Presidio Park
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM PST
- Location San Diego, California
- Price $15.00
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Presidio Park Orienteering Event on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in beautiful San Diego! This is your chance to explore the historic birthplace of San Diego while navigating a scenic 40-acre park filled with towering palms and breathtaking views of the city and the Pacific Ocean. Whether you're a seasoned orienteer or a first-time explorer, you'll have the opportunity to embark on a thrilling journey through history, finding hidden controls as you go.
Participants can choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, all designed to challenge your navigation skills. The event will take place between 10 AM and 11 AM, with a two-hour time limit to return to HQ. An introductory clinic will kick off the day at 9:45 AM, ensuring everyone is equipped with the skills needed for this exciting challenge. With electronic punching available for scoring and a limited entry of just 75 participants, be sure to register early to secure your spot! Join us in San Diego for a day of fun, exploration, and history in the great outdoors!
Participants can choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, all designed to challenge your navigation skills. The event will take place between 10 AM and 11 AM, with a two-hour time limit to return to HQ. An introductory clinic will kick off the day at 9:45 AM, ensuring everyone is equipped with the skills needed for this exciting challenge. With electronic punching available for scoring and a limited entry of just 75 participants, be sure to register early to secure your spot! Join us in San Diego for a day of fun, exploration, and history in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
STEP INTO SAN DIEGO'S PAST AT PRESIDIO PARK
Explore San Diegos 1769 birthplace with towering palms that sway overhead, scenic overlooks that reveal the city and the Pacific Ocean, and echoes of centuries past that surround you. Now, imagine navigating this storied 40-acre park - just you, your map, and the thrill of discovery.
This isnt just any orienteering course; its your chance to weave through history, using your wits to find hidden controls where explorers once roamed. The Jun'ipero Serra Museum watches from above, its mission-style silhouette reminding you that every step uncovers another layer of the past.
Whether youre a seasoned navigator or setting out for the first time, this is your invitation to chart your own course through the living history of San Diego. Will you find every control and leave with a new story to tell?
EVENT TEAM:
* Event Director: Chris Day
* Course Setter: Devon Grove
* _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: Motala [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]
MAP: scale 1:3000 | 3m contours
COURSES: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]
STARTS: 10am to 11am
TIME LIMIT: Two hours. 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.
CLINICS: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. 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, Oct 31st.
CLOSES: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, Nov 13th, or when we reach our limit.
ENTRY LIMIT: This event is limited to 75 participants. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.
HQ LOCATION: 32^045'26.4"N 117^011'33.3"W [https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B045'26.4%22N+117%C2%B011'33.3%22W/@32.7572449,-117.1924446,236m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d32.7573333!4d-117.1925833!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
TRANSIT: The Presidio is a short walk from the Old Town Transit Center, the epicenter of San Diego's transit system!
PARKING: Limited parking is available on Cosoy Rd. Overflow parking is available in a lot north on Presidio Drive or the neighborhood streets south of HQ.
SAN DIEGO ORIENTEERING: HOME PAGE [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/] | EVENTS [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/events]
Explore San Diegos 1769 birthplace with towering palms that sway overhead, scenic overlooks that reveal the city and the Pacific Ocean, and echoes of centuries past that surround you. Now, imagine navigating this storied 40-acre park - just you, your map, and the thrill of discovery.
This isnt just any orienteering course; its your chance to weave through history, using your wits to find hidden controls where explorers once roamed. The Jun'ipero Serra Museum watches from above, its mission-style silhouette reminding you that every step uncovers another layer of the past.
Whether youre a seasoned navigator or setting out for the first time, this is your invitation to chart your own course through the living history of San Diego. Will you find every control and leave with a new story to tell?
EVENT TEAM:
* Event Director: Chris Day
* Course Setter: Devon Grove
* _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: Motala [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]
MAP: scale 1:3000 | 3m contours
COURSES: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]
STARTS: 10am to 11am
TIME LIMIT: Two hours. 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.
CLINICS: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. 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, Oct 31st.
CLOSES: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, Nov 13th, or when we reach our limit.
ENTRY LIMIT: This event is limited to 75 participants. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.
HQ LOCATION: 32^045'26.4"N 117^011'33.3"W [https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B045'26.4%22N+117%C2%B011'33.3%22W/@32.7572449,-117.1924446,236m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d32.7573333!4d-117.1925833!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
TRANSIT: The Presidio is a short walk from the Old Town Transit Center, the epicenter of San Diego's transit system!
PARKING: Limited parking is available on Cosoy Rd. Overflow parking is available in a lot north on Presidio Drive or the neighborhood streets south of HQ.
SAN DIEGO ORIENTEERING: HOME PAGE [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/] | EVENTS [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/events]
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