Each year SOGO hosts a number of fun events for SOGO participants, their family and friends to get out and enjoy the trails and woods in some of the parks around Calgary.
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Upcoming Event Details
SOGO Adventures (Year-round) *new events posted!
Spring event dates
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Date: Sunday June 6 2021
*Pending updates on restrictions Time: 10am to 2pm Location: Bowness Park Cost: $5 per participant *online processing fees will apply, participants will need to select a time slot option upon registration |
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Event description
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Want more SOGO? Wondering what is SOGO? This is your chance to join us for a fun, low-cost family running event or give our program and activities it a try. We run our SOGO Adventures throughout the year as an opportunity for our Calgary community to come out and see what our program is all about, as well as a chance for our broader community to join us for a session of running and navigation. We will have coaches on site to help and direct families to our courses as well as a short introduction to how to read our maps and navigation. |
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We are an active program, so we do suggest that parents please come to this event prepared to be out on course with your kids. Families can arrive anytime during event scheduled times and start courses upon arrival, we just ask that you please do not join any later than 1-hour prior to our scheduled finish time. Our Adventures are fun running activities for families with kids of all ages and experience levels and include navigation, speed, agility and endurance activities for kids of all ages. Registration at the link below is required. Please check and dress for the weather and bring along an adventurous attitude. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FUN RUN (SPRING)
Due to the challenging conditions and regulations presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel our SOGO Fun Run this year. Our event focuses around gatherings of runners on our running course and we do not anticipate that we can host a fun activity while remaining appropriately socially distanced. We do have every intention of scheduling our Fun Run for our Spring 2022 season and look forward to seeing you there!
Our SOGO Spring Fun Run event runs on a Saturday morning in June in one of our local Calgary Parks. A family focused event that challenges all kids ages 2 to 18 to a wet, slightly muddy adventure running course. Different distances are available with fun challenges thrown into the mix. Race distances are approximately 1.5 km and 3.5 km. If your kids like the SOGO stations they will love this Adventure Run! Please stay tuned for our event date, location and information. We will post scheduled events on this webpage, via our SOGO Adventure Running Facebook page and to our General SOGO mailing list.
Our SOGO Spring Fun Run event runs on a Saturday morning in June in one of our local Calgary Parks. A family focused event that challenges all kids ages 2 to 18 to a wet, slightly muddy adventure running course. Different distances are available with fun challenges thrown into the mix. Race distances are approximately 1.5 km and 3.5 km. If your kids like the SOGO stations they will love this Adventure Run! Please stay tuned for our event date, location and information. We will post scheduled events on this webpage, via our SOGO Adventure Running Facebook page and to our General SOGO mailing list.
SPOOK-O (FALL)
Family focused Halloween event that will challenge kids of all ages to a spooky, slightly scary adventure running course. SOGO courses will be available with fun halloween challenges thrown in the cauldron too. Little kids can run in the afternoon and older kids can run at dusk for a slightly spookier adventure. If your kids like the SOGO stations they will love this Run. Spread your love of SOGO by inviting a friend! Due to the pandemic, this season we will not be hosting a dinner event, however we will have a few goodies and/or toys to hand out. Registration and and event information will be posted here sometime in the fall. Our event will takes place on the Saturday evening prior to Halloween.
FOOTHILLS ORIENTEERING CLUB EVENTS (YEAR-ROUND)
In addition to the special SOGO events, all SOGO families are invited to take part in Wednesday night events hosted by our host club, Foothills Orienteering. Participants will need to be either registered with SOGO or purchase a $20 annual Club membership. Wednesday events are beginner friendly and have courses that you can do as a family.
Friday Winter events
When: Every Friday, starting November 20 to February 26, 2 to 8pm
Where: Various Parks all around Calgary
Please see event details and cost information on the event website
These are low-key fun events for the entire family. With a variety of courses offered ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert and varying in length from 1k to up to 6k. If you feel you need a helping hand just show up and mention this is your first event and the organizers will make sure a club volunteer will help you get started.
When: Every Friday, starting November 20 to February 26, 2 to 8pm
Where: Various Parks all around Calgary
Please see event details and cost information on the event website
These are low-key fun events for the entire family. With a variety of courses offered ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert and varying in length from 1k to up to 6k. If you feel you need a helping hand just show up and mention this is your first event and the organizers will make sure a club volunteer will help you get started.
SOGO PARTNER EVENTS (YEAR-ROUND)
This is an update regarding All Sport One City. After careful consideration, Sport Calgary has made the difficult decision to postpone the event until it is safe to resume, hopefully later in 2021. While we know this is disappointing news, it is the correct decision to ensure the safety of all our sport partners and participants. In the meantime, we are working on new initiatives to support local sport organizations and athletes – including one that will begin to rebuild the connections we’ll all need coming out of this long pandemic. Stay tuned and watch sportcalgary.ca for more information soon.
