Mesa College
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Fast, fun, and full of surprises—sprint through the multiple twists and levels of San Diego Mesa College!
Experience the thrill of sprint orienteering on one of San Diego’s most intricate urban campuses! San Diego Mesa College—spanning 104 acres in the Clairemont neighborhood—sits atop a flat-topped “mesa” overlooking the city. The campus is home to over 25,000 students and features a complex mix of multi-level buildings, stairways, courtyards, and narrow passageways, making it an ideal venue for fast-paced navigation and tricky route choices.
The map was created in 2024 by master sprint mapper Rex Winterbottom as part of our Sprint San Diego series, and it conforms to the latest international sprint mapping standards. Whether you're brand new to orienteering or a seasoned sprinter, Mesa College offers the best of both worlds: a safe, compact setting for beginners and a technical challenge for experts who want to test their speed and decision-making.
Bonus local connection: SDO member (and math professor!) Ron teaches on campus—so keep an eye out, he might be cheering you on or running the course himself!
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Location: San Diego Mesa College
​Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Event Team:
Event Director: Eva Wheeler-Sagiao
Course Setter: Ori Auslender
HQ Setup: Volunteer Needed
Clinician: Volunteer Needed
Starts: Volunteers Needed
HQ Cleanup: Volunteer Needed
Control Pickup: Volunteers Needed​​​
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Competition:
Format: Sprint
​Map: 3,000 :1 resolution with 2.5 m contours
Courses: Beginner, Sprint (Intermediate) (see Formats for details)
​Starts: 10am to noon
Time Limit: All competitors must return to HQ and download by 1pm so we know your are safe. If you don't check in before you leave, volunteers will search the course to ensure you are not lost - so please check in before you leave.
Scoring: Electronic punching will be offered. All participants must bring, rent, or purchase one. Controls will be AIR+ enabled.
Epunches: Rental electronic punches will be available for $5, or you can buy your own e-punch at our gear store for delivery at the event (use "000000" when registering).
Clinics: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. An experienced orienteerer will teach you the basics.
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Registration:
Registration: All participants must pre-register. All standard SDO registration policies apply.
Fee: $20 for adults, $10 for juniors (under 21). $5 early bird discount through midnight, Saturday, April 26th.
Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, May 9th, or when we reach our limit
Entry Limit: This event is limited to 100 participants.
Current Registrations: Coming soon
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Directions:
HQ Coordinates: 32°48'11.7"N 117°10'10.8"W
Parking: Please park in Lot 1 instead of the Staff parking near the HQ. Parking lots are located to the west of the HQ. Parking permits are not required on the weekend.
Public Transport: The closest bus stops are "Gensee Ave & Marlesta Drive", MTS Route 41, or "Mesa College Drive & Armstrong Place", MTS Route 44. Both are about a 0.3 miles walk to HQ.
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