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
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of adventure at the MVOC Orienteering event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Eastwood MetroPark in Dayton, Montgomery! This family-friendly event is perfect for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned navigators, and is set to provide a thrilling outdoor experience that combines the joy of exploration with the challenge of navigation.
Orienteering is a unique outdoor sport where you'll use a detailed map and compass to locate various checkpoints across the park's diverse terrain. With race distances available for all abilities—including White for beginners, Yellow for novices, Orange for advanced participants, and Command-O for elite competitors—there's a perfect challenge for everyone. Participants will have up to two hours to complete their course, and the event promises to be an adventure regardless of the weather. So gather your friends and family, dress for the elements, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition at Eastwood MetroPark!
Orienteering is a unique outdoor sport where you'll use a detailed map and compass to locate various checkpoints across the park's diverse terrain. With race distances available for all abilities—including White for beginners, Yellow for novices, Orange for advanced participants, and Command-O for elite competitors—there's a perfect challenge for everyone. Participants will have up to two hours to complete their course, and the event promises to be an adventure regardless of the weather. So gather your friends and family, dress for the elements, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition at Eastwood MetroPark!
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
Command-O 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
Command-O 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
CLOSEDA fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levelsnewcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
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