Desert Orienteering Festival

Volunteering Opportunity

• Volunteer Ask: Please consider volunteering.
• Incentive: All volunteers will receive an email with a $50 coupon toward registration per slot.

Event Reminder

• Important Note: DOF26 will not be offering OUSA categories.
• Race Flexibility: Run any race you want!

Race Schedule

Saturday, Jan 17th

The Adventure Trek

• Start Time: 12pm Mass Start
• Activity: The festival kicks off with a 2-hour score orienteering Adventure Trek.
• Participants: Both experienced and beginner participants can chart their own path through the desert.
• Location: This year’s challenge takes place in the vast flatlands northeast of Buttes Pass.

Course Setter: Chris Day

Sunday, Jan 18th

The Classic

• Start Time: 10am-11:30am
• Competition: Measure your fitness and navigation skills against the best in a traditional 7-course classic orienteering competition.
• Course Options: Beginners can stick to the basic White course or take on the Yellow or Orange competitions.

Course Setter: Matej Sebo

The Night Goat

• Start Time: 5pm Mass Start
• Challenge: Ready to take on the desert at night?
• Course Format: Modified format extends our Goat (8-10km), Borrego (4-5km), and Beginner mass start tradition.
• Navigation: Following is encouraged, but you may face the dark desert alone to complete this point-to-point course.

Course Setter: Mark Prior

Monday, Jan 19th

The Maze Middle

• Start Time: 9am-11am
• Event Type: Navigate the slot canyons and steep slopes of the iconic "Maze" in a middle distance 7-course point to point competition.
• Challenge Level: The distances will be short, but the complexity high, with numerous route options.
• Beginner Route: Exposed ridges and memorable vistas while following a straightforward route.

Course Setter: Julien Ouellet

More Information

For additional details and registration, please visit the Desert Orienteering Festival event page.