Organizer:
Kieran Niklaus
Date/Time:
Date(s) - Friday 20 February, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
orienteering
rogaining
It’s time for the 2026 edition of Pubgaine!!
For those unfamiliar with the concept, PUB-GAINE is a combination of ‘Pub-crawl’ and ‘Rogaine’. In the former, lots of drinks are had. In the latter teams of 3-5 race around to collect Control Points with the aid of a map and compass. Combining these activities makes for more than a good time!!!
The rules are simple. Each team is given a list of pubs and a map. Each pub is worth a designated number of points based roughly on the difficulty of reaching it. You are allowed to only move on foot, or public transport, but no cars, Uber or bicycles (or whatever else). The team must remain together at all times, splitting up to get to more pubs is an instant disqualification.
We will meet at Victoria Park (East of USYD) – https://maps.app.goo.gl/xgPPmdUUHoV8ir1y7
The location within the park has also been announced via the UTSOAC Instagram (Give us a follow!)
The PUB-GAINE itself will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a FREE BBQ and registration from 5 pm so come along at any time, make friends, find some teammates, and get some food when you register. You’re welcome to come for just the BBQ as well!
Rego will close at 5:50pm before a mass start at 6:00. A Venue Map will be available via a QR code along with the
All teams must be back at Victoria Park no later than 10:00pm and (5) points are lost per minute if you are late. If you cannot make it in time after work/uni, you may join a team out on the course if get them to register on your behalf.
Why not increase your team’s points and go for a bonus?
1. Your Team is comprised of members from two or more clubs (+50 Points)
2. At least one member of the team is wearing merch from any of the participating clubs (+30, +5 per extra member)
3. The entire team is wearing a harness & helmet +50, Bonus +50 if the team stays tied in (Via PAS or Rope), you’re able to take any equipment off at the request of bar staff.
Please let us know your dietary requirements for the BBQ and if you’ll be participating when you sign up.
See you drunkards out on course!!
