Events

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.

  • 2024-11-30 Turkey-O at Don Robinson

    Come explore one of Missouri’s newer state parks. Established in 2012, Don Robinson State Park is ~840 acres of unique, rugged and (un)forgiving topography that includes sandstone box canyons, sheltered caves, cliffs, hidden glades, and upland and bottomland forests.

    The 2024 edition of the SLOC Turkey-O will feature 2 courses, a 90 minute beginner/intermediate Score-O and a 3 hour advanced Score-O. Both courses will open starting at 9am. Last start will be 10am and the course will close at 1pm. 

    PLEASE PRE-REGISTER

    Registration is OPEN

    Date: Saturday, November 30th.

    Time: Either course can start as early as 9am. Last start 10am. Course closes at 1pm

    Location: Main Pavilion at Don Robinson State Park (9275 Byrnesville Rd, Cedar Hill, MO 63016).

    Courses: Courses: Red (3 Hour), Yellow (90 Minutes).  Course open at 9am. Last start 10am. Course closes at 1pm. One point will be deducted from the racer’s score for every min in excess of the course time limit. For example, if a racer finishes the advanced course with 22 CPs found in 3:05:23, they will have 5 points deducted and be ranked as if they only located 17.

    Anyone completing their course in less than the maximum time limit (3hrs or 90min respectively) will have the opportunity to complete a 5 CP Mystery-O navigation challenge for up to 5 bonus point. 

    Bonus Mystery-O: 1) No printed maps allowed. 2) Course time limits and penalties still apply,

    Meet Director: Manoj Sood

  • 2024-12-14 Holiday-O at Indian Camp Creek

    Date: Saturday, December 14

    Location: Indian Camp Creek Park (Saint Charles County), Lakeside Shelter

    2679 Dietrich Rd, Foristell, MO 63348
    Lakeside Shelter. GPS coordinates: 38.8799775, -90.9361747

    Time: Check-in and first starts at 9:00am, Courses close at 1:00pm

    Courses: 3 point to point courses to pick from!
    – White (Beginner), Distance 2-3 Km

    – Yellow (Intermediate), Distance 3-5 km

    – Red (Advanced), Distance 6-8km

    Note: The distances above are straight lines from checkpoint to checkpoint. Your actual distance may vary slightly. Checkpoints must be completed in the order specified on the map.

    Meet Director: Scott & Melissa Kelley

  • 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

  • 2025-04-?? Meramec Night-O

    A night time orienteering event is being planned for the third or fourth weekend of April. There will be camping options and possibly a sprint event in the morning. Details coming soon.

    Date/Time: April 2025

    Location: Meramec State Park

    Meet Director:  Eric Buckley