MVOC Grant Park Harvest-O
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Centerville, Ohio
- Price $9.48
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the MVOC Grant Park Harvest-O taking place on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Dayton, Montgomery. This exciting orienteering event is perfect for everyone, from beginners to seasoned navigators, and promises a fun-filled experience for families and explorers of all ages.
Participants will have the chance to choose from multiple race distances, including White for beginners, Yellow for novices, Orange for advanced adventurers, and Green/Red for elite competitors. Each participant will have up to two hours to navigate through varied terrains, using detailed maps and compasses to find checkpoints. With high-quality course maps, chip timing, and loaner compasses provided, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure! Rain, snow, or shine, this event is designed to challenge your skills and test your navigation abilities. Join us and embrace the thrill of the outdoors—your adventure starts here!
Participants will have the chance to choose from multiple race distances, including White for beginners, Yellow for novices, Orange for advanced adventurers, and Green/Red for elite competitors. Each participant will have up to two hours to navigate through varied terrains, using detailed maps and compasses to find checkpoints. With high-quality course maps, chip timing, and loaner compasses provided, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure! Rain, snow, or shine, this event is designed to challenge your skills and test your navigation abilities. Join us and embrace the thrill of the outdoors—your adventure starts here!
Organiser's Description
Your Adventure Starts Here!
Hosted by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Directors: Steve Barnhart & Hunter Johnson
Join us for a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly orienteering adventure! Perfect for beginners, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and first-time explorers alike.
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What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where you use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints across varied terrain. It combines strategy, speed, problem-solving, and explorationthink of it as a real-world treasure hunt!
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How It Works
Participants have up to two hours to find controls on the course of their choice:
White Beginner
Yellow Novice
Orange Advanced
Green/Red Elite
We provide everything you need:
High-quality course maps
Chip timing
Loaner compasses
One-on-one beginner instruction
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Own the Terrain. Master the Map.
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Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the weather and come ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore. The adventure goes on in any condition!
________________________________________
Choose Your Challenge
Whether youre racing competitively or enjoying a leisurely scavenger-hunt-style walk through the park, this event has something for everyone.
Test Your Skills. Trust Your Compass.
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Hosted by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Directors: Steve Barnhart & Hunter Johnson
Join us for a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly orienteering adventure! Perfect for beginners, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and first-time explorers alike.
________________________________________
What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where you use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints across varied terrain. It combines strategy, speed, problem-solving, and explorationthink of it as a real-world treasure hunt!
________________________________________
How It Works
Participants have up to two hours to find controls on the course of their choice:
White Beginner
Yellow Novice
Orange Advanced
Green/Red Elite
We provide everything you need:
High-quality course maps
Chip timing
Loaner compasses
One-on-one beginner instruction
________________________________________
________________________________________
Own the Terrain. Master the Map.
________________________________________
Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the weather and come ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore. The adventure goes on in any condition!
________________________________________
Choose Your Challenge
Whether youre racing competitively or enjoying a leisurely scavenger-hunt-style walk through the park, this event has something for everyone.
Test Your Skills. Trust Your Compass.
________________________________________
Races
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Orienteering Map & Compass
Incl. $1.48 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$9.48
OPENS 01 AUGA fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levelsnewcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
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Location
Normandy School, 401 Normandy Ridge Rd., Centerville, 45459, OH, United States
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