Note: The intermediate and advanced courses are now available for vetting! The courses have been streamered. If you will not be able to join us on Oct. 19th, but would like to get in a run or some practice prior to then, let Alex Finch know, and he will get you a map.
Join us as we return to beautiful Calero Park for our annual "B" event. This year we offer not only the regular 7 courses: White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green, Red, and Blue, but also 2 new course setters! Shura Kretchetov is setting the beginner courses, and Alex Finch is setting the intermediate and advanced courses. (Don't worry, the new course setters will have plenty of guidance.) Come out and give them your opinion.
Course Distance Climb Navigation Terrain, Physical Effort
White 2.9 km 180 m Beginner Mostly Trails, Easy
Yellow 2.9 km 180 m Adv. Beginner Mostly Trails, Easy
Orange 3.1 km 275 m Intermediate Off-trail, Moderate
Brown 3.3 km 245 m Advanced Off-trail, Moderate
Green 4.1 km 335 m Advanced Off-trail, Hard
Red 5.2 km 430 m Advanced Off-trail, Hard
Blue 6.3 km 495 m Advanced Off-trail, Very Hard
See the Course Setter's Notes for more information.
Registration will be open from 9:00 AM until noon. Starts will be available from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Short Beginners Clinics will be offered as needed between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. These repeating sessions provide an introduction to orienteering, and enough information to complete a beginner course.
The courses will close at 2:00 PM. Remember that you must report at the Finish by 2:00 PM whether or not you complete your course (we don't want to have to go looking for you!).
For more information about the typical costs and schedule at orienteering events, and more, please see our FAQ.
Registration and Beginners Clinics will be in the main parking area. Both Start and Finish will be within a short walk from the parking area. Allow 15 minutes to reach the Start.
Electronic punching will be used on all courses, including White and Yellow, so don't forget your e-sticks. You can rent an e-stick at Registration if you don't own one. See our User's Guide for information on how to use e-punch.
As always, we are looking for volunteers for this event. If you are able to help, please let us know.
Driving Directions
From the Peninsula, take Highway 85 south to Almaden Expressway. Head south 5 miles to the end of the road. Turn right onto Harry, and then immediately left onto McKean. The main park entrance is 5 miles south on McKean. Go past the boat ramp, and turn instead at the entrance marked "Calero County Park; Park Office; Equestrian Center; All Trailheads".
From the East Bay, take Highway 101 south past San Jose and exit at Bailey Ave. After 3.2 miles west, Bailey ends at McKean. Turn left and go south 0.7 miles to the park entrance.