Desert Orienteering Festival
Desert Orienteering Festival
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Get ready to experience the thrill of the Desert Orienteering Festival, a series of exhilarating races through the captivating terrains of the great outdoors! Grab your compass and unleash the adventurer within you in the 2-hour Adventure Trek across the desert on January 17, challenge your limits with The Classic course on January 18th, and when dusk falls, tackle the desert's mysteries with The Night Goat—our dusk-till-dark twist on the traditional format.
Test your orienteering skills in The Maze Middle on January 19th, artfully directing yourself through the complex slot canyons and steep slopes. With course options ranging from beginner-friendly to expert-level, there's something for everyone—whether you're just getting your feet wet or you're a seasoned navigator. Plus, volunteers get a sweet deal with a $50 coupon toward registration, so why not join the community that makes it all happen? Remember, pick any race you want; the choice is yours!
The Adventure Trek, Classic - White, Classic - Yellow, and 15 more
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 - Mon, Jan 19, 2026
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Borrego Springs, United States
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Location
Coyote Canyon Wildflower Viewing Area - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Di Giorgio Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA
Start times
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026
The Adventure Trek: 12:00 PM
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026
Classic - White: 10:00 AMClassic - Yellow: 10:00 AMClassic - Orange: 10:00 AMClassic - Brown: 10:00 AMClassic - Green: 10:00 AMClassic - Red: 10:00 AMClassic - Blue: 10:00 AMNight Goat - Beginner: 5:00 PMNight Goat - Borrego (Intermediate): 5:00 PMNight Goat - Goat (Advanced): 5:00 PM
Monday, Jan 19, 2026
Maze - White: 9:00 AMMaze - Yellow: 9:00 AMMaze - Orange: 9:00 AMMaze - Brown: 9:00 AMMaze - Green: 9:00 AMMaze - Red: 9:00 AMMaze - Blue: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Desert Orienteering Festival
The Adventure Trek
free
Classic - White
free
Classic - Yellow
free
Classic - Orange
free
The Adventure Trek
free
Classic - White
free
Classic - Yellow
free
Classic - Orange
free
How to get there
Coyote Canyon Wildflower Viewing Area - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Di Giorgio Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA
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