The aims of the IRF are to promote rogaining worldwide, maintain the culture and the rules of the sport.

[1] The IRF has adopted the Rules of Rogaining, which set the basic rules of the sport, govern the conduct of competitors and set minimum technical standards for championship rogaines.

As of June 2017 there were ten member associations of the IRF: Several countries hold an observer status with the IRF, being represented by individuals on behalf of rogaining communities of these countries.

As from 1 February 2013, the IRF President is Richard Robinson (Australia).

The IRF is registered and based in Melbourne, Australia.