Information for fans
The World Championship would not be the same without spectators. The JWOC is the first opportunity to race in front of a big enthusiastic crowd for many junior atheletes – let’s show them that the Czech republic is a country that lives and breathes orienteering.
All JWOC arenas feature comfortable parking, great spectators facilities and a rich program. Most races are also connected to the Czech O-tour series so it is possible to cheer and race on the same day.
The races will bring thrilling moments to those who are not competing themselves, too. The competitions will be dramatic and electrifying – not is a small part thanks to you.
Where and when?
| Date | Start | Race | Arena | Czech-O tour race | Start Czech O-tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2024 | 16:15 | Sprint relay | Arena Plzeň – Lochotín | None | |
| 2 July 2024 | 10:00 | Sprint | Stříbro | Sprint Prolog | 13:30 |
| 3 July 2024 | 9:00 | Long | Hůrky | E1 – Middle | 14:00 |
| 4 July 2024 | Free day | Hůrky | E2 – Long | 10:00 | |
| 5 July 2024 | 9:00 | Middle | Dobříč | E3 – Long | 10:00 |
| 6 July 2024 | 9:00 | Relay | Dobříč | E4 – Middle | 14:00 |
Sprint relays are run with a mass start, with a race duration of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The sprint race duration is about 3 hours and 30 minutes, with interval starts, and the finish of the best runners is expected after 12:00 PM. The long distance race duration is approximately 7 hours, with interval starts, and the finish of the best runners is expected after 3:00 PM. The middle distance race duration is approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes, with interval starts, and the finish of the best runners is expected after 2:00 PM. Relays start with a mass start, with men starting at 9:00 AM and women at 11:00 AM, and the duration of each race is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Live stream
Live stream of all races will be available on the IOF TV.
A full live results and following service including GPS tracking and maps will be available on Junior World Orienteering Championships – International Orienteering Federation
Parking
Car parks are located in a comfortable distance to all the arenas so that you can gat easily from your car to the arena itself. Please, do not par outside of the dedicated areas.
- Sprint relay in Plzeň – Lochotín Arena can be easily reached by walking or using public transport. Recommended parking for those travelling by car: 49.7513N, 13.3759E. Please, do not park at the “Nad ZOO” car park as it is reserved for the organisers and media. parkovišti “Nad Zoo” – https://en.mapy.cz/s/dofejadebo.
- For the sprint race in Stříbro, the spectators may use the dedicated meadow north of the arena – 49.7610N, 13.0081E
- For the long distance race in Hůrky, the spectators may use the dedicated meadow close to the arena – 49.7360N, 13.6769E
- For the middle distance race and the relay in Dobříč, the spectators may use the dedicated meadow north of the arena – 49.8813N, 13.4640E
Admission fees
There is a voluntary symbolic admission fee of CZK 20,- which is first and foremost used to track the public interest in orienteering as a sport for the purposes of the National Sports Agency. By purchasing the tickets you will support the public position of orienteering in the Czech Republic. Thank you.
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