WOC 2027
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WOC 2027
WOC 2027
WOC 2027
WOC 2027
The Elite Event

World Orienteering Championships

Following Zalaegerszeg (1983) and Miskolc (2009), Hungary will host the world’s most prestigious orienteering event for the third time, with the historic city of Veszprém serving as the event hub.
The 43rd edition of the World Orienteering Championships will crown champions in the forest disciplines, featuring middle distance, long distance, and relay events.
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News

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Course Setting Competition

The course setting competition announced by the organizing committee of the 2027 World Orienteering Championships has concluded successfully.

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Your Race

Hungária Cup

WOC Tour

An unforgettable orienteering holiday!

Feel the World Championship vibe on the exact same terrains!

Categories for everyone from beginners to seniors, allowing the whole family to compete together.

Schedule

Road to WOC

We offer the following training and preparation opportunities for participants of both the World Orienteering Championships and the Hungária Cup (WOC Tour).

Each of these opportunities allows you to discover Veszprém and experience terrains similar to those of the 2027 World Championships. You can gain firsthand insight into the organizers’ expertise, as well as the unique style of our mappers and course setters.

Come and try our courses!

2026

  • 6-7 June 2026
    Hungarian Middle Distance and Relay Championship,
    WRE Event – Veszprém
  • 6-9 June 2026
    WOC 2027 Training Camp – Veszprém
  • 3-4 October 2026
    Honvéd Cup Gold WRE Event – Veszprém
  • 3-6 October 2026
    WOC 2027 Training Camp – Veszprém

2027

  • 2-4 April 2027
    Honvéd Cup Gold WRE Event
  • 2 -6 April 2027
    WOC 2027 Training Camp
  • 15-18 July 2027
    WOC 2027 Selection Race

Our Philosophy

Find Your Way!

WOC 2027 is more than just a World Championship: it is a lifestyle that stays with you far beyond the competition.

It is not merely a series of races, but the freedom of discovery. From the forests of the Bakony to the shores of Lake Balaton, an environment awaits where the experience does not end at the finish line.

Here, competition and relaxation find a natural balance. Between races, hidden beaches, historic walks, and culinary experiences await you.

Find your way – on the courses, through the experiences, and beyond.

Partners

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