EVENTS INFORMATION
WELCOME
The Murcia Regional Orienteering Federation (F.O.R.M.) is pleased to welcome everybody who loves orienteering to the WMMTBOC 2025 in Región de Murcia, Spain.
Let´s get away together! The Region of Murcia invites you to roam its cities to discover and appreciate their cultural riches and diversity.
The good weather and modern facilities place the Región de Murcia as a benchmark for holding sporting events.
WMMTBOC 2025 is assigned to the Spanish Orienteering Federation FEDO by the International Orienteering Federation IOF. The complete organisation of WMMTBOC 2025 is in hands of the Murcia Regional Orienteering Federation F.O.R.M..
CONTACT
Email: info@wmmtboc2025.es
Website https://www.wmmtboc2025.com/
Mobile +34 600 97 94 09 (8:00 - 17:00 CET)
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmmtboc2025/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmmtboc2025/
More specific information for the media.
ORGANIZERS
Organizing team
Event Director: Jesús Martínez Morales.
Course Setter: Juan Fco. Abellán Ortín.
Volunteers : María Cortijos Sequera.
Secretary: Jose Aº Galián Ros.
Media: Alejandro Guijarro Carrillo.
Arena: Miguel Abellán Ortín.
Sportident adviser: Ramón López Ruiz
ADVISERS
IOF Senior Event Adviser
Jorge Baltazar
National Adviser
Lourdes Cano
CLIMATE
Murcia weather in May (Murcia, Spain):
The temperature reaches around 26℃ during the daytime in May, falling away to 16℃ at night. The UV index will be high at this time of year, so protection against skin and eye damage is needed.
On average, in May you'll see rain on just one day in the month. In other words, you shouldn't see any of the wet stuff. There's a small chance that you'll catch a thunderstorm during your trip.
You're unlikely to experience any strong winds. Expect a light breeze that picks up slightly at times in May. With moderate humidity and mild air temperatures, the breeze will have a slight cooling effect.
HOW TO REACH MURCIA
MAIN AIRPORTS
Alicante Airport is situated 75 km from Murcia city.
https://www.aena.es/en/alicante-elche-miguel-hernandez.htmlCorvera Airport is situated 30 km from Murcia city.
https://www.aena.es/en/internacional-region-de-murcia.html
VENUES / EVENT CENTERS
28-29 April the pre-event center will be in San Pedro del Pinatar.
30 April-4 May the event center will be in Thader Shopping Center in Murcia.
TRANSPORT
The organizers do not offer any transport from the airports and event centers to the competition areas.
To contract transportation services from airports and bicycle rental (in addition to the complete management of the trip and accommodation from the origin) we recommend contacting this company: https://theosados.com/
We recommend car rental (extra cost) in the Alicante or Corvera airports as the best way to move during the event.
Parking for motorhomes:
Participants who will arrive with motorhomes will be able to park at designated spots:
ACCOMMODATIONS
The organizers are not responsible for accommodation for the participants, but we recommend searching and booking (extra cost) on this list of accommodations: https://www.turismoregiondemurcia.es/en/accommodation/
Except Hostel accommodation:
From Wednesday 30 April (check-in at 12:00) to Sunday 4 May (check-out at 11:00), the organisation provides runners with 46 places in a hostel in the countryside, close to all the competition centres, for a single price of 40€, regardless of the days you want to stay at the hostel.
The hostel has 5 rooms with 6 bunk beds and 2 rooms with 8 bunk beds without sheets and towels. Please contact the hostel directly for these services (extra cost to be paid directly to the hostel). Bathrooms are shared.
To book please write to: ultrascore-rogaine@orientacionmurciana.com
Payment:
By credit card: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe9C7grZfvk4mcbIJ
By bank transfer: to F.O.R.M. IBAN: ES3921008325981300073731
Concept of the transfer: WMMTBOC Albergue + full name of the runner.
The booking will be confirmed only after the payment has been received.
Hostel website: https://albergueelrellano.com/
MEALS
Competitors are responsible themselves for dining (extra cost).
WMMTBOC banquet (extra cost 35€) is organized by the organizers on Saturday 3 May in Thader Shopping Center in Murcia with live music.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
More information on reservations and schedules in the full event program coming soon.
ENTRIES
Entries for WMMTBOC 2025 are made in IOF Eventor: https://eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/8239.
Entry fees until 15 February 2025:
Accreditation fee: 42 EUR per person (includes welcome bag and 2 model event maps).
Race day entry fee M/W35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 85: 32 EUR per race day and per person.
SIAC rent 3 EUR per day / 10 EUR all events.
Banquet: €35
Late entries:
From 16 February to 16 March 2025 late entries/withdrawals will be accepted. But for new entries, a €13 surcharge must be paid for the accreditation and for each of the 4 races. Banquet and SIAC rent will be exempted from surcharge
After the 17 March 2025 entries will not be accepted.
