October 3, 2026 QCARS 8, Hisey Park
Hisey Fall Festival, short and long courses; run either or both. FREE for all participants! Starts 11 am to 2 pm, course closing at 4 pm. This will be the 2026 QCARS Season Final! Other fun activities including a hayride, and a food truck will be available.
Please
pre-register through Event Reg.
Locator Map. GPS: 39.497658, -84.091752
October 3 and 4, 2026 MVOC, Eastwood Park, Dayton, Ohio
Organized by Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC). Wagner Subaru Outdoor Expo - Many outdoor activities and vendors. MVOC will have a try-it score-style (go in any order) orienteering course.
See MVOC website for more details
Sunday, October 4, 2026 ICO Corn Maze, Lafayette, IN
Corn Maze Orienteering Courses. 3 courses: short and relatively easy, medium; long and very challenging navigation. For more information, visit the
ICO website Pre-registration required by 11 am Saturday, October 3.
Postponed from Sunday, Sept. 20
October 17, 2026 East Fork State Park
East Fork, south side, white thru red courses. Starts 10 to 1. Fee $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 for all youth. Free if you have your 2026-2027 TROL or WARS season pass. Online pre-registration for individuals and families opening soon. School, scout and JROTC groups please contact Mikeminium (at gmail) for a spreadsheet registration form.
Locator Map Location: Indian Mound Shelter at East Fork State Park. Follow signs for the East Fork BEACH on the south side, from OH 125 and Bantam Rd. GPS: 39.012233, -84.133279
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 COO Charles Alley Park, Lancaster, OH
Organized by Central Ohio Orienteers (COO).
See COO website for more details
Oct 24-25, 2026 Blue Mountain 2-day NRE, Peekskill, NY
pre-registration required.
Event Information
Saturday, October 24, 2026 ICO Halloween O', Indianapolis, IN
Score Style Course at Eagle Creek Park, Shelter H. Check-in from 3 pm, Mass start at 4. Courses close at 6. Park closes at 7. For more information, visit the
ICO website Online Pre-registration required by Friday evening, October 23.
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 MVOC "Pumpkin Hunt", John Bryan State Park, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Organized by Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC). Starts 12-2, range of courses.
See MVOC website for more details
November, 2026 thru March, 2027 OCIN TROL and WARS Season Pass
Season passes give
FREE entry to all league events from November 2026 thru March 2027, plus OCIN hosted pre-season events in October!
TROL (Tristate Regional Orienteering League) pass is for students in grade 12 and younger. Students (including home school) should purchase a TROL pass even if they plan to run adult level WARS courses. The TROL season pass includes a year of membership in OCIN and OUSA. Register now for your
2026-2027 TROL season pass (students in high school or younger)
WARS (Winter Adventure Running Series) is for adults who are above high school age. Event rankings are based on age. You may also purchase or renew an OCIN annual membership with your WARS pass. Season Pass registration opening soon.
2026-2027 WARS season pass (adults above HS age)
When you register, if you have an Orienteering USA account, the registration system will auto-fill your personal information; if not, select "enter data manually".
Sat, November 7, 2026 TROL/WARS Series #1, Camp Ernst, Burlington KY
also Navy JROTC Area Championships
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Range of white thru red courses. Starts 11 to 1. Navy JROTC Area Championships will have earlier starts
Park entry or vehicle permit fees: none. Restroom facilities: modern indoors. Event Center: indoors but minimally heated building. Special note: This is a girl scout camp (privately owned); no dogs please; certified service animals only.
Locator MapSat, Nov 7, 2026 OLOU "Night Owl", E.P. Sawyer State Park, Louisville, KY
Organized by Orienteering Louisville (OLOU). See OLOU website for more details
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 TROL / WARS Series #2, Camp Butterworth, Maineville, Ohio
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
There will also be a special introduction to orienteering classes just for girl scouts and leaders. Register for these through Girl Scouts of Western Ohio calendar There are two sessions 10 am - Noon and 11 am to 1 pm. You do NOT need to do the separate registration for the orienteering meet; it is included.)
Starts will be open from 11 am to 1 pm. Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Join us for a post-event social, as soon as control pickup is completed. We always appreciate a few extra hands bringing in controls - many hands make post-event clean-up fast and easy.
Park entry or vehicle permit fees: none. Restroom facilities: modern indoors. Event Center: indoors but minimally heated building. Special note: This is a girl scout camp (privately owned); no dogs please; certified service animals only.
Camp Butterworth, 8551 Butterworth Rd, Maineville, OH 45039. GPS 39.313973, -84.248461. Locator Map
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 TROL / WARS Series #3, location tba
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 COO Alum Creek State Park, Delaware, OH
New Map! Organized by Central Ohio Orienteers (COO). See COO website for more details
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 TROL / WARS Series #4, location tba
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 TROL / WARS Series #5, Diamond Oaks, Dent, Ohio
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Join us for a post-event social at nearby Ron's Roost, a nearby favorite west-side restaurant, as soon as control pickup is completed. We always appreciate a few extra hands bringing in controls - many hands make post-event clean-up fast and easy.
Park entry or vehicle permit fees: none. Restroom facilities: modern indoors. Event Center: indoors. Special note: School grounds: no pets, certified service animals only.
Diamond Oaks Career Campus, 6375 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45247. GPS 39.186320, -84.655937 Locator map
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 TROL / WARS Series #6, location tba
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 TROL / WARS Series #7, location tba
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 North American Orienteering Championships, Tucson, AZ
pre-registration required. Event Website and Information
Friday, January 1, 2027 TROL / WARS Series #8, New Year's Day, Ohio
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Sat, Jan 9, 2027 TROL / WARS Series #9, location tba
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Jan 15-18, 2027 Georgia Navigator Cup, location tba, GA
pre-registration required. Details coming soon. Normal format is: Friday Middle Distance Race. 2-stage Classic Distance races on Sat and Sun (full range of courses). The annual Mal Harding Extreme-O on MLK Monday.
Sat, Jan 23, 2027 TROL / WARS Series #10, location tba
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Sat, Jan 30, 2027 TROL / WARS Series #11, location tba
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Free map and compass instruction for beginners. Event Fee is $10 for Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15 for non-members for groups of 1 to 5 doing a course together. $5 for Youth under 18. Starts are open from 11 am to 1 pm.
This event is included in our 2026-27 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you purchase a TROL season pass (HS student or younger) or WARS season pass (adult above high school age).
Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
April 2-4, 2027 OCIN Flying Pig XXIX
All three races are NRE sanctioned. Bid for OUSA Nationals.
Friday Middle - Twelve Mile (private preserve), California Crossroads, KY, 20 miles SE of Cincinnati.
Saturday Long - East Fork State Park, north side of the lake, Batavia, OH, 20 miles east of Cincinnati.
Sunday Sprint - Northern Kentucky University., Alexandria KY, 7 miles SSE of Cincinnati.
Monday (Memorial Day), May 31, 2027 Liberty Quest VIII, Liberty, IN
Urban Score-style course through the town of Liberty. Find as many control points as you can in any order. At each control point, you will find the answer to a history or trivia question to record on your score-card. You get points for each correct answer. But you will rapidly lose points if you go over the 3 hour time limit, so it is better to get back ON TIME even if you haven't found every point.
June 28 - July 5, 2027 Canadian Orienteering Festival and Canadian Championships, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
pre-registration required. Details coming soon.
March 22-24, 2028 OCIN Flying Pig XXX, Carter Caves, KY
All three races will be NRE sanctioned.
