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September – State and Oceania Championships

NSW State Championships – 12 & 13 September

The 2026 NSW Middle and Long distance championships are being held in Tuckland State Forest in Central West NSW. Why not head out west and have a run in brand new territory. The Middle Distance event is set in rolling spur-gully, fast open forest with occasional rocky outcrops and intricate erosion gullies. Whilst the Long Distance event will be on undulating to steep spur gully with areas of complex rock. Check out the invitation and entry details at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24256

NOTE: Entries close midnight Friday 4 September.

Oceania Championships 26 Sept – 4 Oct

This year the Oceania Orienteering Championships are being held in the ACT over the period Saturday 26 September to Sunday 4 October. The carnival includes a stack of events: Sprint, Middle, Long and Relay, plus the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships and Flight of the Bogong public events. All events will be easy day trips from Canberra.

The Carnival begins with a weekend of racing in Namadgi National Park. The Oceania Middle Distance on Saturday 26 Sept will be on a new map, Bogong Creek. On the Sunday the Relay Championships will be in complex granite area at Honeysuckle Creek. The following weekend the Long Distance event will be at Mt Stromlo and the sprints at ANU. During the week the Flight of the Bogong 3 day event will be held alongside the Australian Schools Championships. Check out the details at https://oceania2026.orienteering.asn.au/Entries are via Eventor.

NOTE: Entries close midnight Saturday 5 September. Late entries close on 11 September.

Why not make a week of It. Visit the Aboriginal art site at the Yankee Hat rock shelter in Namadgi National Park. Check out the cherry blossom and the Cork Forest at the National Arboretum in Canberra – join in the Family Orienteering. Wonder over the monumental tapestries by Arthur Boyd at the National Art Gallery. Whilst there visit the Within Without Skyspace installation by American artist James Turrell, located in the Australian Garden on the south side of the Gallery building. Pop next door to the National Portrait Gallery and view the 2026 National Photographic Portrait Prize winner…..

Entries open for Sydney City Race 25 October

Following the success of the inaugural Sydney City Race in the Rocks in 2024, the 2026 Sydney City Race will be held on Sun Oct 25. The race will be the North Sydney area, with superb Sydney Harbour scenery and stunning control locations… You can choose from 4-7-10-15km options or a 90 minute score course.

For further information and to enter go to https://www.sydneycityrace.com.au/

This will be a top event. Don’t delay get your entry in now. Numbers are limited.

Happy finishers in the 1st Sydney City Race October 2024

Metro League final Sunday 6th September – runners needed

Get your entries in for final Metro League event of the year at Glenbrook in the Blue Mountains. All club members are encouraged to enter including those new to the Metro League format. We have teams in all divisions except Division 6. If you are unsure of what division to run in contact our team captain James at jistuart@bigpond.com. For these events IKO teams up with members of SHOO –our sister club in the Southern Highlands.

Entries close at 8am on the morning of the event. Details at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/23838. Runners should also read the information bulletin.

Two IKO-SHOO teams are in the running for first place in their respective divisions . The closest match-up in the League is in Division 2 where WHO and SHOO-IKO are running equal on match points and for-and-against. Our Division 3 team also has a winning chance in the final where they are pitted against the CC-UR team who narrowly beat them on Round 5.Come along, have a run and cheer on our finalists.

FIRST TIMERS: You will need to log in to Eventor first & then check the drop down boxes to nominate Illawarra Kareelah Orienteers & select a Division that best suits your ability before proceeding to payment. …ON THE DAY…This is a teams event, however you can still pre-enter as an individual runner if you prefer. You may be approached on the day if teams are short. Likewise if we have too many entries for teams you may be asked to run up or down a division or you can just compete as an individual runner for that day. You can find out more about the Metro League at https://onsw.asn.au/events/metro-league

A run with a difference – Stanwell Park Sunday 23 August

The courses for this week’s orienteering event incorporate routes through an open-air art gallery known as “Art in the Park”. Dotted along the tracks are giant bird’s nests each containing a solitary ceramic egg, hand painted by local artists and community members. There is even a giant human sized bower.

The usual range of short, medium and long line courses are available. Starts are between 10 – 11am. See https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24392 for details and to pre-enter. For newcomers enter on the day will be available. Payment by card or bank transfer only. Club members will be available to help you on your way.

Make a day of – catch the train, it is only a 15min downhill walk to the start. After the event join IKO members at the local beach café and/or walk the famous Seacliff Bridge

Local event at Stanwell Park Sunday 23 August

Come along and enjoy a run in Stanwell Park before the hoards arrive for the summer. There will be three line courses available short, medium and long as well as a walking category for those not keen on running. All comers are welcome. For those interested in trying orienteering club members will be available to introduce you to the sport and set you on your way.

Starts are from 10 – 11am from Stanwell Park Beach Reserve. Details about the event including the exact location are available from Eventor at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24392 Pre-entries are encouraged although it will be possible to enter on the day. Payment will be via credit card or bank transfer. No cash. To enter on line you first need to register with Eventor .

The Stanwell Park Kiosk /Park and Tide Cafe is close to the assembly area and will be open for breakfast and lunch. So why no take the opportunity to stay after the event and discuss your route choices with fellow orienteers over lunch or a coffee.