Full payment of all entry and accreditation fees must be made no later than 17 March 2025. Competitors may be excluded if their fee is not paid.
PAYMENT
By credit card:
By transfer Bank:
All payments are to be made to F.O.R.M. (FEDERACION DE ORIENTACION DE LA REGION DE MURCIA), as follows (all charges are paid by sender).
Bank Account details:
Bank name: CAIXABANK
BIC/SWIFT: CAIXESBBXXX
IBAN: ES3921008325981300073731
Bank Address:
CAIXABANK, OFICINA AGROBANK ALHAMA DE MURCIA-ESPUÑA, Oficina núm. 8325
AV. CONSTANTINO LOPEZ, 25 30840 ALHAMA DE MURCIA, MURCIA
+34 968 63 07 07
Account owner:
FEDERACION DE ORIENTACION DE LA REGION DE MURCIA
Calle Cervantes, s/n, Polideportivo el Praico, bajos, despacho 6, 30840 ALHAMA DE MURCIA, MURCIA
+34 600 97 94 09
Once payment has been made, the payment receipt must be sent by email or WhatsApp.
WMMTBOC 2025 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Wednesday 30 April
Long distance Model Event 1. El Valle, Murcia. From 09.00 to 18:00
Middle distance Model Event 2. Huerta de Ojós. From 09:00 to 18:00
Opening Ceremony. Murcia. At 19:00
Thursday 1 May
WMMTBOC E1 Middle Distance race. Ricote. From 10:00.
Prize-giving Middle Distance. At 15:00
Friday 2 May
Long distance Model Event 1. El Valle, Murcia. From 09:00 to 13:00
WMMTBOC E2 Mass Start race. Las Salinas, Molina de Segura. From 15:00
Priz- giving Mass Start. At 19:00
Saturday 3 May
WMMTBOC E3 Long Distance race. Coto Cuadros, Murcia. From 09:00.
Prize-giving Long Distance. At 15:00
WMMTBOC Banquet in Thader Shopping Center in Murcia. At 20:00
Sunday 4 May
WMMTBOC E4 Sprint Distance. Espinardo, Murcia. From 09:00.
Prize-giving Sprint Distance. Campus UMU (Murcia University), Espinardo, Murcia. At 15:00
CLASSES & PARTICIPACION
Winning times are similar to those proposed by IOF guidelines.
WMMTBOC Classes:
W/M 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85.
Two adjacent classes in the same decade can be merged if either or both have fewer than 5 entries. W/M 70 and older keep the 5 year steps independent onregistered starters. Participation in WMMTBOC is open to all competitors according to their age classes.
According to article 10.5. of the Spanish MTBO League Rules, the rider who participates in the 2025 World Veterans Championships in a category other than the one in which he/she competes in the league, will obtain the same score in these events as if he/she were the organiser.
Competitors participate at their own risk. Third party insurance and personal injury insurance is compulsory and shall be the responsibility of their federation or themselves, according to national regulations. The Organizer will provide first aid at the competition centre and at the arenas of each event. The Organizer will not bear costs connected to the health insurance of foreign participants.
RULES
The WMMTBOC 2025 will be organized in accordance with the Orienteering Competition Rules for IOF MTB Orienteering Events 2025.
All Competition Rules for IOF MTBO rules are available here: https://orienteering.sport/mtbo/competition-rules/
Use of cycling helmets is compulsory.
Bicycle must be with the competitor all the time.
Competitor found moving without his/her bicycle will be disqualified.
It is forbidden to use main roads marked with red crosses or zig-zag lines.
Competitors must follow traffic rules.
WMMTBOC 2025 will follow the International Specification for MTB Orienteering Maps ISMMTBOM 2023.
Riding off track:
It is generally forbidden to leave the tracks. Exceptions are the samples underneath. Any violation will be punished with disqualification by controllers. More information in the section RIDING OFF TRACK.
EMBARGOED AREAS
Information about the embargoed areas can be found on IOF Eventor: https://eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/8239
A direct link to the overview map of embargoed areas can be found here: Embargoed areas.
The embargo is in place until after the WMTBOC2025. The areas marked on the map are embargoed for all orienteering activities, unless specifically permitted by the organizers. The embargoed areas are out of bounds for all potential participants and team members, including competitors, team coaches, manager or anyone associated the team/individual.
Any permission for access into embargoed areas must be requested from the organizers, if needed and before access. This includes also if there are any MTB events taking place in the embargoed areas and potential competitors wish to participate. The embargo includes the use of drones in or above the terrain.
OLD MAPS
Middle race: Ricote.
Long race: Coto Cuadros.
Mass start race: Las Salinas.
Sprint race: Campus UMU.
TIMEKEEPING SYSTEM
SPORTident Air+ will be used in all competitions.
