Advance online registration is required for this event.
Register before Wed July 8 end of day (11:59pm)
Online registration link coming here approx 1 month before event date
Quick Info
Courses: Classic point to point orienteering format. Five different courses for all skill levels.
Times: Check-in opens at 10:30am. Start your course between 11:00am and 1:00pm. All courses close at 3pm.
Everyone welcome: members, nonmembers, families, pets, and youth groups.
Courses set by: Anndy Wiselogle (beginner) and Andy Heydon (advanced)
Event director: Josh Kramer (events@croc.org)
Event Overview
Columbia River Orienteering Club returns to Mount Tabor Park almost every year, and it remains one of our most popular venues. The area offers challenging hills, reservoirs, sweeping city views, and the unique terrain of an extinct urban volcano.
A small parking area is available near the event center, but it will likely fill quickly. Additional parking is available along the road east of the event center in the areas marked in purple on the map below.
We use an electronic timing and scoring system called “e-punch.” Each participant or team will need an e-punch stick. If you do not have your own, one can be rented at registration for a small additional fee. E-punch is easy to learn — staff can help you at the event, or you can read more about it online before you arrive.
CROC also maintains two permanent orienteering courses at Mt. Tabor, available for free year-round if you would like to explore the terrain on your own. (Please note that the permanent course control points differ from those used for this event.) Visit the CROC website under "Get Better > Permanent Courses" for more information.
CROC thanks our land management partner Portland Parks and Recreation.
Courses (preliminary)
White: Beginner
Yellow: Beginner / Intermediate
Orange: Intermediate
Brown: Advanced Short
Green: Advanced Medium
All courses will run shorter in distance than normal due to elevation changes. Be prepared for some potentially steep climbs - especially on the advanced courses!
The start will be a short walk from the event center, up a flight of stairs to the SE Reservoir Loop Drive. Please use caution when walking along the main roads and be aware of any cars.
Map example
Here's an example of a map from this venue. (See all maps from previous events here.)
New to Orientering? Welcome!
Our events are open to both members and non-members. Beginners, families and dogs are welcome.
Have a look at our “New to O?” webpage, which covers just about every question you may have.
At most events, we offer free beginner clinics (they take about 10 minutes) to teach you everything you need to know. These are typically at 11 and 11:30. Choose which one you like during registration
If you'd like to get reminders about upcoming events, sign up at our newsletter page. (No more than a couple of emails per month, we promise!)
Thanks for coming out and trying something new, we think you'll like it!
Times
Check-in: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Beginner clinics: Usually 11:00 am and 11:30 am
Course starts: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
All courses close: 3:00 pm (controls will be picked up)
All participants must punch in at the finish and download their times even if they do not finish their course, or if they return after the course closes. This is how we make sure that everyone returns safely.
Registration and other costs
Event Cost
$17 base price - individuals
$22 base price, teams of 2 or more
- Subtract $5 if you’re a member or CROC or other O-club (Join CROC)
- Subtract $5 if you have your own e-punch (Buy your own epunch)
Online registration link coming here approx 1 month before event date
Volunteers
All CROC events are put on by volunteers, and the meet director can almost always use some extra hands. Please keep in mind:
No prior experience is needed for many of the tasks
You can help out AND still run your course of choice
Typical ways to assist are: helping with starts and finishes, handing out maps, and picking up control flags after the course closes. Typical shifts are one hour long.
If you'd like to help, you can choose a task and time shift when you register online. Thanks!
Results
Results are posted to the Events & Results web page a few days after the event.
Directions and map to event
45.5150, -122.5960
Latitude longitude coordinates of the event site. Copy and paste these into a mapping app on your phone or Google maps to get a map and driving directions to this location.
The Event Center is East of the Mt. Tabor Picnic A, near the main parking area by the visitor center and the playground. The Park is currently renovating the shelter, so please respect all areas that are blocked off. Look for CROC signs as you approach the picnic area.
Here’s an interactive Google map of the event location.