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MVOC Orienteering at Eastwood MetroPark

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Location
Dayton, OH
1385 Harshman Rd., 45431
Featured distance
10K
Type
ADVENTURE

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At a glance

Navigate varied terrain with a map and compass in this fun, family-friendly orienteering adventure, perfect for all skill levels.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Walkers Welcome

Embark on an exciting orienteering adventure at Eastwood MetroPark, hosted by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club. This event invites all, from beginners to seasoned navigators, to explore varied terrain using a map and compass. It's a unique blend of strategy, speed, and problem-solving, offering a real-world treasure hunt experience. Choose your challenge level and enjoy a fun, family-friendly outing, rain or shine.

What to expect

  • Engage in an outdoor navigation sport, using a detailed map and compass to find checkpoints.
  • Choose from beginner, novice, or advanced courses, with up to two hours to complete your challenge.
  • Receive one-on-one beginner instruction, high-quality maps, and loaner compasses.

Standout details

  • One-on-one beginner instruction
  • Loaner compasses provided
  • Chip timing included
  • All-weather adventure

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Your Adventure Starts Here! Hosted by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club Event Director: Scott Lefgren scotjlefg@gmail.com Join us for a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly orienteering adventure! Perfect for beginners, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and first-time explorers alike. ________________________________________ 🧭 What Is Orienteering? Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where you use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints across varied terrain. It combines strategy, speed, problem-solving, and exploration—think of it as a real-world treasure hunt! ________________________________________ 🗺️ How It Works Participants have up to two hours to find controls on the course of their choice: •    White – Beginner •    Yellow – Novice •    Orange – Advanced •    NOT OFFERED - Green/Red – Elite

We provide everything you need: •    High-quality course maps •    Chip timing •    Loaner compasses •    One-on-one beginner instruction ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Own the Terrain. Master the Map. ________________________________________ 🌧️ Rain, Snow, or Shine! Dress for the weather and come ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore. The adventure goes on in any condition! ________________________________________ 🌟 Choose Your Challenge Whether you’re racing competitively or enjoying a leisurely scavenger-hunt-style walk through the park, this event has something for everyone. Test Your Skills. Trust Your Compass. ________________________________________

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