Non-profit · Est. in the Scenic City

Find Your Way.
Explore Chattanooga.

We organize orienteering events across the city and surrounding wilderness — from urban sprint maps to backcountry navigation and multi-sport adventure races.

What We Do

Three ways to explore the outdoors through navigation.

01 — Urban

Urban Orienteering

Urban orienteering brings the sport into the heart of Chattanooga. Participants race through city streets, parks, and public spaces using detailed sprint maps to find checkpoints in the fastest time possible.

  • Sprint and middle-distance formats
  • Beginner-friendly courses available
  • Explore downtown, North Shore, and Southside
  • Open to all ages and skill levels
Join an Urban Event
Sprint Map
Topographic Map
02 — Wilderness

Wilderness Orienteering

Head into the forests and hills around Chattanooga for classic orienteering. Using topographic maps and a compass, navigators find control points across rugged terrain — from Lookout Mountain to the Cherokee National Forest.

  • Traditional map & compass navigation
  • Courses from beginner to expert (white through blue)
  • Events at local, state, and federal parks
  • Skills clinics for newcomers
Join a Wilderness Event
03 — Adventure

Adventure Racing

Adventure racing is the ultimate test of endurance and navigation. Teams travel through the landscape by foot, bike, and boat — using only a map and compass to find checkpoints across a course that can last from a few hours to several days.

  • Trekking, mountain biking, and paddling
  • Team-based navigation challenges
  • Sprint (2–4 hr) to expedition-length races
  • No GPS — pure map & compass
Join an Adventure Race
Race Course

About Chattanooga Orienteering

Promoting navigation sports in the Scenic City since day one.

Chattanooga Orienteering is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of orienteering and adventure racing throughout the greater Chattanooga area. We believe that navigation is a life skill — one that builds confidence, fitness, and a deeper connection to the outdoors.

Whether you are a seasoned competitor or have never held a compass, we have events and courses designed for you. Our volunteers work year-round to create maps, set courses, and host events that welcome participants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

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AllAges Welcome
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Get Involved

Questions about events, volunteering, or membership? Reach out.

Email: info@chatt-o.com

Domain: chatt-o.com

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee