March 21 2027
Orienteering – Middle Distance
Details
Series
OrienteeringContact
Email orienteering@wpfg.infocompetition
PRACTICE | Prior To Competition | Independant |
BRIEFING | Sunday, 21 March 2027 | AM Time TBC |
COMPETITION | Sunday, 21 March 2027 | AM – PM | Time TBC |
AWARDS CEREMONY | Sunday, 21 March 2027 | PM Time TBC |
sport information
Orienteering Middle Distance will be a moderate orienteering length courses on urban parkland and trail networks. Winning times expected to be around 30-35minutes for elites.
No practice sessions will be arranged by Perth 2027 WPFG.
Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Event Cost: USD $35 per individual
events & divisions
MENS | 18+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+ |
WOMENS | 18+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+ |
format
COMPETITION FORMAT
Each runner starts separately at equal, predetermined intervals.
The only aids a runner may use during the competition are the map, control descriptions (provided by the Host), SI timing chip and a compass (provided by the runner).
SI timing chips will be available for hire from the Host.
Please note: Northern hemisphere compasses do not work properly in the Southern hemisphere due to magnetic dip.
A limited number of Southern hemisphere compasses will be available to hire or purchase from the Host.
awards
Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third.
Medal ceremonies will take place at the conclusion of the race, at the competition venue.
getting there
This venue will NOT be serviced by a WPFG Shuttle.
This location is readily accessible using free public transport including the CAT Bus Service.
rules
World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone: (858) 571-9919
Email: [email protected]
International Orienteering Federation (IOF)
Drottninggatan 47, 3, 5 tr SE-65225 Karlstad Sweden
Web-Site: https://orienteering.sport/orienteering/competition-rules/