Not sure which class to choose?
Newcomers, Kids, Experience, Direct and Team Challenge are good options if you want a flexible or non-competitive format. Elite, Open and age classes are suited for competitive runners.
Classes
Sprint Weekend Classes
Choose the class that fits your experience, age and ambition. There are competitive classes, non-competitive formats, newcomer options and team formats.
Individual sprint classes
| Class | Age | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Newcomers | all ages | unisex |
| Team Challenge (2-3 persons as a team) | all ages | unisex |
| Experience non-competitive | all ages | unisex |
| Direct (stage start) | all ages | unisex |
| Kids non-competitive (individual or 2-3 kids as a team) | -12 years | unisex |
| Youth | 10-14 years | M | W |
| Open | 15+ years | M | W |
| Elite | 15+ years | M | W |
| 40+ | 40-49 years | M | W |
| 50+ | 50-59 years | M | W |
| 60+ | 60-69 years | M | W |
| 70+ | 70-79 years | M | W |
| 80+ | 80-100 years | M | W |
Open formats
Flexible ways to join VOC
Not every class is competitive. VOC offers flexible formats for newcomers, teams and participants who want to enjoy sprint orienteering without pressure.
Direct
For orienteers
Individual sprint with flexible start time.
Team Challenge
Team up with friends
Teams of 2-3 people orienteer together on one course. Each team member gets a map and bib number; the team uses 1 chip and receives 1 result.
Newcomers
For orienteering newcomers
A unisex class for beginners who want to try sprint orienteering in a friendly setting.
Orienteering GuideExperience
Orienteering without time pressure
A unisex class without ranking. Your goal is to enjoy orienteering: you receive your personal splits, but there is no results list with times.
Sprint Relay
Sprint Relay Classes
Sprint relay teams consist of 2 runners. Each person runs twice, making 4 legs in total. The length of each relay leg is 5-7 min.
| Class | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Open Relay | open for all ages |
| Youth Relay | maximum age 16 years (born 2010) |
| Masters Relay | minimum age 45 years (born 1981) |
Only the top 3 mixed teams and, where applicable, female-only teams are awarded at the prize-giving ceremony. All teams are listed in the results. The running order is open.
Register for the Sprint RelayPartners
Partners & supporters
Special thanks to our partners and supporters for helping make the Vienna O Challenge a better event.
