British Orienteering

British Orienteering We are British Orienteering, the National Governing Body for orienteering, an exciting and adventurous outdoor sport suitable for all ages and abilities.

Orienteering is a fun and challenging map-based outdoor adventure sport, and British Orienteering is the National Governing Body in Britain. We'll be telling you all about exciting orienteering events and activities you can take part in, bringing you the latest updates from about our teams and athletes that compete internationally, and posting pictures, results and more from major events. We also

want to hear from YOU! Leave us a comment and tell us what you'd like to see. We've got some exciting things planned, but we're always keen to hear more! Find out more about orienteering in Britain at www.britishorienteering.org.uk
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The final day of the World Cup in Sweden brought the athletes back to Skara for the intense Mixed Sprint Relay. For a Wo...
31/05/2026

The final day of the World Cup in Sweden brought the athletes back to Skara for the intense Mixed Sprint Relay. For a World Cup defined by its abundant use of artificial barriers, this finale was no exception.

The medieval old town, which athletes had already raced through the previous day, was redefined by the barriers, adding fresh complexity. Competitors faced long, decisive route choice decisions, made all the more challenging by the relentless pressure of head-to-head racing.

Great Britain’s first team was in the mix for a podium finish for much of the race, sparked by a brilliant opening leg from Grace Molloy, who crossed the line in second place. Ultimately, the team finished as the 9th nation and 18th overall. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🧭

30/05/2026

🎤 Hear from Eddie, Grace, Simon, Freddie, and Coach Emil Wingstedt as they reflect on their Individual Sprint performances, discuss the nuances of sprint orienteering in Sweden, and look forward to tomorrow’s Sprint Relay.

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The second day of the World Cup in Sweden saw athletes take to the streets of Skara for the individual sprint. The race ...
30/05/2026

The second day of the World Cup in Sweden saw athletes take to the streets of Skara for the individual sprint. The race came in three acts: beginning with criss-crossing around an apartment complex; then moving into the grounds of an open-air museum, with buildings showing the Sweden’s past agrarian society; and finally, into the medieval old town. All with plenty of artificial barriers to challenge the athletes’ route choice decision making. Great Britain’s top performance came from Grace Molloy who secured a spot in the top 20. 🏃‍♀️🧭

The second round of the World Cup kicked off in Lidköping, Sweden with thrilling, head-to-head racing in the Knock-out s...
28/05/2026

The second round of the World Cup kicked off in Lidköping, Sweden with thrilling, head-to-head racing in the Knock-out sprint. Although the town’s roads are laid out in a simple grid, the organisers had peppered the town centre with artificial barriers. This transformed the simple layout into an intricate warren with dead ends and challenging route choices. 🏃‍♀️🧭

Grace Molloy represented Great Britain in this fast-paced format. During her quarter-final, the placement and mapping of an artificial barrier caused confusion in the leading pack. This meant Grace had to fight hard to try and put herself back in contention for a qualifying spot. However, following an intense final few controls, Grace crossed the line in a close fourth place, just missing out on the semis.

It was an early and sunny morning in Lidköping, Sweden, for the World Cup Knock-out Sprint qualification race. Athletes ...
28/05/2026

It was an early and sunny morning in Lidköping, Sweden, for the World Cup Knock-out Sprint qualification race. Athletes faced decisive route choices early on, along with artificially-blocked roads to keep them on their toes. 🏃‍♂️🧭

🔥 GB’s top performance came from Grace Molloy, who won her heat and qualified for this afternoon’s Knock-out Sprint. Meanwhile, GB’s Simon Harden came agonizingly close to qualifying, missing out by a single second.

This afternoon’s Knock-out Sprint kicks off at 15.00 BST ⏰️

🏃‍♂️💨 Want your orienteering events to be the ones people rave about?This webinar uncovers the key ingredients that make...
27/05/2026

🏃‍♂️💨 Want your orienteering events to be the ones people rave about?

This webinar uncovers the key ingredients that make sporting events feel welcoming, enjoyable, and unforgettable—with practical tips tailored specifically for orienteering clubs.

No extra workload. No big budgets. Just smart, participant‑focused tweaks that boost retention and improve the experience for everyone.

Register online today: https://tinyurl.com/58k26tjb

Let's hear it again for the Men's Team who will be heading over to represent Great Britain at Round 2 of the World Cup!D...
26/05/2026

Let's hear it again for the Men's Team who will be heading over to represent Great Britain at Round 2 of the World Cup!

Due to injury, James Hammond will be replaced by Charlie Rennie.

Good luck to all of the team heading out to Sweden 🙌

Catch all the action over at IOF TV: https://tinyurl.com/4mtre7us

Trimtex, International Orienteering Federation

Our GB athletes are back in action this week at World Cup Round 2 in Skara -Lidköping, Sweden from 28-31 May 2026. Here ...
26/05/2026

Our GB athletes are back in action this week at World Cup Round 2 in Skara -Lidköping, Sweden from 28-31 May 2026.

Here is a reminder of the Women's team who will competing at the event.

Full team announcement: https://tinyurl.com/mtjryk4p

Trimtex, International Orienteering Federation

Half-term adventures loading ⌚Are you thinking about trying out orienteering this May half term?Check out our website wh...
25/05/2026

Half-term adventures loading ⌚

Are you thinking about trying out orienteering this May half term?

Check out our website where you can find all the best tips to getting started: https://tinyurl.com/cy7zd9z4

Today we're proud to support the national campaign, celebrating the SportWelfare Officer Network and what it offers to...
23/05/2026

Today we're proud to support the national campaign, celebrating the Sport
Welfare Officer Network and what it offers to clubs across England. Working together, Active
Partnerships,

Sport Welfare Officers and NGBs help clubs create safe, welcoming and inclusive
environments for everyone who takes part — and since 2024, they've supported more than 5,000
clubs across England.

Find your local Sport Welfare Officer: https://activepartnerships.org/what
we-do/programmes/welfare/

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