Mt Hood Orienteering
​July 20, 2025
Greater Portland Area, OR
[45.4486, -122.8069]
HIGHLIGHTS
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4-, 8-, and 12-hour courses
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At least 7 distinct maps drawn to general urban rogaine standards. Each map contains a score orienteering course.
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The maps are located so that one can easily utilize TriMet Transit frequent-service buses, MAX trains, or streetcars to travel between the separate maps.
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Competitors can also choose to run or walk between any of the maps.
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The MapRun® phone app records the virtual controls that you find on each course.
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“Hash House” with refreshments is open throughout the event and afterwards
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Individuals or teams can compete in 4-hour courses. Teams of 2-3 people are required for the 8-hour and 12-hour courses.
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All courses occur during daylight hours
Event Description
This is a very dispersed event utilizing a number of maps of different score-orienteering courses. You do as many of these courses and find as many controls in any order on each course as you like. Each control has a different score value (typically a low score for easier controls and a high score for more difficult controls). And each map has a different total score value. You can travel between courses by foot (running or walking) or use the TriMet bus/MAX train/streetcars to get to the next map (Lift Paratransit vehicles are not included). The courses are connected by frequent (15-20 minute intervals) service transit routes. You may also use the aerial tram going to the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) facility at your own expense.
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The event day schedules are as follows:
Course Check-in/Map Distribution Mass Start
12-Hour 6:30 AM 8:00 AM
8-Hour 8:30 AM 10:00 AM
4-Hour 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon
Event Classes
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​All Female teams may alternatively compete in the Mixed Gender or All Male classes.
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Mixed Gender teams may alternatively compete in the All Male classes.
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Junior and veteran competitors may alternatively compete in Open classes.
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A mixed team of juniors and veterans can compete in a Junior, Open, or Veteran class.
TEAMS
Please note that teams are required for the 8 and 12 hour courses. Choose your teammates carefully. Teams must stay together at all times. If one member needs to take a break, the team takes a break. If one member of your team needs to drop out, then the whole team must return to the start/finish area and end their competition.
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If your team has one or more minors aged 14 or younger, then the team must include at least one adult responsible for those minors. Minors 15 to 17 years of age may compete as a team without adult supervision, but they still need adult signatures for their waivers.
EQUIPMENT
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Required
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Phone with MapRun app installed
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Numbered bib (distributed at check in)
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Recommended
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Battery backup and cable
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Compass
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Sunscreen
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Hat
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Register for the Event
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
Registration opens on Sunday, 5/11/2025
Late Registration (Adds $10 to reg. fee) begins on Saturday July 5 at 11:00 PM
Registration closes on Saturday July 12 at 11:00 PM
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We use the Orienteering USA (OUSA) Event Register system to manage our events.
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An OUSA account is not required. If you don't have an OUSA membership, select the Enter Data Manually option.
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There are discounts available for members of orienteering clubs. If you want to save you can become a Mt Hood Orienteering member before registering for this event. A link is provided below
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Your registration is not complete until you sign your waiver and pay your fees (adults must sign for minors).
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Parents/Guardians, please register your minor children separately and sign the waver for them.​
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All participants must be registered individually, even if they are part of a team.​​
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If you are part of a team, enter the team name/ID on the registration form so that we can group you with your team for the starts and results.
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After registration has closed, we will send an email out with the final instructions for the event.​
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Tri-Met Transit Metrogaine Event Fees*
The following discounts can be applied to fees shown below:
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Members of Mt Hood Orienteering: -$6
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Members of all other orienteering clubs: -$3
Course | Adult (21+ yrs) | Junior (8-20 yrs) | Child (< 8 yrs)/ Adult Shadow |
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4-hour | $27 | $23 | free |
8-hour | $33 | $29 | free |
12-hour | $40 | $35 | free |
*Late Registration adds $10 to fees. Take note of deadlines above.
Note: A child is assumed to be accompanying an adult on a course without navigating. A child competing on any course with a map, must register as a junior.
TriMet Transit Metrogaine Event Fees
The following discounts can be applied to the fees shown below:
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Members of Mt Hood Orienteering: -$6
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Members of all other orienteering clubs: -$3
Course | Adult (21+ yrs) | Junior (8-20 yrs) | Child (< 8 yrs)/ Adult Shadow |
|---|---|---|---|
4-hour | $27 | $23 | free |
8-hour | $33 | $29 | free |
12-hour | $40 | $35 | free |
*Late registration adds $10 to the fees. Take note of the deadlines above.
Note: A child is assumed to be accompanying an adult on a course without navigating. A child competing on the 60- or 90-minute course with a map, must register as a junior.
Directions to the Event Center at
Irvington Elementary School
To get to this event:​​
Address: 1320 NE Brazee St., Portland, OR 97212
GPS coordinates: [45.5397, -122.6519]
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Driving directions: Click on the Directions link on the map for a complete set of driving directions Irvington Elementary. Park on the side of the street along the school. Parking is limited, so carpool or take transit to the event center if possible.
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Transit options: To plan your transit trip, go to https://trimet.org/.