ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

🐦 ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

Join us for the ORRRC Turkey Hunt Orienteering Challenge—a fun test of speed, navigation, and strategy!

📅 Event Details

• Date: Sunday, November 15
• Location: George Rogers Clark Park
• Start Time: 12:00 PM
• Registration: Opens at 11:00 AM

🏅 Finisher Awards

Presented to the top 50 finishers.

✨ Pre-Race Training (Optional)

• 11:00 AM: A simple practice course will be available for first-time participants (come to the race start area).
• 11:30 AM: The Miami Valley Orienteering Club will offer a voluntary intro session—perfect for newcomers or anyone wanting a quick refresher.

🗺️ How It Works

• Time Limit: Two hour time limit to find as many controls as possible and make it back to the finish.
• Finding Controls: Find controls in any order.
• Points: Controls are worth five (5) points each with one (1) point penalty for each minute late.
• What is Orienteering? It’s an outdoor adventure sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to navigate through a series of checkpoints.

📚 New to the Sport?

Check out the Orienteering Rookie Crash Course at OCIN —a great training resource.

📋 Provided for All Participants

Course maps, chip timing, loaner compasses. Come ready for adventure—rain or shine—and see if you can hunt down the points before time runs out!

📅 Pre-Registration

Pre-registration through RunSignup. Come to the green table at registration on race day.

👶 Minors Registration

Minors may be pre-registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian. Minors must have the liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

💲 Fees

• Members: Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used).
• Non-Members: $5 for ages 15 and up: Free for ages 14 and under.
• Proof of Membership: Members must show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for member fees!
• Membership Info: Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership.

🕒 Race Day Registration

Available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time: hard copy registration sheets also available. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

📞 Race Director

Contact: Larry Berna

🤝 Volunteers Needed

Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.