6117 2026 SMOC Waterloo 2026-05-31 12:00:00 2026-05-31 15:00:00 87 SMOC https://smoc-runs.com/ https://smoc-runs.com/events/view/6117 Information <p>Waterloo will offer the traditional scope of courses from White to Red.</p><p>Please register by Thursday prior so we can print maps, and you can avoid late fees.</p><p>We charge per "start"/group ($15, reduced to $10 for members with coupon code SMOCMEMBER. $5 for Juniors/$0 for TeamOUSA Members (if you are on the member list <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" id="yiv5124486809OWA12e2ab16-f864-931d-f130-d759794c4eb7" target="_blank" href="https://eventreg.orienteeringusa.org/eventregister/reglist/home/2025smocmember" class="yiv5124486809OWAAutoLink">here</a>! Not on the list? Join <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" id="yiv5124486809OWA9421274b-fa08-69fc-b5b8-13ae9ab59404" target="_blank" href="https://smoc-runs.com/pages/108" class="yiv5124486809OWAAutoLink">here</a>. If a member of another OUSA club, please use RECIPROCAL), not per person, so if you have extra folks in your party, just have them fill out <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" id="yiv5124486809OWA882df985-6033-a233-456b-f4ba0b17576d" target="_blank" href="https://smoc-runs.com/pages/219" class="yiv5124486809OWAAutoLink">online waiver</a>. An extra map is another $5. Interested in racing for free? Ask us about volunteer opportunities like flag pickup, giving a lesson, etc.</p><p>NOTE: This is a Rec Passport DNR venue - if you haven't checked the box on your plate renewal, stop by a self-serve kiosk.</p><p>The area right by the start / finish is a no hunting area, so white might be off the hook but anything longer should plan on wearing orange to be safe.</p><p>What is orienteering?</p><p>Using a detailed topographic map, navigate to a series of checkpoints (in order for this event). Race competitively or enjoy a relaxing nature hike with family or friends - the choice is yours! The route between checkpoints is also your choice - take a longer trail option, or head off cross country across hills and over logs...you decide!</p><p>Schedule</p><p>11:xx Can start when we are all set.</p><p>12:00 Can definitely start.</p><p>2:00 No more starts</p><p>3:00 Courses closed, flags may get pulled at any time. You may wish to start earlier if you are new and/or taking on a difficult course.</p><p>Course Descriptions</p><p>White/Beginner - One to two miles. Takes 30-60 minutes to walk. Points are on trails.</p><p>Yellow/Intermediate - Two to three miles. Takes 45-90 minutes to walk. Flags are visible from the trail, but on nearby major features.</p><p>Orange/Advanced - Three to five miles. Takes 90-120 minutes to walk. Flags are generally not visible from trails. Cross country travel is common/generally necessary at some points.</p><p>Brown/Expert Short - Three to four miles. Takes 90-120 minutes to walk (w/out mistakes). This course has the highest technical difficulty - flags are on small features well off trail. Mistakes will take a long time to correct, as strong relocation features are not nearby.</p><p>Green/Expert - Four to five miles. Takes 120-150 minutes to walk (w/out many mistakes). This course also has the highest technical difficulty.</p><p>Red/Expert Long - Five to seven miles. Takes 150-180 minutes to walk (w/out many mistakes). This course also has the highest technical difficulty.</p><p>What to wear/bring</p><p>Your mileage may vary; you can't go too wrong with this:</p><ul><li>Long pants (potential for ivy off trail)</li><li>Long sleeves, ideally in orange.</li><li>Layers for the temp</li><li>Shoes that can get dirty. Trail running shoes work great (whether you are running or not)</li><li>Shoes for afterwards in case you find mud or marshes</li><li>Snacks and water for on the course</li><li>Insect precautions</li><li>Ivy precautions</li></ul><p>We have loaner compasses if you don't have one.</p> 6117