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.
Upcoming Events:
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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!
SOGO Spook-O
Date: Saturday October 24, 2020
Registration Times: 2pm to 8pm
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids (under 18)
Location: Confederation Park and St. Giles Presbyterian Church
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 to hand out. Further event information and registration coming soon
Date: Saturday October 24, 2020
Registration Times: 2pm to 8pm
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids (under 18)
Location: Confederation Park and St. Giles Presbyterian Church
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 to hand out. Further event information and registration coming soon
Foothills Orienteering Club Events
In addition to the special SOGO events, all SOGO families are invited to take part in Wednesday night events hosted by our parent club, Foothills Orienteering. Wednesday events are beginner friendly and have courses that you can do as a family. Events will take place in Spring 2020.
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Wednesday Evening Events
When: Every Wednesday from late April to mid September 6:30-8:00pm Where: Various Parks all around Calgary Cost: FREE for all SOGO Participants and $5.00 (plus a yearly membership fee) for parents and friends. 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. |
Past events:
SOGO Spring Pre-Season Try It and Information Session - CANCELLED
Date: Saturday April 11, 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 it a try. This is a fun running activity for families with kids of all ages and experience levels. Registration is free and includes fun navigation courses suitable for all ages and ability levels, and goodies and hot chocolate when you're done. Please dress for the weather, bring a mug for hot cocoa and and adventurous attitude. This event is free, however registration is still required. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday April 11, 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 it a try. This is a fun running activity for families with kids of all ages and experience levels. Registration is free and includes fun navigation courses suitable for all ages and ability levels, and goodies and hot chocolate when you're done. Please dress for the weather, bring a mug for hot cocoa and and adventurous attitude. This event is free, however registration is still required. For any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
SOGO Spring Try It - Bragg Creek - CANCELLED
Date: Saturday April 4, 2020
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00
Location: Readwood Meadows, Curtis Field Park
Cost: $3
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 spring 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!
Date: Saturday April 4, 2020
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00
Location: Readwood Meadows, Curtis Field Park
Cost: $3
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 spring 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 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
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 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! |
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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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All Sport One Day, Sport Calgary
Date: Saturday June 15, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 2:15pm
Location: Repsol Sports Centre
Registration: Opens May 21st at 10:00am
A free day for sport discovery in Calgary and SOGO will be there! For full event information, please visit the website here.
Date: Saturday June 15, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 2:15pm
Location: Repsol Sports Centre
Registration: Opens May 21st at 10:00am
A free day for sport discovery in Calgary and SOGO will be there! For full event information, please visit the website here.
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