The official World Cup was held first in 1986, and then every second year up to 2004.

The object of the World Cup is to collect points during the season.

For individual races: the sum of the four best places runners, both men and women.

The table shows all winners of the overall World Cup who achieved minimum two top 3 finishes.

This is a list of the orienteers who have won two or more World Cup races.