2026 Marmot O’ Cup – June 12-14
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Volunteer | Program | Terrain/Maps | Registration/Prices | Parking | Timing system
Start Times | Course Notes | Awards | Child Care | Refund Policy | Race Details | Accommodations
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This year’s Marmot O’ Cup will wrap up the Ultimate Orienteer season (and begin the 2026 Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival) with two excellent days of orienteering:
This will be preceded by a bonus warmup event at Quincy Lakes near George. To make the weekend even more special, we’ll be hosting two National Ranking Events (NREs)! Stick around for more orienteering fun, as PNWOF2026 continues in Spokane and Oregon! Sign up for the whole festival or pick your race(s). |
Ultimate Orienteer Series
The two NREs are the final two events in this year’s Ultimate Orienteer Series. If you want to vie for Ultimate points, please note the following exceptions to the standard Ultimate class/course allocations.
- F50+ is assigned to the Green course. That means if you are between 55 and 59, you must compete in one of the following NRE classes on Green: F50+ or F Green.
- O60+ is assigned to the Green course. That means if you are between 65 and 69, you must compete in one of the following NRE classes on Green: M50+, M55+, M60+, M Green, or Green Rec.
Volunteer
These are major events for our club and we will need a lot of volunteers to make them successful. Please take a look at the available positions and consider helping in whatever way you can. Thanks in advance for helping!
Volunteer signup links will be posted by March 1.
- Volunteer Friday at Quincy Lakes South
- Volunteer Saturday at Moses Lake Sand Dunes
- Volunteer Sunday at Fisk State Park
Program
Subject to change.
| Date | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri June 12 | Middle distance Ultimate Series #7 |
Quincy Lakes South |
| PNWOF check-in | ||
| Sat June 13 | ||
| Middle distance NRE Ultimate Series #8 |
Moses Lake Sand Dunes | |
| PNWOF check-in | ||
| Sun June 14 |
Long distance NRE Ultimate Series #9 |
Fisk State Park# |
| Awards – Long NRE, Marmot O’ Cup, Ultimate |
#NOTE: Permission has been requested for Sunday’s race at Fisk State Park. However, if permission is not granted, we will move Sunday’s race to Fishtrap Lake.
Terrain/Maps
- Quincy Lakes South (1:10,000, 5m contour interval) – Open scablands with few trees and abundant rock features.
- Moses Lake Sand Dunes (1:10,000, 5m contour interval, printed at 1:7,500 for all courses) – Subtle contours, open terrain, and few trails provide ample opportunity for parallel errors. Marshes and other water features are abundant at Moses Lake as well, making navigation challenging.
- Fisk State Park (1:10,000, 5m contour interval, printed at 1:4,000 for all courses) – Open pine forest with isolated areas of very detailed rock features.
All maps have been used for previous events. You can view courses from previous events on RouteGadget and/or Livelox.
Embargo
To ensure competitive fairness and in accordance with OUSA rules, the race venues are embargoed until the competition, i.e. anyone wishing to be eligible for competitive awards may not enter Moses Lake Sand Dunes or Fisk State Park (except the parking area, designated model area, and entry road) from February 1 until the event.
Registration/Prices
Registration is scheduled to open on March 1.
See who is registered (coming soon).
Package rates are available (including recreational packages) if you sign up for the entire PNWOF2026. You will also be able to select individual races.
Online pre-registration only; closes Sunday, May 31 at midnight Pacific Time.
| Race | Category | Earlybird (through March 31) | Regular (April 1-May 15) | Late (May 16-31) |
| Friday, June 12 Middle Quincy Lakes South Ultimate #7 |
individuals | $25 | ||
| groups (recreational classes ONLY; group size limit 4, including leader) | $25 (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member) | |||
| Saturday, June 13 – Middle NRE Moses Lake Sand Dunes Marmot O’ Cup Day 1 | Ultimate #8 |
20 and under* | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| adult* | $45 | $50 | $60 | |
| recreational/Ultimate only (no NRE points) | $25 | $30 | $40 | |
| groups (recreational classes ONLY; group size limit 4, including leader) | $25 (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member) | $30 (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member) | $40 (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member) | |
| Saturday, June 14 – Long NRE Fisk State Park Marmot O’ Cup Day 2 | Ultimate #9 |
20 and under* | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| adult* | $45 | $50 | $60 | |
| recreational/Ultimate only (no NRE points) | $25 | $30 | $40 | |
| groups (recreational classes ONLY; group size limit 4, including leader) | $25 (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member) | $30 (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member) | $40 (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member) | |
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COC Volunteer points
If you have COC volunteer points, you may use them to pay for a portion of your entry fee (for COC events ONLY). If you register for all three COC events, you can save $25 on your entry fee. If you register only for the Marmot Cup events, you can save $10/day on entry fees. Email marmot@cascadeoc.org and ask for a discount code.
Parking
Moses Lake Sand Dunes
Free parking is available on-site.
Quincy Lakes South and Fisk State Park – Washington State Discover Pass Required
There is no on-site purchase option, so be sure you purchase the pass in advance. The Discover Pass is good for all state-operated recreation facilities.
