Results (2026)
Results for events in 2026 are below. Looking for older results? Please check out the results from previous years (or use the handy year selector below to reload the page for a previous year).
Note: If you are looking for the results of a distant (e.g., national or international) event not listed below, look for the event's entry in the Archive of event announcements. The event website probably includes a link to the results. The results for U.S. National Ranking Events (NREs) can be found here (https://rankings.orienteeringusa.org/results.php).
| Date | Event Name, Location, Type, and Notes |
Event Director or Contact |
Course Setter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3 (Mon.) |
Donner Memorial State Park Truckee, CA |
 - 650.250.2878 |
Kyle Poland |
| C; Day 4 of the Tahoe 4-Day events will provide a multiple-course Sprint event. Beginners and non-members are welcome; beginner instruction will be offered. Attendance at other Tahoe 4-Day events is not required. | |||
| Aug. 2 (Sun.) |
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park Tahoma, CA |
|
Peter Wailes, Ginny Wailes |
| C; Day 3 of the Tahoe 4-Day events will provide a Summe Series event with Beginner, Short, & Long courses. Beginners & non-members are welcome; beginner instruction will be offered. Attendance at other Tahoe 4-Day or Summer Series events not required. | |||
| Aug. 1 (Sat.) |
Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA |
- 904.210.1813 |
Rex Winterbottom |
| B; Day 2 of the Tahoe 4-Day events will provide a standard, 7-course, point-to-point event. Beginners and non-members are welcome; beginner instruction will be offered. Attendance at other Tahoe 4-Day events is not required. | |||
| Aug. 1 - 31 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #5 at 100 Lakes | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; (Continues from July) 4 hr/8 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime in August & September (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Jul. 31 (Fri.) |
Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee Truckee, CA |
|
Derek Maclean |
| B; Day 1 of the Tahoe 4-Day events will provide a forest Sprint event. Beginners and non-members are welcome; beginner instruction will be offered. Attendance at other Tahoe 4-Day events is not required. | |||
| Jul. 31 - Aug. 3 | Tahoe 4-Day 2026 Lake Tahoe Area |
- 510.681.6181,, - 904.210.1813,, - 650.250.2878 |
Derek Maclean, Rex Winterbottom, Peter Wailes, Ginny Wailes, Kyle Poland |
| B; Four days of fun in the Tahoe area with forest-Sprint, Classic, Summer Series, & Sprint events; with new maps! Beginners & non-members are welcome. Entry in all events or other Summer Series events is not required. Entry open at all events. | |||
| Jul. 11 (Sat.) |
Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA |
- 707.567.3496, |
Werner Haag |
| C; 2026 Summer Series event #3: beginner course and two Summer Series courses; beginners and non-members welcome; free beginner instruction available; participation in other Summer Series events is not required (DATE CHANGED FROM JUNE 27!) | |||
| Jul. 4 (Sat.) |
14th Annual Bay 2 Bankers 5K, 10K San Francisco, CA |
- 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| We have another never-done-before mystery theme celebrating the classic vibes of San Francisco, from Ghirardelli Square through classic neighborhoods. Teams of 1-5 use a custom map to find checkpoints. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Jul. 1 - 31 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #5 at 100 Lakes | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; 4 hr/8 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime in July through September (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Jun. 27 (Sat.) |
Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA |
|
Matteo Guareschi |
| C; 2026 Summer Series event #2: beginner course and two Summer Series courses; beginners and non-members welcome; free beginner instruction available; participation in other Summer Series events is not required (DATE CHANGED FROM JULY 11!) | |||
| Jun. 12 - Jul. 12 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #4 in San Francisco | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; (Continues from May) 2 hr/4 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime from May 12 to July 12 (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| May. 31 (Sun.) |
Presidio of San Francisco San Francisco, CA |
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Matteo Guareschi |
| C; 2026 Summer Series event #1: beginner course and two Summer Series courses; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction available; participation in other Summer Series events is not required | |||
| May. 12 - Jun. 11 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #4 in San Francisco | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; 2 hr/4 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime from May 12 to July 12 (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| May. 2 (Sat.) |
Good Grief 5K, 5M; Santa Rosa, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Enjoy a fun tour of Santa Rosa's statues of Peanuts characters. Choose a 5K or 5M challenge to find up to 23 statues. Teams of 1 to 5 use a custom map to navigate, answering simple multiple choice questions at each checkpoint. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Apr. 26 (Sun.) |
Pacheco State Park Hollister, CA |
- 650.421.6457 |
Misha Kreslavsky |
