ABOM 2025 Races & Results
There will be 4 races at ABOM 2025, as you can check in the Programme page.
- The PROLOGUE stage will not count for the ABOM 2025 overall FootO classification.
- The ABOM 2025 overall FootO classification will be calculated by adding the points from the LONG and MIDDLE stages
- The points for each stage will be calculated as follows: Points = (winner time / athlete time) * 1000
- The PreO competition will have a separate classification and prize-giving ceremony.
Elite Classes – Important Information
If we exceed 100 entries in the Elite Classes (highly likely in the MEN Elite class), we will split the class into Elite 1 and Elite 2 classes. To do this, we will use the PROLOGUE stage as a qualification race, as follows:
- Runners will be divided into 3 qualification heats. We will use the World Ranking to equally split the runners.
- The first 25 of each heat will secure a spot in the Elite 1 class. The remaining athletes will compete in the Elite 2 class.
- If an athlete wants to join the Elite 1 class, he/she needs to run the PROLOGUE stage and qualify in the TOP 25.
- If an Elite class exceeds 150 entries, we will increase the number of qualified athletes and equalise the number of Elite 1 and Elite 2 competitors as needed.
- The TOP 10 Athletes from Elite 2 in the WRE Long distance (Saturday) will be promoted to the Elite 1 on Sunday’s WRE Middle distance.
Start order:
- In the qualification competition (PROLOGUE), the start order is determined by the order of the World Ranking as published on 15th February 2025 (best ranked starting last).
- In the WRE Long distance, the starting order is determined by the order of the World Ranking as published on 15th February 2025 (best ranked starting last), irrespective of the results of the qualification race.
- In the WRE Middle distance, the starting order is determined by the results of the previous day’s Long distance (best placed starting last). Those who were promoted from the Elite 2 will start before the ones who ran Elite 1 on the Long distance.
Prizes
WRE Races
- TOP 5 in Elite classes (only Elite 1 will receive prizes). There will be a prize-giving ceremony for each WRE race.
ABOM 2025
- TOP 3 in each competition class
- TOP 3 for Clubs
- TOP 5 in Elite classes (only Elite 1 will receive prizes)
- All young participants in Kids classes (T10, W/M12) will be called to the podium to receive a small participation gift.
- There will be no prize-giving for Open classes.
ABOM 2025 PreO
- TOP 3 in each class.
ABOM Arena
- At the ABOM 2025 arena, you’ll find everything you need: Finish corridor, Event Office, IT & Speaker, Restaurant, Shops, WC, Babysitting, First Aid, etc.
- If you are considering using the babysitting service during the event, please select the corresponding option during your entry submission process on the OriOasis platform.
Hard Floor
- The organisers will provide free Hard Floor accommodation in Aguiar da Beira’s Sports Hall.
- Please do not wear your orienteering shoes inside the building.
- Please use the designated (marked) area for cooking meals.
Model Event
- There will be one model event available.
- Each model event map costs €6.00.
- Each model event map will consist of an all-controls map with 1:7500, 1:10,000 and 1:15,000 scales available on the same sheet. The contour interval is 5 metres. The mapping style and terrain are very relevant for the ABOM 2025 races.
- Model event maps should be collected at the Event Office located in the Arena at Quinta das Lameiras (where the PROLOGUE will be held).
- If you are interested in training in the Aguiar da Beira region, contact our official training partner, O-Portugal. You can buy training maps in advance (prior to the event) or at the Event Office (subject to availability).
ABOM 2025 Bib Number
Bib Number Requirements for Athletes
- Runners affiliated with the Portuguese Orienteering Federation (POF) must wear their own POF bib number.
Non-affiliated runners must wear a bib number provided by the organizers.- All Elite runners must wear the official ABOM 2025 bib number provided by the organizers.
- Bib numbers will be distributed at the Event Office.
Only athletes with the official ABOM 2025 bib number or a correctly placed POF bib number are permitted to start the race.- All other athletes do not need mandatory ABOM bib number.
GPS Tracking – Elite Classes
Check GPS Tracking Lists Page.
Control Punch System
SPORTident System
- The SPORTident system will be used for timing and recording.
Renting a SPORTident (SI) Card
- Renting an SI card costs 2€ per stage.
- Rented SI cards must be returned to the organizers after their last day of use.
- Failure to return or loss of a rented SI card will incur a charge of 50€.
Changing SPORTident Card Number
- Any changes to the SI card number must be made at the Event Office before the start.
- Athletes will not be allowed to start if information changes have not been previously validated by the Event Office.
Start times
- No changes to start times will be allowed on the event days.
- If you have any constraints related to start times (e.g., needing an early start time on the last day), please specify them during the entry process on the OriOasis platform.
- Open and Kids (W/M 10/12) classes will not have fixed start times; they will have a time interval during which they can start using the “START” box.
Race time limits
- The time limit for the Long course is 3 hours.
- The time limit for the Middle/Prologue courses is 2 hours.
- The PreO time limit will be provided in the PreO technical information.
Fair Play
- At the end of each course, athletes may keep their maps. Fair play is requested from all participants.
Sport Insurance
By law, all participants must have a sport insurance. Therefore, all will be covered by the Portuguese Orienteering Federation (POF) insurance policy in the following terms:
- Athletes affiliated with the POF are covered by POF sport insurance.
- All remaining participants:
- Open and beginner classes – free insurance
- Competition classes – 2€/stage (included in the entry fee)
- These participants must provide their passport number (preferably) or the national citizen ID number during the entry process in OriOasis. Portuguese must provide their “NIF” number as well.
- The POF insurance and policy is out of scope of the ABOM 2025 organizers. For complete insurance conditions, please contact POF or consult their documents.
Athletes affiliated with the FEDO are covered by FEDO sport insurance.
Traffic Indications
- The organizers will provide traffic indications.
- Please follow and respect these indications, both for traffic and parking.
Rules
- WRE Races in ABOM 2025 will be specifically regulated by the valid IOF competition rules for WRE Events.
- ABOM 2025 will be regulated by the Portuguese Orienteering Federation competition rules in general.
- In case of any issues not covered by these rules, the IOF rules will be applied..
February Weather in Aguiar da Beira
Temperature
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- Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C.
- Nighttime temperatures can cool down to about 3°C.
Rainfall
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- Aguiar da Beira usually receives moderate rainfall in February, averaging around 66 mm for the month.
- Based on the climate data from the last 30 years, expect around 15 days of rain.
Sunlight
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- The city typically sees around 131 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
- During ABOM 2025 sun will rise around 7h15 and set around 18h10.