Pressing On Orienteering Races

Pressing On Orienteering Races

Hutchinson, KS
Apr 20, 2025
Other / 10 mile

Sub-events Details

4 Hour Time Limit

10 mile
Apr 20, 2025 (Sun)
2:00 PM
Trail Race
in person
Adults

2 Hour Time Limit

Other
Apr 20, 2025 (Sun)
4:00 PM
Trail Race
in person
Adults

Event details

Team up with friends to enjoy fun and activity in the Kansas outdoors!

Orienteering is using a map and compass to navigate to control points. In a timed orienteering foot race the goal is to reach as many control points on foot as possible within the time limit. The team with the most control points wins!

Ages 10+ (children under 18 must be on a team with at least one adult). You must be 18 or older to participate in the 4 Hour Race.

Participate as part of a team or on your own. You must be 18 or older to participate on your own. 

4 Hour Race (8-12 miles):

  • 12:30pm – Basic Orienteering Class (optional)
  • 1:30pm – Race registration
  • 1:50pm – Race instructions and map distribution
  • 2:00pm – Race start 
  • 6:00pm – Race finish

2 Hour Race (3-5 miles):

  • 2:30pm – Basic Orienteering Class (optional)
  • 3:30pm – Race registration
  • 3:50pm – Race instructions and map distribution
  • 4:00pm – Race start 
  • 6:00pm – Race finish

For those wanting to join the Basic Orienteering Class be sure to signup for the class when registering for the race.

Recommended per team:

  • Orienteering Compass (loaner compasses may be available)
  • Pencil
  • Watch or phone for keeping track of time (No GPS allowed for navigation)

Recommended per person:

  • Long pants
  • Close toed shoes
  • Water bottle (There will be water at the start and finish line but you will be on your own on the course.)

 

This is not a trail race. Leaving the trail will be required. Be aware of common hazards in the Kansas outdoors.

 

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