Orienteering editorial imagery representing New Zealand Orienteering Championships Sprint 2027
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New Zealand Orienteering Championships Sprint 2027

Urban sprint navigation to open NZ Nationals week.

Hamilton, New Zealand Friday 26 March 2027

Official registration

Why you might love it

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    Nationals energy with courses that still welcome first-timers — a perfect Easter navigation holiday.

Who this suits

Club orienteers, travelling families and athletes stepping into their first championship weekend.

Getting ready

Preparation

The NZ Orienteering Championships Nationals open with the Sprint title in central Hamilton on Friday 26 March 2027, hosted by Counties Manukau and Orienteering Waikato. Easy grades sit alongside elite courses — Champs in name, welcoming for absolute beginners and families too.

In your Race Year

March — New Zealand Orienteering Championships Sprint 2027

A achievable March chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.

See my year

Where this could take you

One finish line starts the next.

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