OLOU 2026 Winter Sprint Origin Park - Sunday, March 1, 2026

OLOU

This meet is part of our Winter Get Out and Go Orienteering (GOGO) series.

We will be offering 2 courses, a shorter beginner friendly course and a slightly longer more technical course.

Tickets for this event are $7 ($10 day of). Register early to secure a spot. Optionally you can purchase a Season Pass for $30 which covers entry to all of our Winter series events including the chase finale (no need to register for individual events if you have a season pass.

Courses open at 2PM, Last opportunity to start a course is at 3:15PM, and we start tearing the courses down at 3:30PM.

Prairie Center Park Orienteering 2026 - Mar 7, 2026

PTOC

Enjoy an Orienteering event at Prairie Center park Olathe, KS. Event details are listed in the document (click on the event title above and to the left).

Chimney Rock 2026 - March 7-8, 2026

TSN

Classic courses

2025-26 TROL/WARS #14 - Miami ERC - Saturday, March 7, 2026

OCIN

2025-26 TROL/WARS season finale!

Courses: White thru Red (Beginner - Expert)
Starts will be open 11am-1pm.

Miami Univ. Ecology Research Center
Somerville Rd, Oxford, OH

Firestone 2026 - March 8,2026

LAOC

Classic point-to-point courses. This event will count for 2025-2026 COOL points and is open to the general public.

2026 Transit Metrogaine - March 8, 2026

MTHD

You have 1, 3, 6, or 9 hours and a TriMet transit day pass to find virtual controls from 15+ venues in the greater Portland Metro area (the 1-hour option will lead you through Orenco Woods Nature Park and the surrounding neighborhood - no bus or train pass needed). Use your time on buses and trains to rest, while planning how you'll find the controls around your next destination. Or skip the rest and run or walk between the different venues.  Do this as a team and have one phone running the MapRun® app and another phone running the TriMet app to find out when and where to get your next transit ride.

Morgan Territory 2026 - Sunday, March 8, 2026

BAOC

We return to Morgan Territory, with stunning views north to Mt. Diablo and south to the Livermore valley, and a high-quality map from the U.S. individual championships a few years ago.

Nikolay Chukanov has designed a full range of courses (White through Blue) for beginners through advanced orienteers, in this beautiful and complex terrain.

Use this entry form to register as an individual and pay online. To register a "team" that will stay together on the course and appear as a single unit in the results, please sign up at the event instead.

TROL (Tri-state Regional Orienteering League) 2025-2026 Season Pass - November 2025 - March 2026

OCIN

The TROL Season Pass gives free entry to all OCIN TROL/WARS 2025-26 Season events, November through March 2026, as well as free or reduced entry to several non-TROL/WARS events in fall and spring.

PLEASE NOTE: Only high school and younger students may participate in the TROL season-long competition. College students, and adults, who wish to participate in TROL/WARS events, may purchase a WARS season pass.

TROL participants, however, are not limited to TROL classes; they may run in any class for which they are eligible, based on gender & age.

WARS (Winter Adventure Running Series) 2025-2026 Season Pass - November 2025 - March 2026

OCIN

The WARS Season Pass gives free entry to all OCIN TROL/WARS 2025-26 Season events, November through March 2026, as well as free or reduced entry to several non-TROL/WARS events in fall and spring.

PLEASE NOTE: Only adults and older juniors / college students may purchase WARS season passes. High school and younger students who wish to participate in TROL/WARS events, may purchase a TROL season pass -- but WILL be able to participate on WARS courses.

For the 2025-26 WARS season, age class is based on 2025 orienteering age (age on 12/31/2025), regardless of birth date -- including in 2026. When registering for individual events, the default age class will remain the same through the entire WARS season.

Phoenix Outback Navigation Games 2026 - 14 March, 2026

GPHXO

Run/Bike/Paddle in the Phoenix area in Arizona. (See ArizonaNavigationCompetition.com for details.)

Within 2 hours of downtown Phoenix.
General location announced 1 month prior to the event.
Exact location announced 1 week prior to the event.

6/12-Hour Adventure Race (run/bike/paddle)
3/6/12-Hour Rogaine (foot only)
Teams of 1-4. (Solos allowed in all events.)

Note: You are not required to become a member of Orienteering USA to participate in this event.

