Registration

US Champs 2026 registration is now open: click here to register. All competitors must register prior to registration closing. Entry fees are shown below.

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Orienteering Races

We will offer OUSA standard courses and age classes in the Sprint, Middle and Long formats, with winning times and map scales as appropriate by OUSA guidelines. [Note that for the Sprint and Middle races, M18, M20, and M21 will run on the Blue course, and F18, F20, and F21 will run on the Red course, to accommodate the JWOC and WUOC Team Trial participants; there are no course adjustments for the Long race.]

All participants except those on white or yellow courses will be pre-assigned start times. White & yellow course orienteers should go to the start during the start window to get a start time. They will have 2 minutes to review their maps before starting. Anyone shadowing people on a course must have already run their course before shadowing.

Team Trials Selection Criteria

For JWOC selection criteria, click here, and for WUOC criteria, click here.

Competitive Classes

All classes (M/F21+ and older) will run courses (mostly) as specified in the OUSA Class Structure (URL: http://orienteeringusa.org/rules#A11; however, see above for JWOC/WUOC related changes). Brown & Green age classes are split as follows:

Brown X: F-18, F55+, F60+, F65+, M65+, M70+, M75+

Brown Y: F70+, F75+, F80+, F85+, F90+, F Brown, M80+, M85+, M90+, M Brown

Green X: M-18, M50+, M55+, M60+, M Green

Green Y: F-20, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+, F Green

Recreational Courses will not be offered. QOC encourages orienteers of all skill levels to participate in these events along with all other competitors.

Sport-Tek Competitor Long Sleeve Performance Shirt

These unisex long-sleeve shirts weigh less than four ounces. Made from 100% polyester, they won’t shrink or fade in the wash. With breathable, moisture-wicking fabric, no need to worry about looking sweaty either.

Order and pay for your 2026 US Orienteering Nationals tech shirt(s) directly via this link. Make sure to use the sizing chart for accurate sizing. There are no returns or refunds. T-shirt orders must be placed by Feb. 28 (the discounted entry registration deadline).

T-shirts will be available for pickup at the event during packet/bib pick-up times on Friday and Saturday.

Timing System

The SPORTident (SI) electronic timing system will be used. Participants may use their own SIAC or SI card or rent one when they register.

- SI card rental: $5.00 per day
- Replacement fee for lost SI card: $60.

Helpful Information

• Refund Policy: 100% before March 7; 75% March 7 - 10; 50% March 11 - 14; 25% March 15 - 20.

• All events are SIAC compatible

• Spiked shoes are neither necessary nor allowed at the University of Maryland Sprint event.

• QOC loves dogs, but they are not allowed on either the University of Maryland or Bowie State University campuses. The Bacon Ridge Natural area allows dogs on leash only. It might be best to leave Fido at home in the good care of family or friends.

• Route Gadget and Livelox will be available for all events.

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