Calendar of Events






Scheduled Meets/Events

Note: In the table below, "Permit TBD" indicates that we are applying for a permit to hold an event at the given location. The permit is not guaranteed. The administrators of the location (BLM, Tonto National Forest, etc.) could deny the permit based on ecological concerns, schedule conflicts, etc. We will update the event calendar as permits are authorized or denied.

Directions to Orienteering Locations

2024
Date Event Directions Event
Details
Pre-Registration Results Meet Director
/Course Setter
Permit Insurance Safety
Plan
Sat
Jul 13
2024
Flagstaff Area Event:
Fay Ridge Trailhead: 3-Hour Score-O
(Pre-registration required. Deadline: Thu, Jul 11, 11:59 PM)
Results Ron Birks
Kevin Adams
Sat
Jul 27
2024
Flagstaff Area Event:
NAU: Beginner's Cinics/Sprints
Ron Birks
Sat
Aug 17
2024
Rim Country Navigation Games:
6/12-Hour Adventure Race
6/12-Hour Rogaines
Results Ron Birks
Sat
Sep 14
2024
Flagstaff Area Event:
Kelly Canyon Trailhead: 3-Hour Score-O

(Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 12 11:59 PM)
Results Ron Birks
Sat
Oct 5
2024
Sundance Park: Beginner's Clinic
Erik Ringnes
Sat-Sun
Oct 19-20
2024
Petrified Forest: 4-Hour Rogaines Results Ron Birks
Sat
Nov 16
2024
Rio Vista: Beginner's Clinic
(Details TBD)
Ron Birks
Sun
Nov 17
2024
Needle Rock: 3-/6-Hour Navigation Challeng
(Travel on foot and/or bike.)
Results Ron Birks
Sat
Dec 14
2024
Rio Salado/7th Avenue Trailhead: Beginner's Clinic
(Pre-registration required. Deadline: Thu, Dec 12, 11:59 PM)
Directions Details Pre-Register Ron Birks Safety Plan
Sun
Dec 15
2024
Pebble Beach (Lower Salt River): 2-Hour Score-O
(Pre-registration required. Deadline: Thu, Dec 12, 11:59 PM)
Directions Details Pre-Register Ron Birks Safety Plan
Sat
Dec 28
2024
Ironwood Picnic Area: Tucson Area Event
(Details at https://www.tucsonorienteeringclub.org )
Details
2025
Date Event Directions Event
Details
Pre-Registration Results Meet Director
/Course Setter
Permit Insurance Safety
Plan
Fri
Jan 10
2025
Yearly Club Meeting
Saltfire Brewing Company
530 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
(Pre-registration required. Deadline: Wed, Jan 8, 11:59 PM)
Google Link Details Pre-Register
Ron Birks
Sat
Jan 11
2025
Buffalo Ridge Park: Phoenix, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sun
Jan 12
2025
Rock Springs: Black Canyon City, AZ
Score-O
TBD TBD
Sat-Mon
Jan 18-20
San Diego Desert Orienteering Festival
Anza-Borrego State Park, CA
(Details at https://www.sandiegoorienteering.org/ )
Details
Sat
Feb 15
2025
Paloma Park: Peoria, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sun
Feb 16
2025
Robbins Butte: Buckeye, AZ
Score-O
TBD TBD
Sat
Feb 22
2025
Sundance Park: Buckeye, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sat-Fri
Mar 8-14
2024
Southwest Spring Week: Tucson Area Events
(Details at https://www.southwestspringweek.com/ )
Details
Sat-Sun
Mar 15-16
2024
Southwest Spring Week: Phoenix Area Events
Bartlett Lake: Cave Creek, AZ
(Details TBD)
TBD TBD
Sat-Sun
Mar 29-30
2025
Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo:
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ
(Details TBD)
TBD
Sat
Apr 5
2025
Papago Park: Phoenix, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sat
Apr 12
2025
Arizona Navigation Challenge #1
Sonoran Desert Navigation Games:
6-/12-Hour Bike/Run/Paddle Events
(Solos, Foot-only options available)
Location to be announced 1 month before the event
Within 3 hours west of Phoenix.
TBD TBD
Sat
May 3
2025
Prescott Area Events: Prescott, AZ
Details TBD
TBD TBD
Sat
May 24
2025
Rio Vista Park: Peoria, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sun
May 25
2025
Salt River Area Event: Mesa, AZ
Score-O
TBD TBD
Sat
Jun 21
2025
Flagstaff Area Event: Flagstaff, AZ
Details TBD
TBD TBD
2025
Date Event Directions Event
Details
Pre-Registration Results Meet Director
/Course Setter
Permit Insurance Safety
Plan
Sat
Jul 12
2025
Flagstaff Area Events: Flagstaff, AZ
Sprints, Night-O
TBD TBD
Sat
Jul 26
2025
Arizona Navigation Challenge #2
Rim Country Navigation Games:
6-/12-Hour Bike/Run/Paddle Events
(Solos, Foot-only options available)
Location to be announced 1 month before the event
In the mountains at ~7000ft.
Within 3 hours northeast of Downtown Phoenix.
TBD TBD
Sat
Aug 16
2025
Flagstaff Area Event: Flagstaff, AZ
Details TBD
TBD TBD
Sat
Sep 13
2025
Flagstaff Area Events: Flagstaff, AZ
Sprints, Night-O
TBD TBD
Sat
Oct 4
2025
Sundance Park: Buckeye, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sat-Sun
Oct 11-12
2025
Petrified Forest Rogaines: Holbrook, AZ
Sat: 4-Hour Rogaine, Sun:4-Hour Rogaine
TBD TBD
Sat
Nov 8
2025
North Mountain: Phoenix, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sat
Nov 15
2025
Arizona Navigation Challenge #3
Phoenix Metro Navigation Games:
6-/12-Hour Bike/Run/Paddle Events
(Solos, Foot-only options available)
Location to be announced 2 weeks before the event
Within 1.5 hours northeast of Downtown Phoenix.
TBD TBD
Sat
Dec 13
2025
Rio Salado: Phoenix, AZ
Beginner's Clinic
TBD TBD
Sun
Dec 14
2025
Saguaro Lake Area Event: Mesa, AZ
Details TBD
TBD TBD

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