PAPO Summer Sprint Series
Come along to this series of fun evening sprint orienteering events from the Peninsula and Plains Orienteers (PAPO). Experience an adventure sport, practice map reading and navigation, and improve your fitness in February and March.
You can run, jog, or walk - by yourself, in a team, or as a family. This can be a fun adventure or a competitive challenge and race.
Each event will have three courses available with beginner, medium or hard difficulty levels ranging from 1.5km to 3km in length.
Dates:
- Tuesday 17th February 2026: Cashmere High School;
- Tuesday 24th February 2026: Hagley Park;
- Tuesday 3rd March 2026: Burnside High School;
- Tuesday 10th March 2026: Hansen Park; and
- Tuesday 17th March 2026: Ngā Puna Wai.
Start Time: Waves from 5 to 6.30pm. Registrations from 4.40pm.
Cost: $12 for adults (21 years +), $6 for students or juniors (20 years and under) and $30 for a family (2 adults and any number of students or juniors).
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