2026 SMOC Nite Owl O
December 5th 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Cooper Green (Event Director)
Map: Island Lake
Mountain Bike Parking Lot in Island Lake Recreation Area. As in the past, a 2-hour Score-O format.
Maps 530pm
Start 6pm
Finish by 8pm
Please register by Thursday prior so we can print maps, and you can avoid late fees ($10 after 11 pm Thursday).
We charge per "start"/group ($15, reduced to $10 for members with coupon code SMOCMEMBER. $5 for Juniors (if you are on the member list here! Not on the list? Join here. If a member of another OUSA club, please use RECIPROCAL), not per person, so if you have extra folks in your party, just have them fill out online waiver. An extra map is another $5. Interested in racing for free? Ask us about volunteer opportunities like flag pickup, giving a lesson, etc.
NOTE: This is a Rec Passport DNR venue - if you haven't checked the box on your plate renewal, stop by a self-serve kiosk.
The area right by the start / finish is a no hunting area, so white might be off the hook but anything longer should plan on wearing orange to be safe.
What is orienteering?
Using a detailed topographic map, navigate to a series of checkpoints (in order for this event). Race competitively or enjoy a relaxing nature hike with family or friends - the choice is yours! The route between checkpoints is also your choice - take a longer trail option, or head off cross country across hills and over logs...you decide!
What to wear/bring
Your mileage may vary; you can't go too wrong with this:
- Long pants (potential for ivy off trail)
- Long sleeves, ideally in orange.
- Layers for the temp
- Shoes that can get dirty. Trail running shoes work great (whether you are running or not)
- Shoes for afterwards in case you find mud or marshes
- Snacks and water for on the course
- Insect precautions
- Ivy precautions
We have loaner compasses if you don't have one.