Seaport Sprint

This September, SDO heads downtown, with courses stretching from the USS Midway south to Embarcadero Marina Park North. Follow the Embarcadero promenade past Tuna Harbor's fishing boats, public art, and naval memorials, wind through Seaport Village's cobblestone paths and hidden gardens, then finish among the open lawns and bay views of Embarcadero Marina Park North. Every course is timed and split by level — beginner, intermediate, and advanced — so if you're chasing a personal best, the clock's on your side. New to orienteering? Take it at your own pace and just enjoy being outside — no experience required. Grab your compass, pick up your map at check-in, and get moving. 🧭

Event Team:

• Event Director: Chelsea McBride
  Course Setter: Julien Ouellet
• Visit the Volunteer page to learn how to help with the event.
  • See "Volunteer" at the top right of the page. 🔝
  • Volunteers get up to a $20 credit toward a race registration fee.
  • Volunteer roles explained in detail

Format: Sprint 

Map:  scale  1:4000  |  2.5 m contours

Courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

​Starts: To allow more people to participate, we will have sign-ups for two start windows: anytime 10-11am, and anytime 11am-noon. Select your 1 hour start block, then choose the course you would like.

Time Limit: ONE hour. 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 will be used. All participants must bring, rent, or purchase one. Controls will be AIR+ enabled. 

E-Punches: If you don't have your own E-stick, rental electronic punches will be available for $5. (Use "000000" when registering).

Clinics:  An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. An experienced orienteerer will teach you the basics. If needed, we will have another clinic before the 11am start window as well.

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 on Saturday, August 22nd

Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, September 11th, or when we reach our limit

Entry Limit: This event is limited to 100 participants. 50 for the 10am-11am start window and 50 for the 11am-noon start window. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.

HQ Location: probably Ruocco Park - final location will be updated soon

Parking: There is ample PAID parking in the area

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