UCSD
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 10:00AM PST
- Location La Jolla, California
- Price $15.00
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting urban orienteering adventure at UC San Diego on Saturday, November 15, 2025! Nestled in the picturesque La Jolla area of San Diego, this event invites participants to discover the vibrant and dynamic UCSD campus, spanning over 2,178 acres along the stunning Pacific coastline. With courses available for beginners, intermediates, and advanced navigators, everyone can join in the fun as you explore iconic landmarks such as the Geisel Library and the winding Snake Path sculpture.
Starting at 10 AM and running until 11 AM, participants will have two hours to navigate through the campus using a map and compass. Don't miss the introductory clinic at 9:45 AM for tips from experienced orienteers! With electronic punching systems for scoring and a limit of 100 participants, this event promises to be both thrilling and memorable. Gather your friends, embrace the adventure, and experience UC San Diego in a whole new way!
Starting at 10 AM and running until 11 AM, participants will have two hours to navigate through the campus using a map and compass. Don't miss the introductory clinic at 9:45 AM for tips from experienced orienteers! With electronic punching systems for scoring and a limit of 100 participants, this event promises to be both thrilling and memorable. Gather your friends, embrace the adventure, and experience UC San Diego in a whole new way!
Organiser's Description
DISCOVER A NEW SIDE OF UC SAN DIEGO!
Join us for an urban orienteering adventure across one of Californias most dynamic campuseswhere sun-soaked coastal bluffs meet cutting-edge research facilities, and hidden courtyards give way to modern architectural icons.
Established in 1960, UC San Diego spans over 2,178 acres in beautiful La Jollaright by the Pacific. Its home to distinctive landmarks such as Geisel Library, lush eucalyptus groves, and the winding Snake Path sculpture at the heart of campus.
Whether youre a first-timer or a seasoned navigator, this event invites you to explore the campus like never beforemap in hand, compass set, and ready for discovery. Bring your friends and find your way through this vibrant campus maze of research hubs, plazas, and hidden gems.
This event is co-hosted by the UCSD Orienteering Club - go Tritons!
EVENT TEAM:
* Event Director: Rachael Qian
* Course Setter: Kaushik Komandur
* _Visit the VOLUNTEER PAGE to learn how to help with the event._
* _See "Volunteer" at the top right of the page. _
* _Volunteers receive up to a $20 credit toward a race registration fee._
* Volunteer roles explained in detail [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/roles#day-of-event-roles]
FORMAT: Traditional [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]
MAP: scale 1:10000 | 5m 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. 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 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, Nov 1st.
CLOSES: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, Nov 14th, 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: Sun God Lawn: 32^052'43.3"N x 117^014'23.4"W [https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B052'43.3%22N+117%C2%B014'23.4%22W/@32.8786903,-117.2406035,395m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d32.878689!4d-117.239838!5m1!1e1?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
TRANSIT: Please consider taking the MTS Trolley, which connects the campus with most of San Diego. From the Trolley, take the path around the Northeast side of Epstein Family Amphitheater, then walk west on Lyman Lane/Mandeville Ave until you see the Sun God statue. An extensive network of bike paths connects UCSD with La Jolla and downtown.
PARKING: If driving, we recommend parking in the Sixth College parking structure nearby. It is free for the 30 mins and $2.25/hr after. To get from Sixth College to the event headquarters, walk south on Ridge Walk.
SAN DIEGO ORIENTEERING: HOME PAGE [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/] | EVENTS [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/events]
Join us for an urban orienteering adventure across one of Californias most dynamic campuseswhere sun-soaked coastal bluffs meet cutting-edge research facilities, and hidden courtyards give way to modern architectural icons.
Established in 1960, UC San Diego spans over 2,178 acres in beautiful La Jollaright by the Pacific. Its home to distinctive landmarks such as Geisel Library, lush eucalyptus groves, and the winding Snake Path sculpture at the heart of campus.
Whether youre a first-timer or a seasoned navigator, this event invites you to explore the campus like never beforemap in hand, compass set, and ready for discovery. Bring your friends and find your way through this vibrant campus maze of research hubs, plazas, and hidden gems.
This event is co-hosted by the UCSD Orienteering Club - go Tritons!
EVENT TEAM:
* Event Director: Rachael Qian
* Course Setter: Kaushik Komandur
* _Visit the VOLUNTEER PAGE to learn how to help with the event._
* _See "Volunteer" at the top right of the page. _
* _Volunteers receive up to a $20 credit toward a race registration fee._
* Volunteer roles explained in detail [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/roles#day-of-event-roles]
FORMAT: Traditional [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/formats]
MAP: scale 1:10000 | 5m 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. 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 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, Nov 1st.
CLOSES: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, Nov 14th, 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: Sun God Lawn: 32^052'43.3"N x 117^014'23.4"W [https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B052'43.3%22N+117%C2%B014'23.4%22W/@32.8786903,-117.2406035,395m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d32.878689!4d-117.239838!5m1!1e1?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
TRANSIT: Please consider taking the MTS Trolley, which connects the campus with most of San Diego. From the Trolley, take the path around the Northeast side of Epstein Family Amphitheater, then walk west on Lyman Lane/Mandeville Ave until you see the Sun God statue. An extensive network of bike paths connects UCSD with La Jolla and downtown.
PARKING: If driving, we recommend parking in the Sixth College parking structure nearby. It is free for the 30 mins and $2.25/hr after. To get from Sixth College to the event headquarters, walk south on Ridge Walk.
SAN DIEGO ORIENTEERING: HOME PAGE [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/] | EVENTS [https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/events]
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