The infamous UCOC Ultralong is back for 2024!
The Ultralong is the orienteering calendar’s most gnarly event of the year. Test out your navigation, endurance and get out in the hills for this epic adventure. This year, the Ultralong will be taking place at the infamous Laidmore map on Saturday the 11th of May!
Entries:
This event is pre-entry only.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=ultra-2024
Pre-entries close: Wed 8th May.
Any queries on the entry system, please email PAPOentries@gmail.com
No enter on the day.
Courses:
There are four Ultralong Elite courses: M21E, W21E, M20E and W20E.
There will also be 6 public courses:
- Long Red (same course as W20E).
- Medium & Short Red.
- Orange, Yellow and White courses.
See the event bulletin for details of course length, climb etc. (published in the week before the event).
Costs:
Costs for the Ultralong event (organised by UCOC).
| Members * | Non-Members | ||
| Ultralong Courses M21E/W21E & M20E/W20E | Seniors (over 21) | $30 | $40 |
| Juniors & Tertiary Students | $20 | $25 | |
| Public courses | Seniors (over 21) | $25 | $35 |
| Juniors & Tertiary Students | $15 | $20 |
* For members of ONZ Affiliated Clubs and UCOC Members.
All entry fees are per individual, (no family or team discounts).
Payments:
All entries to be paid by credit/debit card at time of entry via the entry system (EnterO).
PAPO VIP points cannot be used at this event.
Travel and Parking
Laidmore is accessed from Ram Paddock Rd north-west of Amberley. See the event bulletin for detailed driving directions.
There is a $5 per car parking fee for this event. Please bring cash to pay for this.
There will be quite a walk from the parking/event centre to the start with a significant amount of climb. Allow plenty of time. Shuttles will be provided for those less able.
Event timetable:
Registration: From 9.30am
Start times: From 10.30am (allocated start times).
Course closure: 3.30pm
Electronic Punching: SI Air+ will be turned off for this event. For those without an SI Air card (and anyone hiring a SI card) punch in the usual manner.