Vacation Isle

About the Event

Vacation Isle sits at the center of Mission Bay — a bona fide island, connected to the mainland by a single road and surrounded by sparkling blue water in every direction. Open lawns, shaded trees, sandy beaches, and bay breezes make this one of San Diego's most scenic venues. And yes, July mornings here are just about perfect.

Whether you're picking up a map for the first time or you've been navigating by compass for years, you'll find a course built for you. Beginners get a welcoming, manageable challenge in a gorgeous setting. Experienced orienteers get terrain that rewards sharp navigation. Everyone gets to spend a Saturday morning on an island. 🧭

Event Team:

Event Director: TBD
Course Setter: Julien Ouellet
Visit the Volunteer page to learn how to help with the event.
- See "Volunteer" at the top right of the page. 🔝
- Volunteers get up to a $20 credit toward a race registration fee.
- Volunteer roles explained in detail

Format: Traditional

Map: scale 1:4000 | 2.5 m contours

Courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Starts: 10am to 11am

Time Limit: Two hours. All competitors must return to HQ and download by 1pm so we know you are safe. If you don't check in before leaving, volunteers will search the course to ensure you are not lost. Please check in before you leave.

Scoring: Electronic punching will be used. All participants must bring, rent, or purchase one. Controls will be AIR+ enabled.

E-Punches: If you don't have your own E-stick, rental electronic punches will be available for $5. (Use "000000" when registering).

Clinics: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. An experienced orienteerer will teach you the basics.

Registration: All participants must pre-register. All standard SDO registration policies apply.

Fees:

$20 for adults, $10 for juniors (under 21)
$5 early bird discount through midnight, Saturday, June 27th.

Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, July 17th, or when we reach our limit

Entry Limit: This event is limited to 75 participants. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.

HQ Location: TBD

Parking: There is ample parking at the park.

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Races Offered

Traditional - Advanced

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — Traditional - Advanced

terrain

Type — Running

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10:00

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$15.00

Traditional - Beginner

Jul 18, 2026

straighten

Distance — Traditional - Beginner

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

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$15.00

Traditional - Intermediate

Jul 18, 2026

straighten

Distance — Traditional - Intermediate

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in San Diego.

thermostat Temperature

17.5° / 24.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.6° / 23.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

—

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:52

nightlight Sunset

19:55

About San Diego

Learn more about the host city, San Diego.

From balmy beaches with a laid-back attitude to a gleaming modern image, San Diego offers much for the tourist to enjoy. Situated on the Southern California seacoast, San Diego is the second largest city in the state, with 1.4 million residents (2020), and has long attracted travelers for its ideal climate, miles of beaches, and location on the Mexican border right across from Tijuana.