Results (2024)
Results for events in 2024 are below. Looking for older results? Please check out the results from previous years (or use the handy year selector below to reload the page for a previous year).
Note: If you are looking for the results of a distant (e.g., national or international) event not listed below, look for the event's entry in the Archive of event announcements. The event website probably includes a link to the results. The results for U.S. National Ranking Events (NREs) can be found here (https://rankings.orienteeringusa.org/results.php).
| Date | Event Name, Location, Type, and Notes |
Event Director or Contact |
Course Setter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 17 (Sun.) |
Shell Ridge Open Space Walnut Creek, CA |
 - 510.407.1876, |
Gavin Wyatt-Mair |
| B; Standard 7-course event for beginners through advanced; everyone is welcome, including non-members and beginners, with free, brief, beginner instruction available | |||
| Nov. 17 (Sun.) |
Shell Ridge – 2024 Nav-X Map Trek #6, 2 hr/4 hr Shell Ridge Open Space, Walnut Creek, CA |
- 510.407.1876 Nav-X Challenge (NAV-X) |
Gavin Wyatt-Mair |
| Rogaine; Unlike their normal DIY events, this Nav-X end-of-season finale is an in-person event with SportIdent E-punching for timing. There will be a 9:30 mass start for the 4-hour event & a 11:30 mass start for the 2-hour event. See the website for details. | |||
| Nov. 12 (Tue.) |
BAOC Board Meeting Video Conference |
- 415.309.1853, - 669.264.4761 |
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| Meeting of the Board of Directors; 7:30 PM; all club members are welcome | |||
| Nov. 9 - 10 | Golden State Orienteering Champs 2024; near Fresno, CA | - 510.681.6181 |
Rex Winterbottom |
| C; Friendly competition between BAOC, GCO, LAOC, Nav-X, SDO, & Truckee; everyone is welcome; Saturday AM Middle, Saturday PM Sprint, Sunday Long; no White or Blue courses; 1-hour volunteer-credit discounts available (entry deadline: Nov. 7 at 11:00 pm) | |||
| Nov. 1 - 30 | Mt. Tamalpais Watershed – 2024 Nav-X GPS Map Trek #5, 2 hr/4 hr Bon Tempe Reservoir, Fairfax, CA |
- 707.714.7264 Nav-X Challenge (NAV-X) |
Heidi Cusworth (NAV-X) |
| Rogaine; Print the map & do the course on your own schedule; alternatively, informal mass start at 10 AM on Nov. 2. Use the MapRun or MapRunG app for timing. Oct.–Nov. results will be included in the official results & accrue Nav-X Challenge Series points. | |||
| Oct. 27 (Sun.) |
Scout Orienteering Championships Briones Regional Park, Lafayette, CA |
- 925.934.6567 |
Gavin Wyatt-Mair |
| B; 30th annual Scout-O and Championships for all scout levels | |||
| Oct. 27 (Sun.) |
Public Event at Scout-O Championships Briones Regional Park, Lafayette, CA |
- 925.934.6567 |
Gavin Wyatt-Mair |
| B; Open Event for non-Scouts — Regular 7-course BAOC event in conjunction with the Scout-O Championships; everyone is welcome, including beginners — free, brief, beginner instruction will be available | |||
| Oct. 26 (Sat.) |
Haunted Shores 5K & 10K; Redwood Shores, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Trick-or-treating for adults & families! With a headlamp or flashlight, adventure through wickedly decorated neighborhoods of Redwood Shores; about 20 checkpoints on the 5k, 36 on the 10k. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Oct. 12 (Sat.) |
Land Park Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K; Sacramento, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Discover the quirks & wonders of Land Park and the surrounding parks, scenery, decor, & history. Choose a 5K or 10K challenge and find up to 36 checkpoints. Teams of 1–5 use a custom map to navigate. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Oct. 1 - 30 | Mt. Tamalpais Watershed – 2024 Nav-X GPS Map Trek #5, 2 hr/4 hr Bon Tempe Reservoir, Fairfax, CA |
- 707.714.7264 Nav-X Challenge (NAV-X) |
Heidi Cusworth (NAV-X) |
| Rogaine; Print the map & do the course on your own schedule; alternatively, informal mass start at 10 AM on Nov. 2. Use the MapRun or MapRunG app for timing. Oct.–Nov. results will be included in the official results & accrue Nav-X Challenge Series points. | |||
| Sep. 29 (Sun.) |
Huddart Park Woodside, CA |
- 707.567.3496 |
Werner Haag |
| C; Score-O event: Find as many checkpoints you can within the time limit, individually or as a team; beginners are welcome (free beginner instruction will be provided) | |||
| Sep. 15 (Sun.) |
Lake Herman Recreation Area Benicia, CA |
- 415.456.8118 |
Matej Šebo |
| B; Event for beginners through advanced; free, brief, beginner instruction will be available | |||
| Sep. 8 (Sun.) |
San Francisco Mapathon & Half-Mapathon Adventure Courses | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Enjoy highlights & secrets of San Francisco in an epic way: a Mapathon or Half! 26.2 or 13.1 miles; foot-only & foot+bike divisions; use a custom map to navigate to 12 or 25 checkpoints & 1 aid station. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Sep. 2 (Mon.) |
Ferndale Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K; Ferndale, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Third of 3 weekend events: Discover the quirks & wonders of Ferndale, its parks, scenery, decor, & history. Choose a 5K or 10K challenge to find up to 36 checkpoints on a custom-made map. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Sep. 1 (Sun.) |
