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ACT ROGAINING ASSOCIATION BULLETIN‍

‍In this edition:

• 21 February Twilight 3 hour 'Bullen your leg' entry open
• ACT Champs 'Naas as Pye' 28-29 March 2026
• ACTRA gear up for a big year of rogaining
• President's piece
• ACT/NSW Calendar

21 February Twilight 3 hour 'Bullen your leg' entry open

Welcome to the first ACTRA event for 2026. A particular welcome to first time rogainers, but also welcome back to anyone who remembers rogaining here in the Bullen Range in 2019.

The Twilight event map is bounded by the Murrumbidgee and Cotter Rivers, and is bisected by Paddy’s River. The competition area is criss-crossed by fire trails and forest access tracks, all of which are easily navigable, and there are numerous unmarked single track mountain- or trail-bike routes. Bullen Range itself is quite steep, but we’ve been kind and not put any controls on the steepest part running down to the Murrumbidgee.

A short event finishing at sunset is the perfect opportunity to test your fitness, nav skills and cross-country gear. Or if you want to join in the fun but not run, please contact event organiser, Stephen Goggs (T 0401 994975), to volunteer before, during or after the event, including to hang controls the day before or collect them the day after.

ACT Champs 'Naas as Pye' 28-29 March 2026

For this year’s champs we are returning to the southern end of Namadgi National Park

around the Naas River and some adjoining private property. And yes, the champs are

before the Paddy Pallin event (which is in April this year).

The area has lots of open forest and many grassy creeks and frost hollow valleys plus some handy fire trails. The course setters are using some fantastic boulders and rock slabs as control locations. Check out the photos with the button below!

It takes about 75 minutes to drive from Canberra and 50 minutes from Tharwa. Parking is

limited at the HH site, so start planning your car pooling adventure now. Camping at the HH is free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and will be on private property just over the ACT border. The night sky is so clear you can see a zillion stars!

We need some volunteers to help hang controls a couple of weeks before the event as well as over the weekend. So if you can’t compete – sore legs, arms or fingers – we’d be happy to see you! Call or email Jean ([email protected] or 0448 954 471).

Entries open soon.

ACTRA gear up for a big year of rogaining

A week ago the ACTRA Committee got together to refresh some of our equipment for the coming year. Tents were cleaned, first aid kits restocked, and control signs repainted (so if you can’t see them, you’re in the wrong spot). A special highlight was the debut of Jean’s handmade catering trailer cover, which will protect the barbeques that cook our beloved cheese toasties.

President's piece

Happy New Year everyone! The committee is excited to kick off our 2026 rogaining calendar with the Twilight event, and we’re looking forward to another great year out in the bush with you all. We recently gave the big top marquee a proper scrub, so it’s bright, clean, and ready to serve up many cheese toasties and much-appreciated warming soups at events throughout the year.

On a personal note, I’m especially excited to be heading back to Mt Clear for the 24-Hour Championships. This area holds some strong memories for me, as it was the location of my first night event back in 2022. Although we got hopelessly lost and returned more than half an hour late, it was an unforgettable introduction to night navigation and a place I’m very keen to return to now having some more experience under my belt.

Happy rogaining,

Ollie

ACT/NSW Calendar