Join us for an exciting orienteering event at Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, a premier venue offering technical terrain and excellent runnability. The area features soft soil, low vegetation, and outstanding visibility, making it ideal for fast, yet precise, navigation. A small amount of poison oak exists in limited areas, so please exercise appropriate caution (i.e., during and after your course).
The map has been recently updated and provides high-quality, accurate detail. Competitors can expect a terrain that rewards strong technical navigation rather than physical endurance.
We are offering seven standard courses in a Middle-distance format. The courses are designed with an emphasis on technical challenge and relatively-low elevation gain.
Advanced participants looking for additional practice after completing Green, Red, or Blue are welcome to run the Brown course as a second course to further sharpen their navigation skills. This event is a great opportunity to step up from your regular course to the next course level.
One water point will be provided on the advanced courses.
We look forward to welcoming you to a technically engaging and fast-paced day of orienteering at Morgan Territory Regional Preserve.
Water
Course Length Climb Controls Stops Navigation
White 2,1 km 40 m 8 0 Beginner
Yellow 3,2 km 60 m 7 0 Adv.Beginner
Orange 4.9 km 135 m 10 1 Intermediate
Brown 4.2 km 95 m 11 1 Advanced
Green 5.9 km 205 m 13 1 Advanced
Red 6.7 km 245 m 14 1 Advanced
Blue 7.4 km 265 m 20 1 Advanced
Beginners should be aware that the lengths shown are the cumulative straight-line distances between controls. The climb numbers represent the amount of ascending that would be done on the "optimum route" (in the Course Setter's opinion), without regard for any descending. Because you won't travel in straight lines, and might not follow the optimum routes, your actual distance and climb will be somewhat more than what is shown above, and will depend on your route choices (and any errors you make).
Note: Horses always have the right of way. If you encounter a horse, you must stop running and respond to the rider's direction.
Hazards
Participants on the intermediate and advanced courses should be aware that the park has some poison oak that you will want to avoid. It looks like this. Washing clothes and shoes, and bathing with dishwashing soap or a commercial product such as Tecnu, is recommended to remove the irritant oil.