| 1 |
HE |
27 |
6580m |
| 2 |
DE, H21, H35 |
15 |
5170m |
| 3 |
D21, H-20, H40, H45 |
15 |
4490m |
| 4 |
D-20, D35, H-18, H50 |
17 |
4110m |
| 5 |
D-18, H-16, D40, HB, H55 |
14 |
3030m |
| 6 |
D-16, D45, D50, H-14, H60 |
15 |
3040m |
| 7 |
D-14, DB, D55, D60, H65 |
12 |
2080m |
| 8 |
D65+, H70+ |
10 |
2010m |
| 9 |
D-12, H-12 |
11 |
1960m |
| 10 |
D-10, H-10 |
10 |
2020m |
| 11 |
LD |
15 |
4640m |
| 12 |
SD |
10 |
2700m |
| 13 |
MM |
13 |
3640m |
August 18: Houterenberg - Long Distance
| Start times |
9h30 - 11h30 |
| CC to Start |
1600m |
| Finish to CC |
1800m |
Briefing
| Course |
Classes |
Controls |
Distance |
| 1 |
HE |
31 |
10980m |
| 2 |
DE, H21, H35 |
23 |
8090m |
| 3 |
D21, H-20, H40, H45 |
23 |
7690m |
| 4 |
D-20, D35, H-18, H50 |
20 |
6630m |
| 5 |
D-18, H-16, D40, HB, H55 |
18 |
5410m |
| 6 |
D-16, D45, D50, H-14, H60 |
14 |
4850m |
| 7 |
D-14, DB, D55, D60, H65 |
14 |
3740m |
| 8 |
D65+, H70+ |
11 |
2750m |
| 9 |
D-12, H-12 |
9 |
2600m |
| 10 |
D-10, H-10 |
9 |
2000m |
| 11 |
LD |
21 |
7050m |
| 12 |
SD |
10 |
3230m |
| 13 |
MM |
16 |
5260m |
Entries
Entries at OrienteeringOnline.
Belgian runners should use O'Punch to register.
Entry fees:
|
Early bird (before July 1) |
Price |
| -18 |
35 EUR |
40 EUR |
| +18 |
50 EUR |
60 EUR |
Payment by bank transfer to:
VZW HAMOK
IBAN BE68 4581 0482 3134
BIC KREDBEBB