FAQ

Once you complete the entry process through IOF Eventor and payment of the entry fee is confirmed, the WMOC2027 Organizing Committee will register you with WMG. After this, you will receive an email notification with instructions for further procedure.

This process generally takes several weeks, so If you wish to prioritize entry into other competitions, please register with WMG yourself first. After that, please provide your WMG ID and IOF Eventor account ID via the email form shown at “For those who have already registered with WMG” of Entry page .

The only requirement for participating in WMOC2027 is an age limit (35 years or older). There are no prerequisites regarding experience and past achievements. Although the event follows a qualification and final race format, everyone gets to participate in and enjoy the final race, regardless of their performance in the qualifiers. There are two events: Sprint, which takes place in urban areas and parks, and Forest, which takes place in natural environments. Since the Forest event involves deciding your own route in nature, we ask that you understand the basic rules of the sport and map reading skills to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. The Sprint event is relatively easy for beginners to participate in. If you have absolutely no prior experience, you will likely enjoy the event more if you try it out a few times beforehand.

The website below offers technical explanations for beginners and information on various events held across the country. It also lists permanent courses that you can enjoy at any time.

• Japan Orienteering Association（JOA）

  https://www.orienteering.or.jp/

  JOA’s Page for Beginners

• Mori wo hashirou. (Let’s run through the forest.)

  https://www.asobox.com/o/

• Japan O Entry (JOY)

  https://japan-o-entry.com/

• Navi Tabi

  https://navitabi.co.jp/

WMOC 2027 is part of the Kansai World Masters Games 2027 (hereinafter WMG 2027). The whole entry fee includes WMG fee which is applied different fees to those who reside in Japan and those who do not. Please note that WMG participation fees and accreditation processes are determined by WMG rules and policies and not those of the IOF, and apply equally to all WMG sports. We ask for your understanding and cooperation.

see details at WMG sites .

There are various options available in the region of WMOC and surrounding area.

The first option is staying the host municipalities of the WMOC. Please refer to the following web site of those municipalities. Please also note that the western style hotels or inns are limited, but you might also find wonderful Japanese style inns. The official buses with optional fees are available from some of accommodations.

• Kami-Town (Sprint, Middle Final)

  https://www.kami-tourism.com/

• Yabu-City (Forest Q)

  https://www.yabu-kankou.jp/

• Kamikawa (Long Final)

  https://www.kamikawa-navi.jp

The second option is Kinosaki Onsen , which is famous hot spring resort with variety of Japanese-Style accommodations, situated 15-30km from WMOC venue.　The resort also offers some western style hotels or Japanese Style Inns with beds.

The third option is staying Tottori or Himeji (both of them are regional core cities), which are 1.5-2 hours apart from WMOC venue but have many hotels of various ranks.

We are planning to provide bus services from Kinosaki Onsen (second option), and Tottori and Himeji Station (third option) to the Venue. Details will be announced soon.

We are looking forward to meet you at the WMOC 2027 and please feel free to contact us if you have further inquiries.

  Tip

For more details of “Ryokan” is on this site

https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/ryokan/list_en.html