Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross country navigation. Rogaines are generally day and night events in which teams of two to five members travel entirely on foot, navigating by map and compass. Teams normally select their own order of visiting checkpoints. Events range in time from 6 to 24 hours. Teamwork, endurance, competition, and an appreciation of the natural environment are features of the sport.

ACTRA organises several events each year including:

• ACT Championships - 8 and 24 hour. Our premier event.
• Spring Rogaine - 6 and 12 hour. A challenging length to prepare for a Championship.
• Paddy Pallin 6 hour - A very popular and fun day in the bush.
• Nightgaine - 6 hours. Excellent for tackling your first navigation in the dark.
• Cyclegaine - 6 hours. Added route setting problem of track based navigation.
• Metrogaine - 5 hours. A local event for all levels of experience and enthusiasm.

Most teams are participating for enjoyment but a some are competitive - each team travels at their own pace and their own route. Teams can return to the start (hash house) during events of longer than 6 hours to rest and enjoy catering (included in the entry fee). At the conclusion of each event all participants are provided with a meal or refreshments.