
El Dorado 2025
Date:
October 5, 2025
Location:
El Dorado Regional Park, Long Beach
Courses:
Point-to-point
Schedule:
Starts begin at 10:00am

Overview
Flat, fast, and great for beginners, El Dorado makes a good pre-season event for new orienteers to learn the basics and for the experienced to get in a good fast workout.
Courses
Point-to-point
Map and Course Notes
El Dorado is fast grassy picnic areas. Climb on all courses is minimal. We will offer three point-to-point style courses.
The north section of the map is ISOM 1:10,000. The south section is ISSprOM 1:4000. Yellow and Orange will begin the course and then flip the map after going under the tunnel to the south side. You will flip the map back to the north side just before going back through the tunnel to the north. Be sure you are using the proper side of the map and that you keep track of which control you are on. White course does not go through the tunnel and has no map flip.
White (Basic) 1.9 km 8 controls 1:7,500
Yellow (Intermediate) 3.5 km 13 controls 1:10,000 and 1:4,000 with map flip
Orange (Advanced) 6.4 km 19 controls 1:10,000 and 1:4,000 with map flip
Additional Information
We will be at Arbor Day Grove, which is across from the train park. The parking lot was quite full when we checked the course. Come early to ensure a space. Buses should park along the street and not in the lot. There is a $8 per car entrance fee with a brand new NO CASH policy.
This event does not count for scoring for this year's COOL League, but memberships are available through registration. We have made some changes to the Junior membership structure and COOL membership. See the details on the Youth League page.
The following standard LAOC protocols will be in place at this event:
Please pre-register. $10 additional fee per person for on-site registration dependent on map availability.
Assigned start blocks. Registration form asks for your start time preference. Your preference is not guaranteed. The earlier you register, the more likely that you get your preferred start.
Bring your own water and snacks. No water will be placed on the course. We will have water available at the assembly area.
Please take advantage of our online pre-event beginner clinic information. If you need additional training or have questions, let us know when you arrive. On-site training will depend on volunteer availability.
Please do not attend if you are sick.
Liability Waiver - Everyone must have a waiver on file. The registration system gives you an opportunity to accept the waiver for yourself or your family members. Minors whose registration is not handled by a parent/guardian must print out the form and bring it with them with a parent/guardian signature.
Registration and Pricing
Registration is now open and will close on Thursday, October 2 at midnight
Standard LAOC fees:
Adult $15
Youth (20 and under) $12
Member discount $5
Children under 10 free (one free child per paying adult, additional children at the youth rate)
Additional $2 estick rental if you do not own your own
Prepayment is encouraged and is the only way to pay with a credit card. The online preregistration system uses Paypal as the payment portal. Only cash or checks are accepted at the event site.
Location
El Dorado East Regional Park, Arbor Day Grove Picnic Area
7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
Google Map to El Dorado Park Entrance
Google Map to Arbor Day Grove Parking
Vehicle Entrance Fee $8.00 per car - NO CASH ACCEPTED


Race Management
Meet Director: Clare Durand
Course Design: Clare Durand
Course Setters: Clare Durand, Rich Hoesly, Recinda Sherman