Ouachita Wilds 4/8 Hour Rogaine - March 14, 2026

OCAR OCAR

Come join us for the 4th annual Ouachita Wilds 4- and 8-Hour Rogaine event!  This year we will be at Blue Mountain/Rattlesnake Ridge again (west of Little Rock, AR).   This event will be a typical Rogaine format where there will be 20 to 30 checkpoints total that will each have a point value assigned based on the level of difficulty (physical and/or navigational).  There will be 4 Hour and 8 Hour options, meaning either a 4-hour cut-off or an 8-hour cut-off.  Racers must choose their route and strategy to try to earn the most points within the 4 or 8 hours.  Racers on both courses will receive the same map and start at the same time (8:00 a.m.) but will be ranked separately. Open to Solos and Teams of 2-4 people.  Each person must register separately.  Solos will still be asked to provide a team name in the registration process. Pay at the event with check, cash, or PayPal. Additional event details will be posted on the OCAR website and Facebook event page and emailed to registrants closer to the event.

OLOU Scout-O at Camp Crooked Creek 2026 - March 14, 2026

OLOU

Must preregister for this event
Standard point to point Orienteering Courses
Fee of $15 paid when preregistering.
LATE FEE IS $5 and begins Monday the 9th at Midnight.
Discounts available for Members and Volunteers
Registration ends Wednesday 11:59 PM on March 11th.
Open to the public courses from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Courses close at 3:30 PM.

Stoney Run County Park 2026 - Saturday, March 14, 2026

CAOC

Choose the "Enter Data Manually" option below to register for our event. Online registration will close at Midnight on Thursday March 12th. On the day of event, you can start any time between 10am and Noon. Course pickup will begin by 2pm. Stoney Run is in Central Time Zone. If you are going out as a group, only one person needs to register and you only pay one fee. While registering you will enter your team name, number of participants, team member names and have an opportunity to buy extra maps for them at only $3 each! This event uses an epunch timing technology. We loan epunch chips at no additional cost to participants who don't have their own. On the following page, select Yes under epunch rental if you will be using one of our chips. If you have your own, you can select No and enter your epunch chip number. We have also added the ability to purchase a calendar year membership for $7. As a member, we'll keep you updated on upcoming events, other club news and you will get one annual complimentary event fee. To utilize it, use the coupon code "MEMBER" at the bottom of the Confirm Registration page.

DVOA_Kings_Gap PA Introduction 26 Spring - March 14, 2026

DVOA

Class Starts at 10 am followed by a course. Expect to be finished by 12 Noon.
Entry is $5 per map. Please fill this out, so we can prepare a map for you!

Cedars of Lebanon State Park March 14th 2026 - March 14th 2026

NashO

Please join us on March 14, 2026 at Cedars of Lebanon State Park

10am-12pm Start Times
9:45am to 11:45pm check-in.
Off all courses by 3pm

Meet location will be Shelter #7, Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Adjacent to Assembly Hall.
From State Park Office at 328 Cedar Forest Road, continue east 0.5 miles junction with WPA Road, go right (south) on WPA Road 0.25 miles. Shelter #7 is on the right, just past Assembly Hall.
GPS Coordinates 36.0840, -86.3235

All New Courses!
Courses offered and descriptions which may include: difficulty level, distance, climb, # of controls. 6 Courses offered:
Courses offered:
Yellow (Beginner, 2-3k)
Orange (Intermediate, 3-5k)
Brown (Advanced Short, 3-4k)
Green (Advanced Medium, 5-6k)
Red (Advanced Long, 7-9k)
Blue (Advanced Very Long, 9-11k)

Notes:
Beginner's instruction available.
If you are coming as a group (JROTC / ROTC / Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts/ Church / School Group ), please let us know in advance.

If you would like to volunteer - please let us know.

Nashville Orienteering Club Members receive a discounted entry.

***see club website for more details***

2026 US Orienteering Championships (Nationals) - March 20-22, 2026

QOC

OLOU 2026 Winter Sprint Long Run East - Sunday, March 22, 2026

OLOU

This meet is part of our Winter Get Out and Go Orienteering (GOGO) series.

We will be offering 2 courses, a shorter beginner friendly course and a slightly longer more technical course.

