# Desert Orienteering Festival

- **When:** Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-191834-desert-orienteering-festival

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/BorregoSprings/DesertOrienteeringFestival?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Please consider volunteering. All volunteers will receive an email with a $45 coupon toward registration per slot. 

REMINDER: DOF27 will not be offering OUSA categories. Run any race you want! 

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Saturday, Jan 16th

The Maze Middle

Starts11am-1pm

Navigate the slot canyons and steep slopes of the iconic "Maze" in a middle-distance 7-course point-to-point competition. The distances will be short, but the complexity high, with numerous route options and physical challenges between controls in this three-dimensional wonderland.

Beginners will be thrilled by exposed ridges and memorable vistas while following a more straightforward route. 

Course Setter: Matej Sebo

 

Skills Camp

Afternoon, TBD

Sharpen your orienteering skills between The Middle and Night courses! We've got hands-on table activities at HQ and short skill-building courses in the field — all designed to make you a better navigator.

More info coming soon!!

Course Setter: Michael Noblett

 

The Night Relay

5:30pm Mass Start

Are you ready to take on the desert at night? ​

This event will have teams of 2 that work together on the course. More details coming...

Course Setter:  Chris Day & Michael Noblett

 

Sunday, Jan 17th

The Classic

Starts 9am-11am

Measure your fitness and navigation skills against the best in a traditional 7-course classic orienteering competition spanning both technical and fast terrain.

Beginners can stick to the basic White course or use their newly built skills to take on the Yellow or Orange competitions.

Course Setter:  Matej Sebo

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-191834-desert-orienteering-festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191834-desert-orienteering-festival) — data from Run This (runthis.run).