Events
Traditional - Beginner
Traditional - Intermediate
Traditional - Advanced
Place
Julian, CA US 92036
Description
Just one hour east of San Diego lies Cuyamaca Rancho State Park — 24,000 acres of oak woodland, pine forest, sweeping meadow, and mountain vista. It's prime territory for a day of orienteering, whatever course you choose. Pick the challenge that fits you: a beginner-friendly loop, or a more demanding Intermediate or Advanced route. New to navigation? We'll walk you through the basics at check-in, and if you don't have a compass, we'll loan you one free. 🧭
New this year: two start locations:
- Beginner course: start and finish at HQ.
- Intermediate and Advanced courses: start at the remote Stonewall Mine location, finish at HQ.
Have your own e-stick and are doing the Intermediate or Advanced course? Just drive straight to Stonewall Mine to start. Borrowing an e-stick from us? Stop at HQ first to pick it up, then continue on to Stonewall Mine if doing Intermediate or Advanced courses - budget a little extra drive time for that leg. Either way, we'll run a shuttle (15-seat) between the HQ finish and Stonewall Mine so you can get back to your car. Or park at HQ and take the shuttle over to Stonewall Mine.
Event Team:
- Event Director: Dana Borie
- Course Setter: Ori Auslender
- Visit the Volunteer page to learn how to help with the event.
- See "Volunteer" at the top right of the page. 🔝
- Volunteers get up to a $20 credit for a race to cover their registration fee.
- Volunteer roles explained in detail
Format: Traditional
Map: scale 1:7500 | 5m contours
Courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Starts: 10am to 11am
Time Limit: Two and half hours. All competitors must return to HQ and download by 1:30pm so we know you are safe. If you don't check in before leaving, volunteers will search the course to ensure you are not lost. Please check in before you leave.
Scoring: Electronic punching will be offered. All participants must bring, rent, or purchase one. Controls will be AIR+ enabled.
E-Punches: Rental electronic punches will be available for $5. Alternatively, you can purchase your own e-punch at our gear store for delivery to the event (use "000000" when registering).
Clinics: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. An experienced orienteer will teach you the basics.
Registration: All participants must pre-register. All standard SDO registration policies apply.
Fees:
- $20 for adults, $10 for juniors (under 21)
- $5 early bird discount through midnight, Saturday, Sep 6th.
Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, Oct 9th, or when we reach our limit.
Entry Limit: This event is limited to 100 participants. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.
HQ Location: 32°57'37.6"N 116°34'47.8"W - use this link for driving directions
Stonewall Mine parking location: link
Parking: There is a good amount of parking at the state park. After you pay the $10 entrance fee, veer to the right to enter the parking lot.
