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A series of evening sprint events held over consecutive Tuesday nights in February and March. These are always fun and are planned by some of the up and coming club juniors. There are always plenty of PAPO members willing to help anyone new to the sport. For 2026 there will be 5 events. 

Come along and experience an adventure sport, practice map reading and navigation, and improve your fitness.

• Run, jog, or walk - you set the pace
• By yourself, in a team, or as a family
• Fun adventure or a competitive challenge and race

Each event will have 3 courses (1.5km - 3km+) with winning times about 15/20 mins:

• Beginner (under 2km)
• Medium (2km-3km)
• Long (over 3km)

At the last event on Tues 17th  March those on the Long course have the opportunity to run the event as a 2-person relay. (All distances possible to run normally as at all the other events).

Entries & Payments

Pre-entry is preferred. Entries opening in late January.
Entries close for each event at midnight on the Sunday (2 days before the event).
Payment is by credit card in the entry system (EnterO). 

Any entry queries: Please email PAPOentries@gmail.com. 

Limited number of maps available for entry on the day. 

Costs:

• Adult: $12
• Junior/Student : $6
• Family : $30
• Sportident hire: $2. SI Air hire $5 (only available with pre-entry).
• Series entry (all 5 races). Adult $50, Junior/Student $25, Family $125. 

Timing:

Registration: from 5pm.
Starts: 5.30pm- 6:30pm
Course closure 7pm.

For the last event, the 2-person sprint relay will have a mass start at 6pm.

Electronic Punching: 

This event will use Sportident timing with Air mode enabled; standard SI sticks can be used, punch the controls in the usual manner.
Both standard SI sticks and SI Air+ are now available for hire. SI Air+ is only available as a pre-entry option.
Standard SI hire for $2 is recommended for those new to orienteering.  

Check the individual event information pages below for the exact location for each event.