ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

Events

($0: Ages 0 - 14)

12:00PM EST Registration ends November 16, 2025 at 12:20pm EST

Welcome to a race presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club!

If you're not familiar with the Ohio River Road Runners Club, we're a 100% all-volunteer 501(c)(3) Ohio Non-Profit club dedicated to promoting running and supporting the local running community in and around Dayton, Ohio. We are one of the largest (and we think BEST) clubs in the nation.

This is one of our "small races", meaning it is free for ORRRC members, free for anyone 14 and under, and only $5 for everyone else. If you're not a member, you'll have the option to join when you register - for only $35 per year, you get 20+ races from 1 mile to half marathon distances, on roads and trails, included!

What can you expect from an ORRRC "small race"? A great team of volunteers, most of whom are runners, committed to providing a high-quality event with well-designed courses and support for runners and walkers of all abilities. There won't be shirts or finisher medals, but for $5, you'll get a timed event, refreshments, maybe a small award depending on your finish, and a chance to challenge yourself or meet others in the Dayton running community. We hope you'll join us and have some fun!

Place

930 S. Tecumseh Road
Springfield, OH US 45506

Description

🦃 ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

📅 Sunday, November 16
📍 George Rogers Clark Park
⏰ Start Time: 12:00 PM | Time Limit: 2 hours
📝 Registration: Opens at 11:00 AM

Join us for the ORRRC Turkey Hunt Orienteering Challenge—a fun test of speed, navigation, and strategy!

🏅 Finisher Awards: Presented to the top 50 finishers.

✨ Pre-Race Training (Optional):
At 11:30 AM, the Miami Valley Orienteering Club will offer a voluntary intro session—perfect for newcomers or anyone wanting a quick refresher.

🧭 How It Works:

Each control (checkpoint) is worth different point values.
Find as many as possible within the 2-hour time limit to maximize your score.
Penalty for going over time limit: Lose your highest point control plus 10 points per minute late.
🧭 What is Orienteering?
It’s an outdoor adventure sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to navigate through a series of checkpoints. Think of it as a mix of cross-country running and treasure hunting!

📚 New to the sport?
Check out the Orienteering Rookie Crash Course at OCIN —a great training resource.

📋 Provided for All Participants (courtesy of Miami Valley Orienteering Club)

Course maps
Chip timing
Loaner compasses
Come ready for adventure—rain or shine—and see if you can hunt down the points before time runs out!

PRE-REGISTRATION: through RunSignup. Come to the green table at registration on race day.

Minors may be pre-registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian. Minors must have the liability waiver (Online through RunSignup or the registration sheet at the event) signed by a parent or guardian.

FEES:

All Current Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)

Non-Members:
– $5 for ages 15 and up
– Free for ages 14 and under

Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!

Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.

Race Day Registration: available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time; hard copy registration sheets also available if needed. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

RACE DIRECTOR: Larry Berna

VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!