Events
We welcome all to these events
Youngsters, oldster, walkers, runners, groups, and individuals.
If you are not a member and have never participated in an Orienteering Ottawa events, you can complete a pre-registration form at home, up to 36 hours in advance. This makes it easier for you to enjoy the event soon after you arrive. There is no charge and no commitment at this point. The final registration and payment will be on-site on the day of the event.
Visit our Join us page for more information about memberships, annual passes and how to prepare for your first event.
Upcoming Events
Race Results
Lost & Found
Items left behind may be posted on our Lost & Found flickr site. Contact us at lostfound@ottawaoc.ca if you see something of yours
Uploading your route
Enter your route on your map and/or see what route others took. The map will be available on Livelox once the event is over.See what route choice others used.
Learn more about Livelox and how to enter your run
While we are testing Livelox. Route Gadget may not be in use
Events by Type
Foot and Bike Events
We hold events throughout the year with courses for everyone, novice to advanced, 8 months to 88 years. All are welcome! Events are held within the city and in forested areas near and far.
Summer Solstice Series
Our ever-popular Summer Solstice Series has been running for over 25 years and takes you to beautiful city parks around Ottawa. Experience this exhilerating timed challenge!
Winter Events
In the winter, we trade our orienteering shoes and bikes for skis, snowshoes and fat bikes to navigate the winter trail networks of our city and surrounding areas. Come and brave the cold with us!
Regional Events
We're excited to support the Montreal Ramblers and Frontenac Legends with their meets! Take a day trip and discover a new area!
2026 Eastern Canadian & Quebec Championships
Mont Tremblant and Domaine St-Bernard
September 18-20, 2026
Events held by nearby clubs. Experience new terrain, meet new friends:
Apr. 11-12 Accro-o-sport Sprint weekend
May 2-3 Challenge the Shield , Parry Sound
Ramblers have events most Saturday mornings
Saturday Apr 4 – Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive, Montréal
Saturday Apr 25 – Philippe-Laheurte, Ville St-Laurent
October 3 – Parc du Grand Coteau, Mascouche
October 24-25 - West Island Sprint Weekend
NOTE: Always check the partner club site for possible changes
Major Events
Major events have pre-registration, a formal start process and give you the opportiunity to experience orienteering in new areas. They are always a lot of fun and have courses for all ages and abilities - we hope you will join us!
2026 Canadian Orienteering Festival
July 25- Aug 3
Fishbones - near Moncton
Canadian Championships - near Halifax
