Greater Portland Area Transit Metrogaine

Registration for this event will open in January, 2026

March 8, 2026

Greater Portland Area, OR

[45.4486, -122.8069]

HIGHLIGHTS

4-, 8-, and 12-hour courses
At least 7 distinct maps drawn to general urban rogaine standards. Each map contains a score orienteering course.
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.
- Competitors can also choose to run or walk between any of the maps.
The MapRun® phone app records the virtual controls that you find on each course.
“Hash House” with refreshments is open throughout the event and afterwards
Individuals or teams can compete in 4-hour courses. Teams of 2-3 people are required for the 8-hour and 12-hour courses.
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.

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

All Female teams may alternatively compete in the Mixed Gender or All Male classes.
Mixed Gender teams may alternatively compete in the All Male classes.
Junior and veteran competitors may alternatively compete in Open classes.
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.

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

Required
- Phone with MapRun app installed
Recommended
- Battery backup and cable
- Compass
- Sunscreen
- Hat

Register for the Event

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

Registration opens on Sunday, Jan 2, 2026

Registration closes on Saturday Feb 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM

We use the Orienteering USA (OUSA) Event Register system to manage our events.

An OUSA account is not required. If you don't have an OUSA membership, select the Enter Data Manually option.
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
Your registration is not complete until you sign your waiver and pay your fees (adults must sign for minors).
- Parents/Guardians, please register your minor children separately and sign the waver for them.
All participants must be registered individually, even if they are part of a team.
- 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.
After registration has closed, we will send an email out with the final instructions for the event.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

CLICK HERE TO JOIN MT HOOD ORIENTEERING

Tri-Met Transit Metrogaine Event Fees*

The following discounts can be applied to fees shown below:

Members of Mt Hood Orienteering: -$6
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 fees. Take note of deadlines in the "Register for the Event" section 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:

Members of Mt Hood Orienteering: -$6
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 in the "Register for the Event" section 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.

Event "hash house" location to be determined

To get to this event:

Address: TBD - check back closer to January, 2026

GPS coordinates: [45.5397, -122.6519]

Driving directions: Click on the Directions link on the map for a complete set of driving directions to TBD. Park on the side of the street along the school. Parking is limited, so carpool or take transit to the event center if possible.

Transit options: To plan your transit trip, go to https://trimet.org/.

Mt Hood Orienteering