Vacation Isle
About this race
Vacation Isle sits at the center of Mission Bay — a bona fide island, connected to the mainland by a single road and surrounded by sparkling blue water in every direction. Open lawns, shaded trees, sandy beaches, and bay breezes make this one of San Diego's most scenic venues. And yes, July mornings here are just about perfect.
Whether you're picking up a map for the first time or you've been navigating by compass for years, you'll find a course built for you. Beginners get a welcoming, manageable challenge in a gorgeous setting. Experienced orienteers get terrain that rewards sharp navigation. Everyone gets to spend a Saturday morning on an island. 🧭
Event Team:
- Event Director: TBD
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: Traditional
Map: scale 1:4000 | 2.5 m contours
Courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
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 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.
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, June 27th.
Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, July 17th, or when we reach our limit
Entry Limit: This event is limited to 75 participants. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.
HQ Location: TBD
Parking: There is ample parking at the park.
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Trail running
Traditional - Beginner
Traditional - Intermediate
Traditional - Advanced
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in San Diego.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
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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, 207 San Diego events
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