World MTB Orienteering Championships 2026

The Swedish Orienteering Federation and IFK Mora Orienteering Club are pleased to welcome athletes, spectators, and families to a week of world-class mountain bike orienteering in Mora (24–30 August 2026). This event also serves as part of the 2026 CX80 World Cup (Round 3).

Follow Relay Live (Sunday 30 August)

First start is at 10:00, when live coverage begins:

• Live results (LiveResultat)
• Livelox (Live GPS tracking from 10:00) (Livelox)
• WMTBOC Start List (IOF Eventor) (IOF Eventor)
• JWMTBOC Start List (IOF Eventor) (IOF Eventor)

Race Programme

• Tuesday 25 August: Model Event (12:00–16:00) at Mora Parken
• Wednesday 26 August: Middle distance at Arena Hemus (first start 10:00). Opening Ceremony with Mora Spelmanslag at 17:00 at the Event Centre
• Thursday 27 August: Long distance at Arena Hemus (first start 08:00)
• Friday 28 August: Rest day and Public Race 1 (Long distance)
• Saturday 29 August: Sprint at Moraparken / Event Centre (first start 10:00) and Public Race 2 (Middle distance)
• Sunday 30 August: Relay at Moraparken / Event Centre (first start 10:00) and Public Race 3 (Sprint)

Event Links

• WMTBOC 2026 on IOF Eventor (Bulletins & Start Lists) (IOF Eventor)
• JWMTBOC 2026 on IOF Eventor (IOF Eventor)
• IOF LIVE (IOF Eventor)

Experience Mora

Mora is a legendary sports destination. Deeply rooted in outdoor tradition, Mora is the finish line for the historic Vasaloppet , the world's oldest and biggest cross-country ski race, and Cykelvasan , one of Sweden's largest and most popular MTB races.

The event is organised by IFK Mora Orienteering Club , a club with extensive experience in hosting major international events in orienteering, MTBO, and Ski-O.

Nature reserves for sports

The competitions will be held in two nature reserves, both unique because they are designated specifically for sports and recreation. One of them is the legendary Vasaloppet Arena, a nature reserve stretching almost 90 km long but just 20–30 metres wide—a historic track synonymous with Swedish endurance sports.

The Dala Horse

Mora is synonymous with the Dala Horse (Dalahäst). The traditional wooden horses have been carved and painted in the villages around Mora since the 17th century. The red horse with its kurbits painting is a national symbol of Sweden.

When you visit Mora, you are in the very heart of this tradition and you can find them everywhere.

The Terrain

Forget what you know about Falun and its typical Swedish rocky trails and roots! The terrain for WMTBOC 2026 offers a completely different experience. We are heading to the pine forests and flowing trails and contours more similar to Mora By (Säterbygden), the place where the Relay and Middle distance were held during the 2022 World Championships.

The terrain features fast riding, flowy trail networks and good visibility — pure MTBO enjoyment! See for yourself in these pictures:

To get some inspiration, watch this video from the races in Säterbygden 2022 to get a feel for the speed and flow:

Open Public Races

It's not just for the national teams! We are organising open races in conjunction with the World Championships. These races are part of the Swedish Veteran Cup.

Come and race on the same high-quality maps as the World Championships!

• Note: Public courses are unique and differ from the elite courses. This ensures you can fully enjoy the Live stream and GPS tracking of the elite races without having seen your course beforehand. No spoilers — just pure racing!

The registration for open public races is available on Swedish Eventor:

• Public Race 1, Long Distance (28 Aug) (SWE Eventor)
• Public Race 2, Middle Distance (29 Aug) (SWE Eventor)
• Public Race 3, Sprint Distance (30 Aug) (SWE Eventor)

Plan your trip

Getting Here: Mora is easily accessible for international travellers via Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). From Arlanda, the journey to Mora takes approx. 3.5 – 4 hours. There are also direct flights available from Stockholm Arlanda to Mora operated by Jonair .

Travel tips: While there is a direct train to Mora, please note that luggage space is limited and bike bags are not guaranteed on board. To ensure smooth transport and save on rental costs, we recommend teams rent a single van or large car at Arlanda to transport all bikes and heavy luggage.

This allows the athletes to take the comfortable direct train while limiting your fuel and rental expenses to just one vehicle.

Accommodation: The Event Centre (EC) is located at Moraparken , a beautiful holiday resort by the river. It offers hotel rooms, cabins, and camping — everything you need in one place. Once you arrive, the event is largely car-free. Accommodations, competition areas and the Event Centre are within easy biking distance, so a daily vehicle is not required.

Key Officials

• Maps: Competition maps surveyed by Viktor Larsson.
• Event Controlling: Ursula Häusermann (IOF SEA), Magnus Blåudd (National Controller), and Steven Hale (Map Quality).
• Course Setters: Henrik Johnsson, Gustav Johnsson, Erik Rost, and Andrei Lamov.

Maps

Check out previous maps from the area to prepare:

• Hemus Moraparken 1:15000 (PDF)
• Läde Eldris 1:15000 (PDF)
• Selbäcksvägen 1:15000 (PDF)
• 2024-01-13: SkiO Swedish Cup middle distance (Livelox)
• 2024-01-14: SkiO Swedish Cup sprint distance (Livelox)

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