Ballarat Anzac Weekend, April 25-25 2026

LATEST NEWS:

The Final Bulletin is now available

NOL start lists for the Sprints have been published on Eventor.

Extended entry closure dates:  National League entries for both days are CLOSED.

• Ballarat Sprint Challenge public races (Sat) – entries close Wednesday 22 April; limited on the day entries available.
• Vic Series 3, Nerrina (Sun) – entries close Thursday 23 April; limited on the day entries available.

The Ballarat Anzac Weekend offers up a feast of orienteering events for everyone!  Two days of top quality sprint and forest competition includes:

National League Round 4, Sprint 1 / Ballarat Sprint Challenge 1 – Sat 25th April, Federation Uni SMB Campus (am)

• Map last used for KO Sprint, 2024. Course planner: Aston Key, former Junior World Sprint Champion and current Australian coach

National League Round 4, Sprint 2 / Ballarat Sprint Challenge 2 – Sat 25th April, Phoenix College (pm)

• New map. Course planner: Tim Hatley, Orienteering Australia Silva Medallist 2025

NOL Forest Relay – Sun 26th April, Nerrina (Nuggetty Dam)

• Course planner: Joe Hudd, recent Victorian Coach In Residence and course planner at the 2024 World Sprint Orienteering Championships, Edinburgh

Vic Series 3 – Sun 26th April, Nerrina (Nuggetty Dam)

• Course planners: Joe Hudd and Martin Kozma

Entries are still open for the public races on Saturday, and for Vic Series 3 on Sunday.  NOL entries are CLOSED. Use entry links on right to enter.

See Bulletins 1 and 2 for more information, from links on the right.

Please note all maps are embargoed – click here for current Victorian map embargoes 2026.

Book accommodation asap!

Car Pooling –  car pooling is being offered informally from Melbourne and Bendigo.  Click on the links from the menu on the right.  If you can provide a lift, enter the “event” as a Driver.  If you would like a lift from someone, enter the “event” as a passenger.  All arrangements are to be made between drivers and passengers.

Proudly brought to you by Eureka Orienteers, Bayside Kangaroos, and Orienteering Victoria. Event Directors: Chris Norwood, Martin Kozma.