Zanfel Orienteering Race # 1

  • Date Sat 28th March 2026
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Raymond, Nebraska
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Zanfel Orienteering Race #1 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Raymond, Lancaster! This thrilling event invites adventurers of all skill levels to explore the great outdoors while honing their navigation skills. Participants can choose to tackle the course solo or form teams of 2 or 3, making it a fantastic opportunity to bond with friends or family.

With a starting time of 9:00 AM and a cutoff at 12:00 PM, competitors will have three hours to navigate through the course using provided maps and clues to find various checkpoints. Whether you're running or hiking, this family-friendly event encourages everyone to embrace the challenge, all while enjoying the fresh air and stunning terrain. Registration is open until March 13, and for just $40, you'll receive a shirt, snacks, drinks, and awards. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the thrill of orienteering—grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable day in nature!

Organiser's Description

Race Notes--If any of you want to ruck as your looking for checkpoints feel free too.
The things you need for this on the course is what I showed below.
A small pack with water,a gallon ziplock bag for your map,punch card and clue sheet.
Download Handy GPS beforehand to get used to it. Very easy.
Lots of determination and the will to have fun.

March 28

If you have never done an orienteering/land navigation style of an event you are missing out.
These events have been around for lots of years and originated in Scandinavia / Sweden in the 1900's.
They have become more and more popular.
It's always been a part of adventure races over the years but now there are many stand alone events with different disciplines. Solo's,teams of 2 or 3 are my divisions.
GRAB A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER AND GIVE IT A TRY. A GREAT WAY TO LEARN TERRAIN AND GETTING AROUND IN THE WOODS.

Location--Liebers Point

Fees--$40 per person

Fees include--shirts,snacks,drinks,awards

Registration closes March 13th

Check in--8:30am

Start--9:00am

Cut off time--12:00pm

Format--Solo,teams of 2 or 3 person (coed,male,female) will get clues,punch cards,maps and info at check in.

Racers will have a 3 hour cutoff from the time they started.

Racers will use the maps and clues to find check[points located out on the course area.

This map will be pre-plotted.

Teams may use the Free App Handy GPS.

Course will be in the middle of North side from Liebers Point to Area 3-4-7-8

Teams must check in with the punch card before cutoff. Any team that comes in late will lose a checkpoint every 5 minutes

Race gear--map case or gallon zip lock for maps ,instruction,snacks and a compass for this one. Easy to do!

A light pack for hydration and snacks ,cell phone,

THIS IS A RUN OR HIKE EVENT!

This is a family friendly sport.

Contact Jim for info.' 402-432-3622

Races

  • Zanfel Orienteering Race # 1

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED

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Location

Branched Oak Lake, Liebers Point West Entrance NW 140th, Raymond, 68428, NE, United States

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