You can purchase a Discover Pass ($45 annual or $11.50/day) online or in person at many hunting/fishing license vendors or at several retail locations. Check the Discover Pass website for details.
You can also purchase a Discover Pass at one of the following state facilities ($45 annual or $10/day):
- Riverside State Park, Bowl & Pitcher campground, 4427 N Aubrey L White Parkway, Spokane, WA 99205
- Riverside State Park main office, 9711 W. Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
Carpooling
We encourage carpooling at all our events.
Timing system
We will use the SPORTident electronic timing and punching system for all events. All competitors are required to use an SI-Card to participate. If you don’t own your own, sign up to rent one when you register. Contactless (Air+) punching will be used for all three events.
Malfunction
If the SI unit fails (you don’t hear a beep or see a flash), use the manual pin punch to punch your map. Before downloading, let the volunteer know what happened.
Start times
All events will have individual pre-assigned start times. Times will be posted on the registration site by Wednesday, June 10 at midnight. Recreational classes for the NREs will start after all competitive participants on that course have started.
Awards
- Day 1 (Moses Lake Sand Dunes) NRE Middle distance – 3 deep in age classes; 1st place in other competitive classes
- Day 2 (Fisk State Park) NRE Long distance – 3 deep in age classes; 1st place in other competitive classes
- Marmot O’ Cup (2-day total time; must participate in both events in the same class) – 1st place in all competitive classes
- Ultimate Series – top 3 in all Ultimate age classes (results are based on best 6 of 9 season events)
Child Care
No child care will be provided. However, we will make every effort to accommodate parents who are participating. If you require early, late, or split start times, please request this when you register.
Refund Policy
You may receive a full refund (minus processing fees) if you cancel by May 31. No refunds will be given after this date.
Tourist activities
The Spokane area has activities for just about everyone. From hiking, biking, and water sports to art galleries, shopping, golf, and more. Below are just a few suggestions. Get details and more ideas at VisitSpokane.com.
- Kayaking on the Spokane River
- Hiking at Mount Spokane State Park
- Biking on the Centennial Trail
- Forest Fire Lookout Museum
- Manito Park’s Duncan Garden
- Spokane Falls
Race details
Marmot Volunteers
Ultimate Orienteer Series Directors: Debbie Newell, Ing Uhlin, Vicki Morrella
Marmot Event Directors: Ing Uhlin, Debbie Newell
Quincy Lakes South Course Designer: Rick Breseman, Eileen Breseman
Moses Lake Course Designer: Peter Golde
Fisk Course Designers: John Brady, Vicki Morrella
Mapping: John Brady, Dave Tallent
Marmot Registrar: Debbie Newell
Epunch: Debbie Newell
Vetters: TBD
Fisk Model
The model area will be available at the following times. Pin flags only will be set out on Friday (no SI units). Saturday and Sunday may not have flags but you will have an opportunity to check out the terrain.
Maps will be available online for you to print. You may pick up a paper map at packet pickup. Packet pickup is available at Friday’s Warmup Event at South Quincy Lakes as well as Saturday and Sunday morning.
- Friday, June 12 – 10:00a-7:00p, Fisk State Park
- Saturday, June 13 – 8:30am-1:30pm, Fisk State Park
- Sunday, June 14 – 8:30-11:00am, Fisk State Park
Friday, June 12 – PNWOF Warmup (Middle), South Quincy Lakes
Event #7/9 in the Ultimate Orienteer Series!
Schedule (preliminary)
- 10:00a-2:00p – PNWOF Packet pickup
- 10:30am-noon – starts
- 2:00pm – courses close
Courses
Beginner, Intermediate, and three Advanced courses. Details to come.
Water
Water will NOT be provided on any course. If you think you will need water on the course, please be prepared to take your own.
Start
TBD
Saturday, June 13 – Middle NRE, Moses Lake Sand Dunes
Event #8/9 in the Ultimate Orienteer Series!
Schedule (subject to change)
- 8:30-10:45am – Check-in open
- 9:00-noon – starts
- 2:00pm – courses close
Courses/Classes
All courses are Middle format.
| Course | Navigational experience |
Map Scale | NRE Class | Ultimate Class** |
| White | Beginner | 1:7,500 | F-10, F-12, M-10, M-12 M/F White White Rec |
N/A |
| Yellow | Adv Beginner | 1:7,500 | F-14, M-14 F Yellow, M Yellow Yellow Rec |
N/A |
| Orange | Intermediate | 1:7,500 | F-16, M-16 F Orange, M Orange Orange Rec |
F-16, O-16 |
| Brown | Advanced | 1:7,500 | F-18, F55+, F60+, F65+, F70+, F75+, F80+, F85+, F90+ M65+, M70+, M75+, M80+, M85+, M90+ F Brown, M Brown Brown Rec |
F50+**, F60+, F70+, O70+ |
| Green | Advanced | 1:7,500 | F-20, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+ M-18, M50+, M55+, M60+ F Green, M Green Green Rec |
F-20, O50+, O60+*** |
| Red | Advanced | 1:7,500 | F-21+ M-20, M35+, M40+, M45+ M Red Red Rec |
O-20, F-21+ |
| Blue | Advanced | 1:7,500 | M-21+ Blue Rec |
O-21+ |
**For Ultimate Series points, F50+ is on Brown. That means if you are between 50 and 54, you must compete in one of the following NRE classes on Brown: F-Brown or Brown Rec.
