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    Classic "forest" orienteering for all         in the great outdoors. Run or walk,         compete against yourself or others,         or a fun family outing. (Mar-Sept)
    Navigate the suburbs. Run or walk        to as many checkpoints as you can        within a 45 minute time limit. How       many points can you get? (Oct-Feb)
    A great introduction to orienteering        with fun courses in suburban parks        & reserves. Also includes a night            event. (Feb-Apr)
   Navigate bush tracks and trails on        your mountain bike. Bike Orienteering    Summer Series offers 75 minute score    & line+score events. (Nov-Mar)

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Urban Series 2026

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                          The 2026 Urban Series has concluded.
                        Next year's series will start February 2027.
                                                        
                                                     2026 Series wrap-up

                     Welcome to Newcastle Orienteering Club's annual                                                                 Urban Foot Orienteering series 

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Format: Line course orienteering, generally in urban parkland and reserves, using SPORTident punching. Two course options of approximately 4-5km & 2.5-3km plus a non-competitive "mini" course of around 1km for juniors/novices.
The UFO series consists of three "qualifying" events followed by a graded final. There is also a separate "Night Champs" event after daylight savings finishes.
Newcomers are welcome at all events.
Start Times: Wednesdays 4:45pm to 6:15pm (Night Champs later).
Entry Fees: Click here for Urban Series 2026 entry fees.

See General Information about the UFO series for details on urban orienteering.  

2026 UFO Series pointscore   -   Gradings for Final

Date Event Map / Location Details Results
25-02-26 UFO #1  "Carrington"- Carrington Details Results
04-03-26 UFO #2  "Raspberry Gully"- Adamstown Heights Details Results
11-03-26 UFO #3  "Hartley Point Parks" - Valentine Details Results
18-03-26 UFO Final  "Warabrook Wetlands" - Warabrook Details Results
25-03-26 Presentations + Maze   Maze map - Wallsend (Brickworks Pk) Details Results
22-04-26 Night Champs  "Brickworks Park" - Wallsend Details Results
 
 

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