All competitors will have to use an Active Card (SIAC). Rental will be possible.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
You do not need a visa if you come from EU or Schengen area country. Other international travellers may be required to hold a Spain visa prior to travel to Spain depending on your country of residence. For more information, please see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain:
If you require further assistance, please email info@wmmtboc2025.es
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Registration period (only for trainings) until 21 April.
Entry fee per training day (except Cabezo de la Jara, 27 April) and per person: 10 €.
Payment by credit card.
Starts from 9:00 to 10.30 (picking controls at 12.30, except Saturday 26th April in Aviles will be at 13:00 ).
Meeting point and delivery of training maps is the Parking lot.
Avilés, Lorca
Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025
Course planner: Francisco Varela
Cabezo de la Jara, Puerto Lumbreras
Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025.
Course planner: Francisco Varela
This activity is part of a MTBO Southeast Circuit race (regional competition) it has its own registration system and other fees.
Cabezo Rajao, La Unión
Date: Monday, 28 april 2025
Course planner: Francisco Varela
Canteras, Cartagena
Date: Tuesday, 29 apr 2025
Course planner: Francisco Varela
HOME RACE CSE MTBO 2025
Sunday 27 April:
Home race belonging to the “Circuito del Sureste”. Cabezo de la Jara, Puerto Lumbreras.
Classes: M/W 15, 17, 20, 21, ELITE, 40, 50, 60, EQUIPOS, OPEN.
Entry fees:
Runners with Spanish or Portuguese federation license: 12 €
Runners without Spanish or Portuguese federation license: 15 €.
Payment by credit card.
Course planner: Francisco Varela
OPEN RACES
Open races during WMMTBOC 2025 will be organised, competitors will start after WMMTBOC competitors.
Form 1 May to 4 May.
Classes: OPEN-LARGO (long distance and and difficult), OPEN-MEDIO (middle distance and medium difficulty), OPEN-CORTO (short distance and easy ).
Entry fees:
Runners with Spanish or Portuguese federation license, fee per race: 8 €.
Runners Runners without Spanish or Portuguese federation license 10 €.
SPANISH MTBO LEAGUE AN WRE 2025 IV TROFEO MURCIA COSTA CÁLIDA
Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May public scoring races for the Spanish MTBO League, WRE and IV COSTA CÁLIDA MTBO Trohpy.
Classes: M/W-15, 17, 20, 21, ELITE, 40, 45, 50. 55, 60.
More information and entries form Spanish MTBO League 2025 and WR
RIDING OFF TRACK
It is forbidden to leave the tracks. Exceptions are the samples underneath. At any violation there will be taken photos of the participants, and the photo will be delivered to the organisers to decide if disqualification by marshals.
There are some paths enabled by the organization that will be painted on the map with the following symbols:
824 Open land, permitted to ride (A).
825 Forested area, permitted to ride (A).
826 Rough open land, permitted to ride (A).
827 Narrow ride or linear trace through the terrain, permitted to ride: fast riding (L).
828 Narrow ride or linear trace through the terrain, permitted to ride: medium riding (L).
829 Narrow ride or linear trace through the terrain, permitted to ride: slow riding (L).
830 Narrow ride or linear trace through the terrain, permitted to ride: very slow riding (L).
Violation of these rules may, if done deliberately, result in exclusion from the championships without compensation There will be marshals in the terrain controlling the competitors.
MAPS DETAILS AND TERRAIN DESCRIPTION
Ricote
01 May 2025.
01 May 2025.
Middle distance race.
Scale / Contour interval
1:5 000 / 2,5 m
The race will take place in a typical orchard fruit among lemon, orange and peach trees in which we can find many features and objects such as fences, walls and an extensive path network.
The winning time will be between 50-55 minutes and it is the same for all age classes.
Las Salinas
02 May 2025.
02 May 2025.
Mass start race.
Scale / Contour interval
1:10 000 / 5 m
Las Salinas is a mixed terrain map switching between populated areas, forest and including land without vegetation which offers a wide variety and extensive network of paths.
The ground is slightly uneven, but there are many small hills that you can bypass and thus avoid accumulating too much elevation.
The winning time will be between 75-85 minutes and it is the same for all age classes.
Coto Cuadros
03 May 2025
03 May 2025
Long distance race.
Scale / Contour interval
1: 15 000 / 5 m
The map is a typical Mediterranean terrain. The vegetation is predominantly a large pine forest with moderate climbs and descents. It contains a great variety of paths and forest roads that will turn it into an interesting race.
The winning time will be between 105-115 minutes and it is the same for all age classes.
Campus UMU
04 May 2025
04 May 2025
Sprint distance race.
Scale / Contour interval
1:4 000 / 5 m
The race will be held in an urban area with a complete urban feature set (stairs, fences, ramps, etc.). It will be a very fast race with sightly steep slope
The winning time will be between 20-25 minutes and it is the same for all age classes.