MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
About this race
🎃 MVOC Pumpkin Hunt
John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
Your Adventure Starts Here!
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Directors: Larry Berna & Scott Lefgren
Join us for a fun, fast-paced, and family-friendly orienteering adventure set in the beautiful woods of John Bryan State Park and Camp Birch. Whether you’re brand new to orienteering or a seasoned navigator, runner, hiker, or explorer—this event is for you!
🧭 What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints across varied terrain. It blends strategy, speed, problem-solving, and exploration—a real-world treasure hunt for all ages.
🗺️ Choose Your Course
You’ll have up to two hours to complete the course that fits your skill level:
White – Beginner
Yellow – Novice
Orange – Advanced
Green / Red – Elite
We provide everything you need to succeed:
High-quality course maps
Electronic chip timing
Loaner compasses
One-on-one beginner instruction
🌟 Own the Terrain. Master the Map.
Race the clock, test your navigation skills, or enjoy a relaxed, scavenger-hunt-style walk through the park. Compete seriously—or just soak in the fall scenery.
🌧️ Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the weather and come ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore. The Pumpkin Hunt happens no matter what Mother Nature has planned.
Test your skills. Trust your compass. Celebrate the season outdoors. 🎃🧭
The MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch brings an exciting 10K to Yellow Springs, Ohio on October 25, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Adventure race
Orienteering Map & Compass
A fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levels—newcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for October in Yellow Springs.
About Yellow Springs
MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch takes place in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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