Come join us! SOGO will be participating in Sport Calgary's, All Sport One City annual 2021 event. Registration is via the Sport Calgary website. Find us listed under the sport of AOA Try Orienteering.
- Friday February 19, 3:30-4:15pm
- Friday February 19, 4:30- 5:15pm
- Saturday February 20, 10:00-10:45 am
- Saturday February 20, 11:00-11: 45am
- Saturday February 27, 10:00-10:45 am
- Saturday February 27, 11:00-11: 45am
Past events:
SOGO Spook-O
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Family focused Halloween event that will challenge kids of all ages to a spooky, slightly scary adventure running course. SOGO courses will be available with fun halloween challenges thrown in the cauldron too. Little kids can run in the afternoon and older kids can run at dusk for a slightly spookier adventure. If your kids like the SOGO stations they will love this Run. Spread your love of SOGO by inviting a friend! Due to the pandemic, this season we will not be hosting a dinner event, however we will have a few goodies and/or toys to hand out.
Event DatesDate: Friday October 30, 2020
Registration Times: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm Cost: $5 per participant *online processing fees will apply Location: Carburn Park Date: Saturday October 31, 2020 - HALLOWEEN! Registration Times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm Cost: $5 per participant *online processing fees will apply Location: Baker Park |
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SOGO Fall Try Its
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Want more SOGO? Wondering what is SOGO? This is your chance to join us for a fun running event or give our program and activities it a try. We run our SOGO Try It events throughout the year as an opportunity for our Calgary community to come out and see what our program is all about, as well as a chance for our current and past members to join us for a session of running and navigation. We will have coaches on site to help and direct families to our courses as well as a short introduction to how to read our maps and navigation.
We are an active program, so we do suggest that parents please come to this event prepared to be out on course with your kids. Families can arrive anytime during event scheduled times and start courses upon arrival, we just ask that you please do not join any later than 1-hour prior to our scheduled finish time. Our Try It events are fun running activities for families with kids of all ages and experience levels and include navigation, speed, agility and endurance activities for kids of all ages. Registration at the link below is required. Please check and dress for the weather and bring along an adventurous attitude. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Event dates
Date: Sunday October 4, 2020 Time: 12:00pm to 4:00 Location: Cochrane Ranche, South Cost: $5 per participant *online processing fees will apply Date: Sunday October 11, 2020 Time: 12:00pm to 4:00 Location: Edworthy Park Cost: $5 per participant *online processing fees will apply |
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Date: Sunday October 18, 2020
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00 Location: Cochrane Ranche, South Cost: $5 per participant *online processing fees will apply Date: Sunday October 25, 2020 Time: 10:00 to 12:00pm Location: Fish Creek, Hull's Wood Cost: $5 per participant *online processing fees will apply (free for SOGO Fall 2020 registrations and Foothills Orienteering Club members) *This event is hosted in partnership with our partners at Foothills Orienteering |
SOGO Fall Pre-Season Try It's and Information Sessions
Date: Friday August 28, 2020
Time: 3:00pm to 7:00
Location: Confederation Park
Cost: Free!
Date: Saturday August 29, 2020
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00
Location: Shaganappi Park
Cost: Free!
Want more SOGO? Wondering what is SOGO? This is your chance to join us for a fun running event or give our program and activities it a try. We run our SOGO Try It events throughout the year as an opportunity for our Calgary community to come out and see what our program is all about, as well as a chance for our current and past members to join us for a session of running and navigation.
This particular Try It event is scheduled just prior to the start of our SOGO regular season fall sessions for families that would like to come out and see how we run SOGO and for any member of the general Calgary community that would like to Try SOGO Adventure Running. We will have coaches on site to show families what to expect when attending SOGO for the first time. We are an active program, so we do suggest that parents please come to this event prepared to be out on course with your kids. Families can arrive anytime during event scheduled times and start courses upon arrival, we just ask that you please do not join any later than 1-hour prior to our scheduled finish time.
Our Try It events are fun running activities for families with kids of all ages and experience levels and include navigation, speed, agility and endurance activities for kids of all ages. Registration at the link below is required, however it is free. Please check and dress for the weather and bring along an adventurous attitude. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Friday August 28, 2020
Time: 3:00pm to 7:00
Location: Confederation Park
Cost: Free!
Date: Saturday August 29, 2020
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00
Location: Shaganappi Park
Cost: Free!
