Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase 2026
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Roanoke, Virginia
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase 2026, happening on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Roanoke! This unique treasure hunt promises excitement for participants of all skill levels as you race to collect points by visiting as many checkpoints as possible within a two-mile radius of GO Fest. With a thrilling two-hour time limit, youβll navigate both urban and wilderness locations using a provided map and cue sheet.
Not only will you have the chance to score fantastic prizesβfrom water bottles and hats to kayaks and fly rodsβbut every participant leaves with a piece of gear! With separate divisions for women and men, the event fosters a friendly but competitive spirit. The action kicks off at 8:00 AM with check-in, followed by a mandatory pre-race meeting and race start at 10:00 AM. Donβt miss out on this incredible day filled with adventure and camaraderie!
Not only will you have the chance to score fantastic prizesβfrom water bottles and hats to kayaks and fly rodsβbut every participant leaves with a piece of gear! With separate divisions for women and men, the event fosters a friendly but competitive spirit. The action kicks off at 8:00 AM with check-in, followed by a mandatory pre-race meeting and race start at 10:00 AM. Donβt miss out on this incredible day filled with adventure and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
This may be a Wild Gear Chase but don't worry, even if you're slow you'll catch some sweet stuff. From water bottles and hats to bigger prizes like kayaks, fly rods and coolers, and everything in between, everyone walks away with a piece of gear in this unique "treasure hunt".
Using a map, a corresponding "cue sheet", and your brains, participants have two hours to race to as many checkpoints (both urban and wilderness locations) scattered throughout a two-mile radius of GO Fest. Hit as many checkpoints as you can, then head back to the finish within the two-hour time limit. Racers are then ranked based on points and time, and lined up in front of the gear tent. Every 15 seconds a person enters the gear tent; you can stay in the tent as long as you want but you can only leave the tent with one piece of gear, so choose wisely.
This Year there will be a Woman's and Men's Division!
TIMELINE AND SCHEDULE:
8:00am 9:00am Racer check in and number pickup
9:30am - Mandatory pre-race meeting
9:45am - Maps and clue sheets distributed - Racers will have 10 minutes to plan their route
10:00am Race start
12:00pm Race ends (5-point penalty for EACH minute late)
3:15pm Results announced and Gear Tent entry
Using a map, a corresponding "cue sheet", and your brains, participants have two hours to race to as many checkpoints (both urban and wilderness locations) scattered throughout a two-mile radius of GO Fest. Hit as many checkpoints as you can, then head back to the finish within the two-hour time limit. Racers are then ranked based on points and time, and lined up in front of the gear tent. Every 15 seconds a person enters the gear tent; you can stay in the tent as long as you want but you can only leave the tent with one piece of gear, so choose wisely.
This Year there will be a Woman's and Men's Division!
TIMELINE AND SCHEDULE:
8:00am 9:00am Racer check in and number pickup
9:30am - Mandatory pre-race meeting
9:45am - Maps and clue sheets distributed - Racers will have 10 minutes to plan their route
10:00am Race start
12:00pm Race ends (5-point penalty for EACH minute late)
3:15pm Results announced and Gear Tent entry
Races
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Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase 2026
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.70
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505 Williamson Rd SE, Roanoke, 24011, VA, United States
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