ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

🦃 ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge

📍  George Rogers Clark Park
⏰ Start Time: 2:00 PM | Time Limit: 2 hours
📝 Registration: Opens at 12:00 PM

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 12:00 PM, a simple practice course will be available for first-time participants (come to the race start area)
At 12:30 PM, the Miami Valley Orienteering Club  will offer a voluntary intro session—perfect for newcomers or anyone wanting a quick refresher.  This will also take place at the race start area.  
 

🧭 How It Works:

Two hour time limit to find as many controls as possible and make it back to the finish.
Find controls in any order.
Controls are worth five (5) points each with one (1) point penalty for each 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! 

REGISTRATION: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race.  Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start and can be done in-person at the race.  Hard copy registration sheets are also available on race day if needed. Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.

CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in before the race.  

We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.

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.

ANIMAL POLICY: Due to our insurance coverage, animals are not permitted at any ORRRC event.  The only exception is service dogs, which must be clearly identified.  Persons with any other animals will be removed from the event (will not be issued a timing chip, and will not appear in results or photos).  We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

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!

Join fellow runners on November 15, 2026 for the ORRRC Turkey Hunt Map & Compass Challenge. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Springfield.