***For Ultimate Series points, O60+ is on Green. That means if you are between 65 and 69, you must compete in one of the following NRE classes on Green: M50+, M55+, M60+, M Green, or Green Rec.
Course Notes
TBD
Start details
TBD
Water
TBD
Time Limit
In accordance with OUSA rules, the time limit for the Middle is two hours.
Sunday, June 14 – Long NRE, Fisk State Park
Event #9/9 in the Ultimate Orienteer Series!
Get more information about the unique terrain at Fisk State Park
Schedule (preliminary)
- 8:30-10:45am – Check-in open
- 9:00-noon – starts
- 2:00pm – courses close
- 3:00p (approx) – Middle, Marmot Cup, and Ultimate Series awards
Courses/Classes
All courses are Long format.
Course details will be provided when available.
| Course | Navigational experience |
Map Scale* | NRE Class | Ultimate Class** |
| White | Beginner | 1:4000 | F-10, F-12, M-10, M-12 M/F White White Rec |
N/A |
| Yellow | Adv Beginner | 1:4000 | F-14, M-14 F Yellow, M Yellow Yellow Rec |
N/A |
| Orange | Intermediate | 1:4000 | F-16, M-16 F Orange, M Orange Orange Rec |
F-16, O-16 |
| Brown | Advanced | 1:4000 | F-18, F55+, F60+, F65+, F70+, F75+, F80+, F85+, F90+ M65+, M70+, M75+, M80+, M85+, M90+ F Brown, M Brown Brown Rec |
F50+**, F60+, F70+, O70+ |
| Green | Advanced | 1:4,000 | F-20, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+ M-18, M50+, M55+, M60+ F Green, M Green Green Rec |
F-20, O50+, O60+*** |
| Red | Advanced | 1:4,000 | F-21+ M-20, M35+, M40+, M45+ M Red Red Rec |
O-20, F-21+ |
| Blue | Advanced | 1:4,000 | M-21+ Blue Rec |
O-21+ |
*The Sanctioning Committee has approved a larger-than-standard map scale because of the detailed terrain
**For Ultimate Series points, F50+ is on Brown. That means if you are between 50 and 54, you must compete in one of the following NRE classes on Brown: F-Brown or Brown Rec.
***For Ultimate Series points, O60+ is on Green. That means if you are between 65 and 69, you must compete in one of the following NRE classes on Green: M50+, M55+, M60+, M Green, or Green Rec.
Course Notes
TBD
Water
Water and cups will be provided at two locations, at least one of which is easily accessible from each course. The locations are marked on the map but are NOT at a control.
Time Limit
In accordance with OUSA rules, the time limit for the Long is 3 hours.
Accommodations
Below are lodging and camping possibilities. Inclusion on the list is not a recommendation.
Quincy Lakes South
Hotels/motels
- Knights Inn, Quincy (10 miles)
- Quincy Inn & Suites, Quincy (10 miles)
- Holiday Inn, George (11 miles)
Camping
Free dispersed camping is available on the Quincy Lakes South map. NO potable water or showers. Vault toilets are available.
Moses Lake Sand Dunes
Lodging
Moses Lake has a large selection of hotels and motels. You can find more information here.
Camping
- 9 miles
- Minimum 2-night stay (Fridays through Sundays)
- RVs, tents, showers
- Reservations
Fisk State Park
The closest hotels and motels are in Airway Heights, or Spokane International Airport, approximately 30 miles south of Fisk. Some examples are listed below (inclusion on the list is not a recommendation). There are also multiple smaller motels. AirBnb and Vrbo are also possible options.
- Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn
- Days Inn & Suites Airway Heights
- Hampton Inn Spokane
- Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport
- MainStay Suites Spokane Airport
- Ramada by Wyndham (Spokane Airport)
- Sleep Inn Spokane Airport
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott (Spokane Airport)
- Wyngate by Wyndham (Spokane Airport)
Camping
Group camping
We have booked Group Campsite #1 at Riverside State Park’s Bowl & Pitcher for 5 nights (June 13 through June 17). No RVs or trailers are allowed in the group site. If you want to sleep in a vehicle, it must fit in a standard parking space.
If you are camping in the group site, please check in with the host before setting up.
- 20 miles, approx. 35 minutes from Fisk
- $10/night/tent or vehicle; no RVs or trailers
- Showers
- 60 people maximum (approximately 20 tent sites); sign up when you register
Riverside State Park
Bowl & Pitcher Campground
- 20 miles, approx. 35 minutes from Fisk
- Reservations (select Riverside – Bowl & Pitcher)
- RVs, tents, showers
Lake Spokane Campground
- 29 miles, approx. 45 minutes from Fisk
- Reservations (select Lake Spokane)
- RVs, tents, showers