Tickets for this event are $7 ($10 day of). Register early to secure a spot. Optionally you can purchase a Season Pass for $30 which covers entry to all of our Winter series events including the chase finale (no need to register for individual events if you have a season pass.

Courses open at 2PM, Last opportunity to start a course is at 3:15PM, and we start tearing the courses down at 3:30PM.

ICO Conquer the Crossroads Rogaine Mar. 28, 2026 - March 28, 2026

ICO

MNOC Lebanon Hills - Sunday, March 29, 2026

MNOC

Regular orienteering meet with White through Red courses. For more information about the course colors, see our Event Types page.

OLOU 2026 Winter Sprint Lapping Park - Sunday March 29, 2026

OLOU

This meet is part of our Winter Get Out and Go Orienteering (GOGO) series.

We will be offering 2 courses, a shorter beginner friendly course and a slightly longer more technical course.

Tickets for this event are $7 ($10 day of). Register early to secure a spot. Optionally you can purchase a Season Pass for $30 which covers entry to all of our Winter series events including the chase finale (no need to register for individual events if you have a season pass.

Courses open at 2PM, Last opportunity to start a course is at 3:15PM, and we start tearing the courses down at 3:30PM.

OLOU 2026 Winter Season Pass - Winter 2026

OLOU

This pass covers all event fees for our Winter Get Out and Go Orienteering (GOGO) series. If you have a season pass, there is no need to register for events individually.

Each event we will be offering 2 courses, a shorter beginner friendly course and a slightly longer more technical course. Participants can do both if time permits so arrive early!

Season Passes are $30.

Courses open at 2PM, Last opportunity to start a course is at 3:15PM, and we start tearing the courses down at 3:30PM.

Anyone can register for a season pass (but membership is greatly encouraged). Members receive a $5 discount. Meet Directors receive a $5 discount.

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Lost One Standing 2026 - April 4, 2026

TSN

The Lost One Standing is a Sky Pilots creation, an orienteering version of a Last One Standing backyard ultra. Our version is a 12-hour event with 6 courses. We are also offering a 4-hour rogaine using all of the controls, visiting as many as you like in any order (1 point per control).

Flying Pig XXVIII and 2026 OUSA Junior Nationals - April 10-12, 2026

OCIN

2026 brings OCIN's 28th Flying Pig, Saturday and Sunday of which will also serve as the Orienteering USA Junior Nationals

On Friday afternoon, a Middle distance race will take place in Hueston Woods State Park, located north of Oxford, Ohio.
The weekend races will both be Classic distance, and take place in Mounds State Recreation area, located between Brookville and Liberty, Indiana.

Silver Falls Point-to-Point - Apr 12, 2026

MTHD

Venture forth into the forest around the Silver Falls State Park Smith Creek Village. We will have eight point-to-point courses (something for all skill levels) to choose from. If you don't have your own SI card (“finger stick”) you can rent one from us during registration. If you camp overnight, you can hike the 9-mile trail of 10 waterfalls the day before the event.

Greaterville April 2026 - April 18, 2026

TSN

Classic courses

MNOC 50th Anniversary Weekend - April 25-26, 2026

MNOC

Enjoy a full weekend of orienteering to celebrate MNOC's 50th Anniversary! Start with throwback and fun events on Saturday, and finish with a modern ePunch NRE event on Sunday. Throwback events on Saturday may include manual punching, black and white maps, copying courses to your map, and a clothesline for results. If you're newer to the sport, come and experience the way events used to be run. Saturday will be at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Sunday will be at Lake Maria State Park in Monticello.

Cedar Mill - Bethany Metrogaine - May 3, 2026

MTHD

Take 1, 2, 4, or 6 hours to collect as many points as possible by visiting control sites shown on your map. This now includes a 4-hour bike option! If you are new to orienteering, take a quick beginner’s class and then do the 1- or 2-hour course. If you are experienced and want additional adventure, do one of the longer courses. Use the MapRun phone app to monitor your time, control sites found, and points acquired. Afterwards share your experiences with others at the event social.

MNOC Interstate State Park - Saturday, May 9, 2026

MNOC

Regular orienteering meet with White through Red courses. For more information about the course colors, see our Event Types page.

