MVOC Orienteering at Eastwood MetroPark
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Dayton, Ohio
- Price $9.48
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the MVOC Orienteering event at Eastwood MetroPark in Dayton, Montgomery, on Saturday, May 2, 2026! This family-friendly orienteering challenge invites adventurers of all skill levels to explore the great outdoors while honing their navigation skills. Participants can choose from various race distances, including White for beginners, Yellow for novices, and Orange for more advanced competitors, with each course designed to provide excitement and discovery.
Orienteering is like a real-world treasure hunt, where you'll use a detailed map and compass to find checkpoints across the stunning terrain of Eastwood MetroPark. Whether you're a seasoned navigator or trying orienteering for the first time, this event promises fun for everyone. With high-quality course maps, chip timing, and even loaner compasses available, all you need to bring is a spirit of adventure! So, mark your calendars for May 2nd and prepare to embrace the thrill of exploration, rain or shine!
Orienteering is like a real-world treasure hunt, where you'll use a detailed map and compass to find checkpoints across the stunning terrain of Eastwood MetroPark. Whether you're a seasoned navigator or trying orienteering for the first time, this event promises fun for everyone. With high-quality course maps, chip timing, and even loaner compasses available, all you need to bring is a spirit of adventure! So, mark your calendars for May 2nd and prepare to embrace the thrill of exploration, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
Your Adventure Starts Here!
Hosted by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Director: Scott Lefgren scotjlefg@gmail.com
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
NOT OFFERED - 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!
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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 Director: Scott Lefgren scotjlefg@gmail.com
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
NOT OFFERED - 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
Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$9.48
A fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levelsnewcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
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Location
1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton, 45431, OH, United States
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