Permanent courses allow you to print your own map and do an orienteering course in your own time. We have a number of permanent courses in Canberra and courses to suit all ages an abilities.

MapRun is an Android/iOS orienteering app that provides GPS based punching and timing for courses. There are plenty of courses to try and you can compare your time to others.

NEXT EVENT: Wednesday, 06-Nov-24 :  ACT Learn to Orienteer, Week 4 and Late Registration  [Directions by Apple Maps, Google Maps]

Spring SC-ORE Entries Close Friday

Spring SC-ORE will begin at Ainslie School on Thursday 7 November. Enter your team by 1 November to join this exciting series. SC-ORE is a participation-focused, team-based activity, with some competitive energy for children in years 3-6. Students from all Primary Schools and home-schooled students are welcome. Teams consist of four students (two girls and two boys) in years…
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Embargoes for Upcoming Championship Events

The following embargoes are now in place for upcoming championship events. Orienteers must not enter embargoed areas without the express written permission of the Orienteering ACT Board and event organiser. For further information please contact the OACT Office. These embargoes should be interpreted in the context of the Orienteering Australia rules and the International Orienteering Federation Fair Play…
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Runners Shop Twilight Series Starts Wednesday

The Runners Shop Twilight Series is held on Wednesday evenings between October and March at a variety of park and bushland areas close to Canberra. The 2024-25 series will start on Wednesday 30 October at Oakey Hill. Please note that there will be a 500m walk from the assembly area to the start at this event. The complete…
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2024 Australian MTBO Carnival – Thank You to Volunteers!

Dear MTBO Carnival Team🏆🏆🏆, WE DID IT! Thank you to the incredible Team of over 60 people from Orienteering ACT Community who helped make the Carnival so much fun and full of joy! The Carnival of that scale is only possible, when committed, skilled and engaged people volunteer their time and energy for the event! The Success…
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2024 Australian Mountain Bike Orienteering Carnival in Canberra is Successfully Over!

2024 Australian Mountain Bike Orienteering Carnival, 17-20 October in Canberra is officially over:)! It took 12 months of preparation, required a Team of 60 tireless skilled and committed Orienteering ACT volunteers to deliver 5 quality-Events over 4 days across 5 different Arenas to bring the largest in Australian history Mountain Bike Orienteering Carnival to its…
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