Published on 17 March 2026

2026 CISM World Military Orienteering Championships

The 53rd CISM Orienteering World Championships will take place in Switzerland from 19 to 25 October 2026. The event will be held in Stans and the surrounding area.

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Communication24 October 2026

Sprint in Sarnen brings successful CISM World Orienteering Championships to an End

The final medals of the CISM World Orienteering Championships were awarded in Saturday’s sprint in Sarnen. Simona Aebersold won the women’s race, while Akseli Ruohola took a narrow victory in the men’s event. With six individual medals, two relay golds and victory in both team competitions, Switzerland finished as the most successful nation at the championships.

Communication22 October 2026

Relay Double for Switzerland

Central Switzerland was at its best for the forest relays at the CISM World Orienteering Championships in Stans. Beautiful autumn weather, a great course and more than 60 teams made for a successful second day of racing. The teams of three competed in the Kernwald forest, where small hills, dips and boulders made navigation tricky at race pace.

Communication21 October 2026

CISM-OL-WM: Challenging Start in the Brennwald

The weather forecast may have added to the nerves ahead of the long-distance race. There was little room for doubt: rain was expected in central Switzerland on Wednesday. Wet, slippery ground made for a challenging race in the Brennwald.

Communication20 October 2026

CISM World Military Orienteering Championships open in Stans

The CISM World Military Orienteering Championships return to Switzerland after 28 years. More than 200 athletes from 26 nations are expected to compete in the 53rd edition, which gets underway with an opening ceremony in the village of Stans on Tuesday evening. Government Councillor Karin Kayser-Frutschi officially opened the event. With leading orienteering nations such as Switzerland and Sweden taking part, the three race formats promise exciting competitions throughout the week.

Press releases15 October 2026

CISM Orienteering World Championships in Switzerland with a world-class line-up

From 19 to 25 October 2026, Central Switzerland will host the 53rd CISM Orienteering World Championships. The CISM Orienteering World Championships will bring the best male and female orienteers from the world of international military sport to Switzerland. In Stans and various competition areas across the region, over 200 athletes from 26 nations will compete. The Swiss contingent is also of a very high standard.

Communication17 March 2026

53rd CISM Orienteering World Championships in Stans

The 53rd CISM Orienteering World Championships will take place in Stans from 19 to 25 October 2026.

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