MVOC Cold-O with Chili and Sudoku Puzzle Challenge
- Date Sun 1st February 2026
- Time 12:00PM EST
- Location Centerville, Ohio
- Price $9.48
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting winter adventure at the MVOC Cold-O with Chili and Sudoku Puzzle Challenge, taking place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Centerville, Montgomery! This exhilarating orienteering event is designed for participants of all skill levels—whether you're a newcomer, seasoned navigator, runner, hiker, or part of a family group, there's something for everyone.
Join us for a thrilling two-hour race where individuals or teams will navigate through the park to locate as many of the 20 controls as possible, collecting points along the way. After collecting tiles from each control, participants will challenge their minds by solving a Sudoku puzzle using the numbers gathered during the course. With a friendly and competitive atmosphere, this event offers not only the thrill of exploration but also the chance to enjoy complimentary hot chili, soup, sandwiches, and even hot chocolate to warm you up after the race. Embrace the elements, unleash your adventurous spirit, and come out for a day of fun, competition, and community!
Join us for a thrilling two-hour race where individuals or teams will navigate through the park to locate as many of the 20 controls as possible, collecting points along the way. After collecting tiles from each control, participants will challenge their minds by solving a Sudoku puzzle using the numbers gathered during the course. With a friendly and competitive atmosphere, this event offers not only the thrill of exploration but also the chance to enjoy complimentary hot chili, soup, sandwiches, and even hot chocolate to warm you up after the race. Embrace the elements, unleash your adventurous spirit, and come out for a day of fun, competition, and community!
Organiser's Description
MVOC Cold-O with Chili and Sudoku puzzle
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Director: David Mackey, Beavercreek AFJROTC
📧 [email protected]
Warm up your winter with adventure, navigation, and a hearty bowl of chili!
Join us for the MVOC Cold-O with Chili, a fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levelsnewcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints throughout the course. Its part strategy, part speed, and part explorationlike a real-world treasure hunt!
How the Cold-O Works
Two-hour time limit to locate as many controls as possible.
Find controls in ANY orderyou choose the route!
Scoring:
Each control = 5 points
1-point penalty per minute after the time limit
Provided:
High-quality course maps
Chip timing
Loaner compasses
Awards
Overall Male Solo
Overall Female Solo
Overall Team (top score for a group of 4 or less)
Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the elements, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore the terrain.
And after the finish line?
Warm up with complimentary hot chili! A perfect reward for braving the Cold-O.
Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Chili.
Whether you're competing for points or just enjoying the winter woods, the MVOC Cold-O with Chili is a must-do seasonal tradition.
Let the hunt begin!
The MVOC's Cold-O Orienteering Event is in the Score-O format with teams and/or individuals finding all 20 controls throughout the park within a 2-hour time limit. Before starting, participants will be given a small bag to collect individual tiles with various numbers from each of the 20 controls on the course. Once all 20 tiles (1 from each control) have been collected, participants will use their finger punch to stop their electronically captured time and will then be given an unsolved Sudoku puzzle to solve. The individual or team will use the 20 tiles collected during the search to correctly solve the puzzle. Once the puzzle is completed, the secondary stop time will be recorded for the total time.
Following the race, the Beavercreek Air Force Junior ROTC will be providing lunch free of charge! Chili, soup, sandwiches, sweets, etc. and as the name implies, it might be cold so hot chocolate will be included as well! Come on out for a great time!
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Director: David Mackey, Beavercreek AFJROTC
📧 [email protected]
Warm up your winter with adventure, navigation, and a hearty bowl of chili!
Join us for the MVOC Cold-O with Chili, a fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levelsnewcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints throughout the course. Its part strategy, part speed, and part explorationlike a real-world treasure hunt!
How the Cold-O Works
Two-hour time limit to locate as many controls as possible.
Find controls in ANY orderyou choose the route!
Scoring:
Each control = 5 points
1-point penalty per minute after the time limit
Provided:
High-quality course maps
Chip timing
Loaner compasses
Awards
Overall Male Solo
Overall Female Solo
Overall Team (top score for a group of 4 or less)
Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the elements, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore the terrain.
And after the finish line?
Warm up with complimentary hot chili! A perfect reward for braving the Cold-O.
Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Chili.
Whether you're competing for points or just enjoying the winter woods, the MVOC Cold-O with Chili is a must-do seasonal tradition.
Let the hunt begin!
The MVOC's Cold-O Orienteering Event is in the Score-O format with teams and/or individuals finding all 20 controls throughout the park within a 2-hour time limit. Before starting, participants will be given a small bag to collect individual tiles with various numbers from each of the 20 controls on the course. Once all 20 tiles (1 from each control) have been collected, participants will use their finger punch to stop their electronically captured time and will then be given an unsolved Sudoku puzzle to solve. The individual or team will use the 20 tiles collected during the search to correctly solve the puzzle. Once the puzzle is completed, the secondary stop time will be recorded for the total time.
Following the race, the Beavercreek Air Force Junior ROTC will be providing lunch free of charge! Chili, soup, sandwiches, sweets, etc. and as the name implies, it might be cold so hot chocolate will be included as well! Come on out for a great time!
Races
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MVOC Cold-O With Chili and Sudoku Puzzle Challenge
Incl. $1.48 Fee
Sun 1st February 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$9.48
MVOC Cold-O with Chili and Sudoku Puzzle Challenge, a fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levelsnewcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
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2230 E Centerville Station Rd, Centerville, 45459, OH, United States
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