Sequoia Park Find-Your-Way 5K & 5M; Eureka, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Second of 3 weekend events: Sequoia Park has many trails around its gigantic redwoods & landmarks! Choose a maze-like 5K or 5-mile adventure using a custom-made map to navigate to 10 checkpoints. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Aug. 31 (Sat.) |
Samoa Dunes Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K; Samoa, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| 1 of 3 weekend events: Trails galore, the beach, the spray of the waves, & tons of dunes. Enjoy a maze-like 5K or 10K adventure using a custom-made map to navigate to 10-20 checkpoints. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Aug. 25 (Sun.) |
Summer Series Event #6: Bedwell Bayfront Park Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park, CA |
- 650.281.5280 |
Matthias Kohler |
| C; At this beginner-friendly park, we have the final event of the 2024 Summer Series. As usual, everyone is welcome, including beginners, and there will be free, short, beginner and intermediate clinics to explain orienteering. | |||
| Aug. 10 (Sat.) |
Alameda Point Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K; Alameda, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| DATE CHANGED! Discover the quirks & wonders of Alameda Point: parks, scenery, decor, & history. Choose 5K or 10K challenge, find up to 36 checkpoints, navigate with a custom map, answer simple questions. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Aug. 4 (Sun.) |
Little Truckee Summit Sierraville, CA |
- 415.531.3627 |
Matej Šebo |
| A; Full-featured National Ranking Event for beginner through advanced orienteers; beginners are welcome, with free, short introduction-to-orienteering sessions; BAOC membership is not required | |||
| Aug. 3 (Sat.) |
Summer Series Event #5: Burton Creek State Park Burton Creek State Park, Tahoe City, CA |
- 415.531.3627, - 415.309.1853 |
Derek Maclean |
| C; This is the fifth event of the 2024 Summer Series. Everyone is welcome, including beginners, with free short clinics to explain orienteering. | |||
| Jul. 21 (Sun.) |
Summer Series Event #4: UC Berkeley University of California, Berkeley, CA |
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Wayne Staats |
| C; This is the fourth event of the 2024 Summer Series. Everyone is welcome, including beginners, with free short clinics to explain orienteering. | |||
| Jul. 17 (Wed.) |
BAOC Board Meeting Video Conference |
- 415.309.1853, - 669.264.4761 |
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| Short meeting of the Board of Directors; 7:30 PM on Zoom; all club members are welcome | |||
| Jul. 13 (Sat.) |
Land's End Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K San Francisco, CA |
- 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Discover Land's End and its surrounding neighborhoods, their parks, scenery, decor & history. Choose a 5K or 10K challenge, find up to 30 checkpoints, navigate with a custom map, answer simple questions. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Jul. 7 (Sun.) |
Summer Series Event #3: Diablo Valley College Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA |
- 925.516.7622 |
François Léonard |
| C; This is the third event of the 2024 Summer Series. Everyone is welcome, including beginners, with free short clinics to explain orienteering. | |||
| Jul. 4 (Thu.) |
San Francisco Bay 2 Bankers 5K, 10K San Francisco, CA |
- 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| The 12th running of the Bay 2 Bankers will have another never-been-done-before mystery theme celebrating the vibes of San Francisco; start at Ghirardelli Square & visit some classic city neighborhoods. Preregister for lower fees (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Jun. 15 (Sat.) |
Summer Series Event #2: Evergreen Valley College Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA |
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Werner Haag |
| C; This is the second event of the 2024 Summer Series. Everyone is welcome, including beginners, with free short clinics to explain orienteering. | |||
| Jun. 2 (Sun.) |
Summer Series Event #1: Presidio of San Francisco Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA |
- 415.531.3627 |
Deron van Hoff |
| C; This is the first event of the 2024 Summer Series. Everyone is welcome, including beginners, with free short clinics to explain orienteering. | |||
| May. 19 (Sun.) |
Sacramento Bar Fair Oaks, CA |
- 916.717.8570 Gold Country Orienteers (GCO) |
Kyle Polak (GCO) |
| B; Point-to-point courses for beginner (White & Yellow), intermediate (Orange), and advanced (Brown & Red) orienteers; classic punch cards & pin punches; max. time is 2 hours; note the "early" closing times: reg. @ 10:30; starts @ 11:00; courses @ 1:00 | |||
| May. 18 (Sat.) |
San Mateo Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K; San Mateo, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Discover quirks & wonders of San Mateo's downtown & neighborhoods: parks, scenery, decor & history. Choose 5K or 10K challenge, find up to 30 checkpoints, navigate with custom map, answer simple questions. Preregister to save money (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| May. 5 (Sun.) |
