Ucsd Score-O
About this race
Discover a new side of UC San Diego!
Join us for an urban orienteering adventure across one of California’s most dynamic campuses—where 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 Jolla—right by the Pacific. It’s home to distinctive landmarks such as Geisel Library, lush eucalyptus groves, and the winding “Snake Path” sculpture at the heart of campus.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned navigator, this event invites you to explore the campus like never before—map 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: Tad Gallistel
- Course Setter: Chris Day
- 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
Format: Score-O
Map: scale 1:5000 | 5m contours
Courses: Score-O
Starts: MASS START AT 10AM
Time Limit: One hour. All competitors must return to HQ and download by noon 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 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, Oct 30th, 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°52'43.3"N x 117°14'23.4"W
Parking: If driving, we recommend parking in the Scholars Parking Structure nearby. There is a north entrance off Exploration Drive and a south entrance off Muir Lane. It is free for the first 30 mins and $2.25/hr after. Walk southeast to the HQ on the Sun God Lawn.
Public Transit: Consider taking the MTS Trolley, which connects the campus to 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.
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Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for La Jolla yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 5:59 PM local time (PDT) in La Jolla on October 31, 2026 — 10h 52m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 La Jolla events
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