Here are the upcoming events for the St. Louis Orienteering Club. For events that are open for registration, please go to our Registration Page. Please register in advance in order to reserve a map and epunch stick.
2024 Membership Registration is now OPEN. Please note the fee restructuring for membership and meets. There will be a small fee for every event for every person participating, but the membership fees have dropped. Additionally, you are encouraged to register at least 48 hours in advance. Specific details can be found on the membership page.
- 2025-01-25 Babler Cold Nose-O
- 2025-02-22 Tame the Dragon
- 2025-03-08 Scout Orienteering Festival
- 2025-05-03 Meramec Night-O
- 2025-01-25 Babler Cold Nose-O
It’s January. It’s cold. That means it’s time for an escape outdoors at Babler State Park. This year’s event offers four point-to-point courses to chose from. HQ will be at the Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter. Follow signs to the middle of the park.
Date/Time: Saturday, January 25th. Check-In begins at 8:30. First start at 9AM. Last start at 11AM
Location: Babler State Park, Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter
Meet Director: Yvonne Deyo
Courses: White, Orange, Green, Red
- 2025-02-22 Tame the Dragon
The premier rogaine event of the midwest returns. Gaze upon any map of mid-Missouri. The curvy, undulating shape of the Lake of the Ozarks, is unmistakable. With numerous inlets and coves there is over 1,100 miles of shoreline. It’s easy to see why this event was named after a similarly shaped mythical creature. Do you have what it takes to Tame the Dragon?
This is a rogaine-style orienteering event held within the 17,660 acre Lake of the Ozarks State Park. You’ll have 8 hours to find as many CP locations as can. You can go in any order and get as many or as few as you like. Your registration includes maps, post-race food, and… (we’re working on something cool).
There will be water on the course, but please plan to carry your own. And bring plenty of snacks to keep you going. Late winter weather in Missouri can include just about anything. Check the forecast a few days before and pack accordingly.
The precise starting location, the race rules, details, and last minute updates will be sent during the week leading up to the event. There is no preferred race hotel, but there are numerous lodging and dining options in Osage Beach, Missouri.
Teams are encouraged for fun and safety. Solo racers must have prior endurance and navigation experience.
Date/Time: February 22, 2025. Map distribution 7:00 am. Mass start at 8:00 am. Must be finished by 4:00 pm.
Location: Lake of the Ozarks State Park
Courses: 8 hour Rogaine format. Find CPs in any order.
Meet Director: Gary Thompson
- 2025-03-08 Scout Orienteering Festival
A regular tradition for Scout groups in the area, and a chance for everyone to enjoy the Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Date/Time: March 8, 2025, Starts from 8am-10:30am. Course pickup begins at 12 noon.
Location: Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Meet Director: Josh Borgmeyer: jb.balancedbody@gmail.com if you have questions
- 2025-05-03 Meramec Night-O
A nighttime orienteering event is planned for the evening of Saturday, May 3rd. It’s been a while since we’ve held an event in the dark. Dust off your headlamp and head down to Meramec State Park. We’re also planning a short sprint event for Sunday morning. Join for one or both. Camping options will be available.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 3rd. Night-O in the evening. Sprint Distance event on Sunday morning.
Location: Meramec State Park
Meet Director: Eric Buckley