Waikuku OY
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About the race
Waikuku OY is a classic orienteering event on Sunday 18 October 2026 organised by Peninsula and Plains Orienteers. The event offers a range of courses with different navigation difficulty and lengths, including easy options aimed at newcomers and family groups. It forms part of the PAPO OY series and awards OY points to PAPO club members. Courses available follow the standard six OY formats: - White : Very easy navigation, very short (under 2 km). - Yellow : Easy navigation, short (2–3 km). - Orange : Moderate navigation, medium (3–4 km). - Short Red : Very hard navigation, medium (3–4 km). - Medium Red : Very hard navigation, long (4–6 km). - Long Red : Very hard navigation, very long (7–9 km). Entries are accepted by pre-entry with limited on-the-day entry at non-member prices.
Payment is by card via the event entry system; VIP points are an option for members and helpers. Map reuse is available for an additional fee per extra course. Standard PAPO cost rules apply.
Electronic punching uses Sportident with Air mode enabled; standard SI sticks and SI Air+ units are available to hire, with SI Air+ hire offered only to pre-entries. Dogs under effective control are allowed. The event location is Waikuku; parking and the registration/start area will be adjacent to each other. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