Want more SOGO? Wondering what is SOGO? This is your chance to join us for a fun running event or give our program and activities it a try. We run our SOGO Try It events throughout the year as an opportunity for our Calgary community to come out and see what our program is all about, as well as a chance for our current and past members to join us for a session of running and navigation.
This particular Try It event is scheduled just prior to the start of our SOGO regular season fall sessions for families that would like to come out and see how we run SOGO and for any member of the general Calgary community that would like to Try SOGO Adventure Running. We will have coaches on site to show families what to expect when attending SOGO for the first time. We are an active program, so we do suggest that parents please come to this event prepared to be out on course with your kids. Families can arrive anytime during event scheduled times and start courses upon arrival, we just ask that you please do not join any later than 1-hour prior to our scheduled finish time.
Our Try It events are fun running activities for families with kids of all ages and experience levels and include navigation, speed, agility and endurance activities for kids of all ages. Registration at the link below is required, however it is free. Please check and dress for the weather and bring along an adventurous attitude. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
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SOGO March Madness Try It - Cochrane
Date: Sunday March 8, 2020 Time: 12:00pm to 4:00 Location: Cochrane Ranche Park (101 Ranchehouse Rd, Cochrane) Cost: $3 per participant Want more SOGO? Wondering what is SOGO? This is your chance to join us for a fun running event or give it a try. This is a fun winter running activity for families with kids of all ages and experience levels. Registration includes fun navigation and running courses suitable for all ages and ability levels, as well as goodies and hot chocolate when you're done. Please dress for the weather, bring a mug for hot cocoa and and adventurous attitude. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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SOGO Winter Try It Ski-O and Skate-O
Want more SOGO? Wondering what is SOGO? This is your chance to join us for a fun winter orienteering event or give it a try. This is a fun ski/skate activity event for families with kids of all ages and experience levels. Registration includes fun ski and skate navigation courses suitable for all ages and ability levels, and goodies and hot chocolate when you're done. Skate Rentals are available on site. Please dress for the weather, bring a mug for hot cocoa and an adventurous attitude. Registration is open until midnight February 14 and can be made at the link below. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! Date: Saturday February 15, 2020 Time: 12:00pm to 4:00 Location: Bowness Park (near the tea house; 8900 48 Ave NW) Cost: $3 per participant |
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SOGO Holiday Try It Event
Date: Sunday December 22, 2019 Time: 12:00pm to 4:00 Location: Carburn Park (67 Riverview Dr SE) Cost: $3 per participant Want more SOGO? Wondering what is SOGO? This is your chance to join us for a fun winter running event or give it a try. This is a fun running and activity event for families with kids of all ages and experience levels. Registration includes fun running activities, navigation courses, goodies and hot chocolate when you're done. Please dress for the weather, bring a mug for hot cocoa and and adventurous attitude. Registration is open until midnight December 21 and can be made at the link below. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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SOGO Spook-O
Date: Saturday October 26, 2019 Registration Times: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids (under 18) Location: Shaganappi Park Community Association (2516 14 Ave SW) Family focused Halloween event that will challenge kids of all ages to a spooky, slightly scary adventure running course. SOGO courses will be available with fun halloween challenges thrown in the cauldron too. Little kids can run in the afternoon and older kids can run at dusk for a slightly spookier adventure. If your kids like the SOGO stations they will love this Run. Spread your love of SOGO by inviting a friend! Dinner and goodies provided after the run. |
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SOGO Try It Event
Date: Saturday August 31, 2019 Time: 1:00pm to 4:00 Location: Shaganappi Park (near the Community Centre) Wondering what happens during a SOGO program hour and want to give it a try? This event is for families that are new to SOGO, new to volunteering with SOGO, or want to give SOGO and try and see what it is all about. This event is free for all participants, however registration is required. Click below to register. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Creekfest
Date: Saturday July 20, 2019 Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm Location: Fish Creek, Ranch Registration: FREE! Fish Creek Provincial Park is hosting its 9th annual Parks Day & Creekfest and SOGO will be there! This free family celebration of nature is a component of the Friends’ Watershed Awareness Campaign, designed to raise awareness in communities near the park about protecting our local waterways. Kids and families can have fun learning about environmental stewardship, conservation and biodiversity through educational games and activities! For event information and activity schedule, visit Friends of Fish Creek. |
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SOGO Fun Run
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2019 Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Location: Edworthy Park (5050 Spruce Dr SW - South side of the river - bottom of long hill) Registration (Includes Maps for courses):
A family focused event that challenges all kids ages 2 to 18 to a wet, slightly muddy adventure running course. Different distances are available with fun challenges thrown into the mix. Race distances are approximately 1.5 km and 3.5 km. If your kids like the SOGO stations they will love this Adventure Run! Registration is open until June, we look forward to seeing you there! |
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