MNOC Lake Minnetonka Adventure Run - Thursday, June 4, 2026

MNOC

Adventure Run courses are an intermediate navigational challenge, often with a fun/unique challenge during the event

MNOC Battle Creek Adventure Run - Thursday, June 11, 2026

MNOC

Adventure Run courses are an intermediate navigational challenge, often with a fun/unique challenge during the event

Sam Meddaugh Memorial Members Event - Thursday, June 25, 2026

MNOC

All members of MNOC and other orienteering clubs and their families and guests are welcome to come.

Rim Country Navigation Games 2026 - 18 July, 2026

GPHXO

Run/Bike/Paddle in the Mogollon Rim area in Arizona. (See ArizonaNavigationCompetition.com for details.)

Within 2 hours of downtown Flagstaff, AZ.
Within 2 hours of downtow Payson, AZ. General location announced 1 month prior to the event.
Exact location announced 1 week prior to the event.

6/12-Hour Adventure Race (run/bike/paddle)
3/6/12-Hour Rogaine (foot only)
Teams of 1-4. (Solos allowed in all events.)

Note: You are not required to become a member of Orienteering USA to participate in this event.

Petrified Forest Rogaines 2026 - October 17-18, 2026

GPHXO TSN

Two separate 4-hour rogaines, one on Saturday, October 17 and one on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the Petrified Forest National Park near Holbrook, Arizona.

Note: Please note, this event uses the OrienteeringUSA system for registration. You do NOT need to to become a member of OrienteeringUSA to participate in this GPHXO event.

Golden State Champs 2026 - November 6-8, 2026

terraloco terraloco

Sprint, Middle, and Long orienteering courses to determine state individual champions and North (BAOC + GCO + Nav-X + Truckee) and South (LAOC + SDO) team champions.

Sonoran Desert Navigation Games 2026 - 7 November, 2026

GPHXO

Run/Bike/Paddle in the Sonoran Desert area in Arizona. (See ArizonaNavigationCompetition.com for details.)

Within 3 hours of downtown Phoenix, AZ.
General location announced 1 month prior to the event.
Exact location announced 1 week prior to the event.

6/12-Hour Adventure Race (run/bike/paddle)
3/6/12-Hour Rogaine (foot only)
Teams of 1-4. (Solos allowed in all events.)

Note: You are not required to become a member of Orienteering USA to participate in this event.

Nav-X 2026 Club Membership - Jan-Nov 2026

NAVX

The 2026 Nav-X Club Membership gives you access to 28 archived Nav-X GPS courses: 2025 (4), 2024 (6), 2023 (5), 2022 (5), & 2021 (8) + $4 discount to Nav-X GPS events and discounts to events put on by other OUSA clubs (e.g. BAOC and GCO). It's $35 for new members and $25 for renewing members, $10 off for juniors. New for 2026 is an option to register for a season pass for the entire Nav-X season. If you choose this option, you will receive a preprinted large-scale map (11"x17" or bigger) mailed to you at the beginning of each GPS event window and will be registered for each event. However, you need to choose just one race category for the entire season. If you choose the Short Course season pass ($120 adult, $60 junior), you must only participate in the short course at each event. If you choose the Long Course season pass ($150 adult, $75 junior), you can choose either the short or long course at each event.

2026 SMOC Membership - 2026

SMOC

Renew or start your SMOC Membership. Members get $5 off races and access to training forums.

Indiana Crossroads Orienteering Club Annual Membership 2026 - 2026 Annual Membership

ICO

Chicago Area Orienteering Club - Annual Membership -

Orienteering USA membership is not required to purchase a CAOC club membership. After choosing 'Register', you can choose the 'Enter Data Manually' option to purchase a membership to our club. Membership gets you one complimentary meet fee each year. If you have more than one person in the household who participates separately please purchase separate memberships. You can always bring others to participate in a group for one meet fee and purchase additional maps.

Tucson Orienteering (TSN) Membership - Annual Membership

TSN

Tucson Orienteering Membership - One year of individual or family membership and discounts on event entry fees. Note: In the world of orienteering, each club is assigned a unique acronym. Our Tucson club is designated 'TSN'. Please do not unintentionally select 'TOC', which is Toronto.

Orienteering Cincinnati (OCIN) Membership - Annual Membership

OCIN

Orienteering Cincinnati Membership - One year of individual or family membership and discounts on event entry fees.