International Orienteering Festival
East-Kazakhstan, Ust-Kamenogorsk
5 May – 11 May 2026
Tour operator company "Voyage" with the support of:
The competition is held for individual championship.
Athletes from clubs, educational institutions, extracurricular institutions, and other teams are allowed to participate and Middle distance. The number of participants is not limited
Groups: M/W 12, 14, 16,18, WM19E, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65 70+
In case of the number of participants in a group of 5 or less, the groups will be combined (clause 14).
All participants in the competition (in accordance with paragraph 24.7.) are required to have a valid medical insurance policy. Insurance is provided upon registration.
The costs of participation in the competition (travel, food, accommodation, entry fee) are borne by the sending organizations or the participants personally.
Entry fee: 15 Euro/1 start for all types groups
Payment for participation, accommodation, and transfer is possible in cash or by bank transfer.
Accommodation
New Bukhtarma v. Altay area, base «ONIX»
Other accommodation options are available. Information will be updated
Transport
You can travel by bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk on one the following routes:
The price is €10 per person in each direction
Terrain type and weather conditions
Mountain area with steep and flat parts between 1070 – 1320 m a.s.l. with marked ground forms and coniferous woods.
In May-June the temperatures vary from +15 to +28 degrees Celsius.
Maps and punching system
For the long and middle distances the maps are in 1:10000, 7500 scale, vertical contour line intervals – 5m;
for sprint distance – 1:500 scale, vertical contour line intervals – 1m.
All maps are renewed in 2023-2026.
Old maps:
To control and check the order of passing checkpoints at distances - SPORTident.
Personal SI-chips of any series are welcome. It is possible to rent a chip from the organizers. The cost
of renting a chip is 5euros / 1 day.
In case of loss of the rented chip, its cost of 80 euros is reimbursed at the exchange rate
For more information, please contact our Event Secretary by e-mail: irina-o.kz@mail.ru
Summary of results
The winners of each distance will be awarded a Festival medal
Organizing medical care
At the finish line, the Event’s organizer ensures the availability of a medical worker on duty and a first
aid kit.
In emergency situations, the organizer will ensure that an ambulance is called.