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Public is welcome at all events, unless specifically noted in the announcement. Beginners are always welcome and basic instruction is offered at no charge. OCIN Events are held rain, shine, or snow. In the event of severe storm or snow emergency, check this site on the morning of event.

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June to August, 2024     Cincinnati, Ohio
    Queen City Adventure Running Series (QCARS) is a series of short summer orienteering events, featuring 2 short, fast, and fun courses more open park land and campus areas. Season pass (includes all QCARS events, plus bonus events) is just $30 for OCIN members and $45 for non-members! Entry to individual QCARS events is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Your best 3 QCARS events count for season awards.
    The season will have 6 to 7 events in June through August. Your best 3 races count for season awards.
    Purchase your 2024 QCARS summer season pass now for free entry to all QCARS series events.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024     Lapping Park, Louisville KY
    For more information, visit the OLOU website, evening starts 6:00-7:15.
   

Aug 3-11, 2024     Canadian Orienteering Festival, Toronto-Ottawa, Ontario
    Week-long festival of orienteering events in Ontario and Quebec. First weekend is Canadian Championships north of Toronto, then events move east toward Kingston for mid-week events, then on to the west side of Ottawa for the North American Championships on the second weekend
    Canadian O' Fest 2024 website

SUNday, August 4, 2024     QCARS 5, Miami University Hamilton Campus, Hamilton, OH
    Queen City Adventure Running Series (QCARS) is a series of short summer orienteering events, featuring 2 short, fast, and fun courses more open park land and campus areas. Season pass (includes all QCARS events, plus bonus events) is just $30 for OCIN members and $45 for non-members! Entry to individual QCARS events is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Your best 3 QCARS events count for season awards.
    Please preregister for this event even if you have a season pass. (coming soon)
    Purchase your 2024 QCARS summer season pass now for free entry to all QCARS series events.
    Starts are 10 am to noon, course cleanup will begin no later than 1 pm.
   

Saturday, August 10, 2024     OLOU "Chase the Rabbit", location tba, Louisville KY
    For more information, visit the OLOU website
   

Saturday, August 17, 2024     QCARS 6, England-Idlewild, Burlington, KY
    Queen City Adventure Running Series (QCARS) is a series of short summer orienteering events, featuring 2 short, fast, and fun courses more open park land and campus areas. Season pass (includes all QCARS events, plus bonus events) is just $30 for OCIN members and $45 for non-members! Entry to individual QCARS events is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Your best 3 QCARS events count for season awards.
    Please preregister for this event even if you have a season pass. (coming soon)
    Purchase your 2024 QCARS summer season pass now for free entry to all QCARS series events.
    Starts are 10 am to noon, course cleanup will begin no later than 1 pm.
   

Saturday, August 24, 2024     QCARS 7, Hamilton High School, Hamilton, OH
    Queen City Adventure Running Series (QCARS) is a series of short summer orienteering events, featuring 2 short, fast, and fun courses more open park land and campus areas. Season pass (includes all QCARS events, plus bonus events) is just $30 for OCIN members and $45 for non-members! Entry to individual QCARS events is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Your best 3 QCARS events count for season awards.
    Please preregister for this event even if you have a season pass. (coming soon)
    Purchase your 2024 QCARS summer season pass now for free entry to all QCARS series events.
    Pending permission for this date. New Map! Starts are 10 am to noon, course cleanup will begin no later than 1 pm.
   

Sunday, August 25, 2024     Eagle Creek Paddle-O, Indianapolis, IN
    Canoe and kayak event, BYO or rent from ICO. Usually there is also an all-foot option available. For more information, visit the ICO website
   

Aug 31, 2024 - St Patrick's Park, South Bend,IN
    2-hour Score O, Start window 10 - 11. Event Director: Thurston Miller
    Hurwich Shelter

Sunday, Sept 1, 2024     City Quest, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
    Score Style Course (Go in any order). Normally has options for on foot or by bicycle. Hosted by NorthEast Ohio Orienteering Club (NEOOC). For more information, visit the NEOOC website
   

Saturday, Sept 7, 2024     Mt Airy Trail Fest, Cincinnati, OH
    Orienteering exhibit and intro courses, details to come.
   

September 14, 2024     Sharon Woods MetroPark, COLUMBUS, OH
    Central Ohio Orienteers event. For more information, visit the COO website
    This is the Sharon Woods in Westerviille (Columbus), Ohio, 43081, NOT the Sharon Woods in Sharonville (Cincinnati)

Saturday, September 14, 2024     OLOU Rough River State Resort Park, Falls Of Rough, KY
    For more information, visit the OLOU website
   

Saturday, Sept 21, 2024     Miami University Hike-a-thon, Oxford, OH
    Orienteering exhibit and intro courses, details to come.
   

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 - Peterloon 2024, Camp Friedlander
    Orienteering courses will be offered for scouts as one of many outdoor activities at this large scouting event. Many OCIN volunteers are needed. Details coming in late summer.

October 11-13, 2024     OUSA Nationals, Scranton, Pennsylvania
    pre-registration required.

Sat, Oct 19, 2024     Charles Alley Park, Lancaster, OH
    Central Ohio Orienteers event. For more information, visit the COO website
   

Sat, November 2, 2024     East Fork, Indian Mound Shelter
    Full range of courses from white thru red, for all ages. This event will include a special competition for JROTC cadets. (Co-sponsored by Live Oaks JROTC). Starts are open from 10 am to 1 pm. Control pickup begins at 3 pm. -->

Sat, Nov 9, 2023     TROL / WARS Series #1, Camp Butterworth, Maineville, Ohio
    Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.

November 10, 2024     Great Seal State Park, Circleville, OH
    Central Ohio Orienteers event. For more information, visit the COO website
   

Sat, Nov 16, 2023     TROL / WARS Series #2, Diamond Oaks, Dent, Ohio
    Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.

Jan 17-20, 2025     Georgia Navigator Cup, Sweetwater Creek, GA
    pre-registration required. 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.
   

March 15-16, 2025     Navy JROTC Nationals, Birmingham, AL
    restricted event - invited Navy JROTC teams only. Oak Mountain State Park

March 21-23, 2025     OUSA Junior Nationals, Bridgeport, Texas
    pre-registration required. Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

April, 2025     OCIN Flying Pig XXVII
    details to be announced.
   

April, 2025     West Point Invitational, Highland Falls, NY
    pre-registration required. Annual event hosted by the US Military Academy

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