Foot and Bike Events
Our most popular events are orienteering on foot, bike, or both! Come and explore Ottawa's iconic green spaces or urban mazes.
Our foot and bike events happen throughout the year:
- During spring and fall, our meets are typically held on Sunday mornings
- During June, our popular Summer Solstice meets are held in the evening in city parks and forested areas
- Over July and August, a variety of sprint events are hosted on urban maps
We run regardless of the weather. However, always check this site if there is an extreme weather event to see if the meet is still running.
"Whether you want a day in the woods with your family or are ready for the ultimate orienteering challenge these events are for you."
We encourage everyone to come to these events - they're a great introduction to the sport and offer a challenge to experienced orienteers alike.
Getting Registered
If you have never been to one of our events, we do ask you to give us some safety information about yourself. Fill in a pre-registration form before noon on the day prior to the event for a seamless race check-in. There is no charge to fill in the pre-registration form and does not commit you to attending the event.
Once you arrive, your final registration details and payment will be accepted. You'll get your map and have a chance to ask questions if its one of your first times orienteering. Take advantage of the mini-clinic that we offer at many of our events to get started!
Bringing a Group
If you are bringing a group, please give us advance knowledge by email (meets@ottawaoc.ca) so we can be sure to have sufficient maps and, if needed, instructors to give your group an introduction to the sport in the language of your choice. Each member of the group should fill in the pre-registration form.
Annual Pass
Annual members may want to consider an 'Annual Pass' which will cover the meet cost given below.
Cost
Please note that although we do have credit and debit available at most events, sadly things don't always work right. Please be prepared to pay with cash or e-transfer if necessary.
Costs may vary but a typical meet cost for a single race event is :
| Standard Meet Costs per start | Adults | Jrs (8-20 yrs) | group * | family ** | Child (0-7yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual members | $10.00 | $7.00 | $24 | $24 | free |
| Day-members - we welcome you to join us for the day | $14.00 | $8.00 | $35 | $35 | free |
| * group = all members of the group running the same course with one timing stick | |||||
| ** family = one household of parents and children - individuals can be running different courses. group/family - For Novice course only - $15 if first registrant is a member, $22 if no members in the group/family | |||||
| Additional fees | |||||
| Timing chip rental (no charge for the novice course) | $2.00 | ||||
| Compass rental | $2.00 + $10 rental deposit | ||||
| Whistle purchase (whistles are mandatory) | $2.00 | ||||