WOC Tour – how to register for competition or open classes ?
With a bib number to the arena The most anticipated orienteering events of 2025, the World Orienteering Championships and the WOC Tour (the Fin5 Orienteering Week), are just a few…
WOC Tour – Preliminary Course Lengths for Different Categories Published
Preliminary Course Lengths for Different Categories Published The WOC Tour organizers of the upcoming competition have announced the preliminary course lengths for all categories. The lengths have been tailored to…
WOC and TOUR competition days with preliminary timetable
Hope this helps you with your travel plans The preliminary schedule for the World Orienteering Championships and WOC Tour is ready to be published. The competition will take place across…
What does it take… advise from Event Director Jari Kymäläinen
What does it take to be successful at the WOC in Kuopio and to fight for medals? It might seem naive to say that a winner needs good navigation skills,…
Raise your hand, if you think the audience’s support at the World Championships will be amazing
A gift idea for your loved one You can give your loved one a gift that offers excitement, a connection with nature, and a sporty challenge – an entry to…
WOC Tour – the terrains for 7th–12th July 2025
The best competition terrains in the Kuopio area have been embargoed, waiting for orienteers for years. In July 2025, the wait will finally be over. 7.7.2025 NilsiäThe terrain in Nilsiä’s…
The World Championship medals in Kuopio will be decided near the city center
Forest next to the arena The World Championship arenas are located right on the edge of the city center. Their location is quite unique, considering these are competitions for forest…
New World Champions?
Expect great orienteering excitement in July! The first World Orienteering Championships (WOC) in Finland were held in Fiskars, in 1966. Initially, the WOC was organized every other year, but since…
Introducing WOC Course Setter – Marko Uotila
Who are you? Marko Uotila, a 58-year-old naprapath from Kouvola. My family includes my wife and two children. Your best memory from your work as a course setter? The best…