| B; Eight standard point-to-point courses for beginners through advanced orienteers; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction will be available (This is a replacement for the canceled Huddart Park event.) | |||
| Apr. 19 (Sun.) |
Monterey Bay Mapathon & Half; Pacific Grove, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Explore highlights & views of Monterey Peninsula with a Mapathon or Half! Teams of 1-5 (foot or foot+bike) use a custom map to navigate to 12-24 checkpoints, answering simple multiple-choice questions. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Apr. 12 (Sun.) |
BAOC Annual General Meeting Joseph D. Grant County Park, San Jose, CA |
- 415.309.1853, - 669.264.4761 |
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| Annual membership meeting and election of officers | |||
| Apr. 12 (Sun.) |
Joseph D. Grant County Park San Jose, CA |
- 408.688.4482 |
Tac Sugiyama |
| B; Standard 8-course event for beginners through advanced orienteers; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction will be available; the BAOC 2026 AGM will be held at this event | |||
| Apr. 1 - 30 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #3 at Mt. Tamalpais Watershed | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; (Continues from March) 3 hr/6 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime in April (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Mar. 29 (Sun.) |
Calero County Park San Jose, CA |
, - 415.309.1853 |
John Richardson |
| B; Standard 8-course event for beginners through advanced orienteers; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction will be available | |||
| Mar. 21 (Sat.) |
Emeryville Find-Your-Way 5K, 10K; Emeryville, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Discover the quirks & wonders of Emeryville. Choose a 5K or 10K challenge; find up to 30 checkpoints. Teams of 1-5 use a custom map to navigate, answering a multiple-choice question at each checkpoint. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Mar. 8 (Sun.) |
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve Livermore, CA |
- 510.407.1876 |
Nikolay Chukanov |
| B; Standard 7-course event for beginners through advanced orienteers; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction will be available | |||
| Mar. 1 - 31 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #3 at Mt. Tamalpais Watershed | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; 3 hr/6 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime in March & April (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Feb. 28 (Sat.) |
Lake Herman Recreation Area Benicia, CA |
- 415.456.8118 |
Petra Sundstrom |
| B; Event for beginners through advanced; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction will be available | |||
| Feb. 21 (Sat.) |
Wild Goose Chase Lime Ridge 5K, 10K; Walnut Creek, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| 5K & 10K map adventure courses: Enjoy majestic oaks, quarries, rocks, & labyrinths of Lime Ridge! Find 8-15 checkpoints by using a map, or maybe follow the person in front of you (if you trust them!). Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Feb. 14 (Sat.) |
Left My Heart in San Francisco 5K & 2-Hour Scramble; San Francisco, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| A Valentine-themed adventure: Teams of 1-5 find lovely Hearts sculptures in S.F. neighborhoods, and other Valentine-themed spots, using a custom-made map; answer a simple question at each checkpoint. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Feb. 12 (Thu.) |
BAOC Board Meeting Video Conference |
- 415.309.1853, - 669.264.4761 |
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| Meeting of the Board of Directors; 7:30 PM; all club members are welcome | |||
| Feb. 8 (Sun.) |
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Richmond, CA |
- 510.407.1876 |
Steve Gregg |
| C; Event for beginners through advanced; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction will be available | |||
| Feb. 1 - 28 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #1 at Diablo Foothills Reg. Park & Shell Ridge Open Space; Walnut Creek, CA | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; (Continues from January) 2 hr/4 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime in February, or at a group event on February 22 (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Jan. 31 (Sat.) |
Go Wild! MTZ 2 Hr, 4 Hr; Martinez, CA | - 510.681.6181 terraloco (LOCO) |
Rex Winterbottom |
| Enjoy a trail & wilderness scramble among the open spaces of Martinez, with lovely views; teams of 1-5 use a custom map to find up to 20 checkpoints in 2 or 4 hours. Event #2 of 2026 NAV-X season series. Preregister for lower fees. (Not a BAOC event) | |||
| Jan. 25 (Sun.) |
Gilroy, CA | |
Tom De Vre, Theo Verhoeven |
| B; At the Coyote Lake side of the park: Standard 7-course event for beginners through advanced orienteers; beginners and non-members are welcome; free beginner instruction will be available | |||
| Jan. 11 (Sun.) |
Bedwell Bayfront Park Menlo Park, CA |
- 415.309.1853 |
Derek Maclean, Matthias Kohler |
| C; A chance to see one of our popular parks in a different (cooler) season; beginners and non-members are welcome, with free beginner instruction available; kickoff event for the 2026 BAOC Youth Program; presentation of the 2025 BAOC Service Award | |||
| Jan. 1 - 31 | 2026 NAV-X GPS Map Trek #1 at Diablo Foothills Reg. Park & Shell Ridge Open Space; Walnut Creek, CA | NAV-X Challenge (NAV-X) | |
| Rogaine; (Continues from December) 2 hr/4 hr Score-O GPS course using the MapRun smartphone app; do-it-yourself course anytime in January & February, or at a group event on February 22 (Not a BAOC event) | |||