top of page

​December 16-30, 2024

Starts at Hiteon Park in South Beaverton, OR [45.4542, -122.8158]

​

Highlights

  • FREE – This inaugural event is free but online registration is required.

  • Use MapRun app or Q&A sheet to record the control sites you find.

  • The December 19 social features the MtHO founders offering the following:

    • Beginner clinics

    • MapRun explanations

    • Printed maps

    • Holiday treats

NOTE:  With 1/2" of rain expected on Dec 16, we have decided to move our opening night to Thursday Dec. 19.

Urban Orienteering Map

Event Description

This event features a score-orienteering course for all skill levels from beginning to advanced using a new map of the South Beaverton Conestoga community. You can expect moderate hills, changing street patterns with each neighborhood, and lots of passages connecting the neighborhoods.

 

Each control site shown on your map is a home decorated for the holidays and the score value for that site is determined by the tens digit of the control number (i.e.,control #38 is worth 30 points). The higher value control sites are either further from the starts or they have very special holiday decorations for you to enjoy.

​

Unlike other score-O events, this event does not have a time limit. However, for the best viewing, we recommend starting after 5:00 PM and finishing before 10:00 PM. Be sure to wear reflective clothing so that you are easily seen by car drivers.

​

To be listed in the competitive results you have a choice of using the MapRun phone app or a Q&A sheet with a managed start/finish on December 19 when the MtHO founders will be in attendance. If you prefer to be non competitive, you can use just the map or you can use the MapRun phone app (it is fun to use).

 

If you plan to attend on December 19, please indicate this on your registration so that we can be sure to have enough printed maps and treats available for everyone.

Register for the Event

We use the Orienteering USA (OUSA) “Event Register” registration system to manage our events.

  1. An OUSA account is not required

    • Use the Enter Data Manually option to register without an OUSA membership

  2. All team members must be registered individually

    • Everyone in the same team should enter the names of the other team members) to ensure your results are linked.

  3. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. ​

​

​

When you register, please let us know if you'll be attending on Dec 19th. We want to make sure there are enough maps and plenty of snacks for everyone. 

Directions to Hiteon Park

  To get to this event:

  • The GPS coordinates are 45.4542, -122.8158

  • Driving directions from central Portland:

    1. Go west on Highway 26 to the junction with Highway 217 in Beaverton.

    2. Follow Highway 217 to exit 4A (SW Hall Blvd) and exit the freeway.

    3. Turn right onto SW Hall Blvd and go about 1/2 mile to SW Greenway Blvd.

    4. Turn left onto SW Greenway (which becomes SW Brockman Street) and go 1.2 miles to SW 135th Ave (Hiteon park).

    5. Turn left onto SW 135th Ave and park on either side of the street where allowed.

Safety

This is an urban venue with car traffic. We strongly recommend that you wear reflective clothing and take care whenever you cross streets and driveways--car drivers do not know that you are there unless you show yourself. We also recommend that minors be accompanied by their parents or other responsible adults. Teams are typically safer than individuals (and they can be more fun when looking at holiday displays).

bottom of page