ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

🦃 ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

📍 Location & Details

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

• Location: George Rogers Clark Park
• Start Time: 2:00 PM
• Time Limit: 2 hours
• Registration: Opens at 12:00 PM

🏅 Finisher Awards

Presented to the top 50 finishers.

✨ Pre-Race Training (Optional)

• Practice Course: Available at 12:00 PM for first-time participants.
• Intro Session: Offered by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club at 12:30 PM for newcomers.
• Location: Both activities take place at the race start area.

🧭 How It Works

• Controls: Two hour time limit to find as many controls as possible and make it back to the finish.
• Order: Find controls in any order.
• Scoring: Controls are worth five (5) points each with one (1) point penalty for each minute late.
• What is Orienteering? 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: Included for navigation.
• Chip Timing: To keep track of your performance.
• Loaner Compasses: Available for those who need them.
• Come Ready: For adventure—rain or shine!

💲 Registration & Fees

PRE-REGISTRATION: through RunSignup. Come to the green table at registration on race day.

• Minors: May be pre-registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian.
• Liability Waiver: Must be signed by a parent or guardian for minors.
• Current 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.

🗓️ Race Day Registration

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

👤 Race Director

Larry Berna

🤝 Volunteers

Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge