Los Penasquitos Canyon Adventure Race

  • Date Sat 25th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM PDT
  • Location San Diego, California
  • Price $15.00
  • Races 3 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of exploration at the Los Penasquitos Canyon Adventure Race on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, in beautiful San Diego! This exciting event invites adventurers of all levels to immerse themselves in the stunning 4,000 acres of canyon trails, featuring breathtaking waterfalls and diverse wildlife. Participants can choose from three thrilling events: the Adventure Race, which kicks off with an Orienteering Score-O race on foot before switching to mountain biking, or opt for the standalone Orienteering Score-O on foot or the MTB Orienteering Score-O.

With courses designed to challenge and excite, the Adventure Race features a time limit of 4 hours, while the Score-O events are set for 2 hours each. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow competitors as you navigate through winding trails and uncover the hidden gems of this untamed landscape. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories! Register early to secure your spot and join us for an adventure of a lifetime!

Organiser's Description

ADVENTURE AWAITS IN LOS PE~NASQUITOS CANYON - WATERFALLS, WILDLIFE, AND WINDING CANYON TRAILS ARE CALLING!

Get ready to take on 4,000 acres of canyon trails, creek crossings, and hidden corners of wild San Diego. With over seven miles of canyon carved by waterfalls and streams, this preserve is home to mule deer, coyotes, bobcats, and countless birds. Every twist of trail brings a new challenge, and every control you find uncovers another piece of this untamed landscape. Bring your map, trust your compass, and dive into the adventure.

CHOOSE FROM 3 EVENTS:

* Adventure Race - start with an Orienteering Score-O race on foot, then switch to your mountain bike for MTG Orienteering
* Orienteering Score-O on foot
* MTB Orienteering Score-O on mountain bike



EVENT TEAM:

* Event Director: Mark Prior
* Course Setter: Ashley Young

* _Visit the VOLUNTEER PAGE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CA/SanDiego/Presidio] 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 [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/roles#day-of-event-roles]

FORMAT: Adventure Race, Score, and MTB [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]

MAP: scale 1:10000 | 3m contours

COURSES: Adventure Race, Score, and MTB (mountain bike) [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]

STARTS: 9am and 11am

TIME LIMIT: 4 hours for the Adventure Race, 2 hours for Score-O, 2 hours for MTB

All competitors must return to HQ and download by 1pm 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 [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/epunch] 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 8:45 am and 10:45am. An experienced orienteerer 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, October 4th.

CLOSES: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, Sep 5th, or when we reach our limit

ENTRY LIMIT: This event is limited to 50 participants per course, so sign-up fast before all the slots are filled. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.



HQ LOCATION: 32.94092378309307, -117.18205789755295 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B056'27.3%22N+117%C2%B010'55.4%22W/@32.9407352,-117.1817244,375m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d32.9409238!4d-117.1820579!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] - Elizabeth Rabbit Park

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: none nearby.

PARKING: Parking at HQ is very limited. Overflow parking is available north of HQ on Del Vino Ct and Rancho Toyon Pl. Read signs carefully.



SAN DIEGO ORIENTEERING: HOME PAGE [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/] | EVENTS [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/events]

Races

  • Adventure Race

    Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM PDT)

    $15.00

    Start with an Orienteering Score-O on foot, then switch to your mountain bike for an MTB Orienteering (our 1st ever)!
  • Orienteering Score-O (On Foot)

    Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM PDT)

    $15.00

  • MTB Orienteering Score-O (On Mountain Bike)

    Sat 25th October 2025 (11:00AM PDT)

    $15.00

    Our first MTB Orienteering event (on your mountain bike)!

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