Reduced entry fees for the Portugal “O” Meeting 2026 extended until 7 January

Due to the strong interest shown by athletes in the final days of 2025 to register and take part in the Portugal “O” Meeting 2026, the Organising Committee has decided to extend the reduced entry fee period until 7 January.

Portuguese (FPO) and Spanish (FEDO) athletes are advised to complete their registration within the discounted period and renew their federation membership as soon as possible, in order to avoid administrative issues and higher entry fees.

Entry fees displayed in OriOasis are based on the registration date and the athlete’s current membership status, and are automatically calculated according to these criteria.

Register now to benefit from the most competitive prices and secure your place at one of Europe’s leading orienteering events, featuring high-quality terrains and a strong international participation.

The organisers of POM 2026 have received numerous requests from Spanish athletes to have their starts in the Long Distance stage on 15 February as close as possible to the zero hour, allowing them to return home earlier on Sunday.

Being mindful of the long journeys by car or campervan to Spain, the organisers will schedule the FEDO clubs at the front of the Long Distance start list, while renewing the invitation to all Spanish athletes to take part in POM 2026, even if only for the weekend.

As previously announced, POM 2026 will feature three WRE stages: one Sprint race and two Middle Distance forest races.

This assignment clearly demonstrates the confidence that the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) places in the quality of the selected terrains, the mapped areas, and the high-level courses we are preparing for the World’s Elite athletes.

Within the 2026 WRE calendar, the IOF has chosen to distinguish a number of events with the status of Gold World Ranking Event — a mark of excellence that elevates these races far beyond a standard WRE.

We are extremely proud to announce that the Elite Sprint in Praia de Mira on 13 February, as well as the Middle Distance races on 14 and 16 February in Mira Norte, have been officially designated as GOLD WRE stages.

This distinction further strengthens the organisation’s commitment to delivering the best event possible and serves as a special invitation to all Elite athletes to register and compete for the prize money that will be awarded.

For each of the GOLD WRE stages, a monetary prize will be awarded to the top three athletes in the Men Elite 1 and Women Elite 1 classes.

The POM 2026 Bulletin 1 in online and being spread worldwide. Get Bulletin 1 HERE.

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