Indian Valley College Novato, CA |
- 415.895.6039 |
Petra Sundstrom |
| B; Orienteering returns to the verdant hills around the Indian Valley College campus after a 7-year hiatus, with a new map; there will be the standard 7 courses (White through Blue); free introductory instruction for beginners, who are very welcome | |||
| Apr. 28 (Sun.) |
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Richmond, CA |
- 510.407.1876 |
Steve Gregg |
| C; Five courses for beginners through advanced; free introductory instruction for beginners, who are very welcome; the BAOC 2024 AGM will be held at this event | |||
| Apr. 28 (Sun.) |
BAOC Annual General Meeting Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond, CA |
- 925.516.7622, - 669.264.4761 |
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| Annual membership meeting and election of officers | |||
| Apr. 27 (Sat.) |
Old Town Sacramento Find-Your-Way 5K, 10K; Sacramento, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Discover the quirks & wonders of Sacramento's old town & surroundings. Choose a 5K or 10K challenge to find up to 30 checkpoints, using a custom map to navigate, answering a simple question at each one. Preregister for lower fees (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Apr. 20 (Sat.) |
Mississippi Bar Fair Oaks, CA |
- 530.919.3160 Gold Country Orienteers (GCO) |
Dan Rathbun (GCO) |
| C; Score-O event: Find as many checkpoints you can within the time limit, individually or as a team | |||
| Apr. 13 (Sat.) |
Almaden Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K; San Jose, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Discover quirks & wonders of San Jose's Almaden neighborhood: parks, scenery, decor, & history. Choose 5k or 10k challenge, find up to 30 checkpoints, navigate with a custom map, answer simple questions. Preregister for lower fees (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Mar. 17 (Sun.) |
Joseph D. Grant County Park San Jose, CA |
- 415.309.1853 |
Tac Sugiyama, Derek Maclean |
| B; Standard 7 courses, plus a "Silver" option, for beginners through advanced; free introductory instruction for beginners, who are very welcome | |||
| Mar. 14 (Thu.) |
BAOC Board Meeting Video Conference |
- 925.516.7622, - 650.906.9672 |
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| Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors; 8:00 PM; all club members are welcome | |||
| Mar. 9 (Sat.) |
Westbrae Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K Berkeley, CA |
- 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Discover the parks, scenery, decor, & history of West Berkeley’s “Westbrae” neighborhood. Choose 5k or 10k challenge, find up to 30 checkpoints, navigate with a custom map, answer simple questions. Preregister for lower fees (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Feb. 25 (Sun.) |
Browns Valley Open Space Preserve Vacaville, CA |
- 510.681.6181 |
Richard Thorsted |
| B; Our second visit to this new map of a "smaller Morgan Territory", with bigger rocks and fewer trees, will offer the standard 7 courses, from Beginner to Advanced; beginners are welcome and can learn about orienteering at free Beginner Clinics | |||
| Feb. 11 (Sun.) |
Calero County Park San Jose, CA |
- 707.567.3496 |
John Richardson |
| B; Standard, 7-course, Classic-distance event for beginners through advanced orienteers; beginners are welcome and can learn about orienteering at free Beginner Clinics (unlike last year, this will NOT be a National Ranking Event [NRE]) | |||
| Feb. 10 (Sat.) |
I Left My Heart in San Francisco 5K, 10K, 2-Hour Scramble San Francisco, CA |
- 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Valentine-themed adventure: About 24 Hearts sculptures are scattered around scenic spots in San Francisco's downtown, South of Market, and Mission Bay neighborhoods. Teams of 1-5 will find them on the 5K, 10K, or 2-hour Scramble. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Feb. 6 (Tue.) |
BAOC Casual Forum Video Conference |
- 669.264.4761 |
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| All club members are very welcome. This will be an informal forum on Zoom from 8–9 pm — the goal is to provide a space to brainstorm ideas and chat with other club members. We will forward any popular suggestions to the Board to consider. | |||
| Jan. 28 (Sun.) |
Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park Gilroy, CA |
- 650.906.9672 |
Theo Verhoeven, Tom De Vre |
| B; Standard 7-course event for beginners through advanced; back at the Coyote Lake side of the park as in previous years; beginners are welcome and can learn about orienteering at free Beginner Clinics | |||
| Jan. 20 (Sat.) |
Go Wild! Lime Ridge; Walnut Creek, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| 2-hour Map Adventure: Enjoy a trail & wilderness scramble among the majestic oaks, quarries, & grasslands of Lime Ridge Open Space. Teams of 1-5 use a custom map to find up to 20 checkpoints in 2 hours. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event.) | |||