Come on out and try a different kind of trail running race!
A "Trail-O" (Trail Orienteering) can be described as:
an event that requires beginner-level navigation skills, but unlike most other forms of orienteering, it involves little, or no, route choice. It is conducted primarily on trails, logging roads, etc versus the typical on and off trail nature of an orienteering event.
The course is a 15-18km loop. You choose whether you do the loop in a CW/CCW direction. The route choice is totally up to you, but you won't get your map until 5 minutes before you start... so you'll have 5 minutes to plan your route :)
Around the loop, there will be orange/white orienteering flags (AKA: controls) hanging at various intersections, off-trail and out of sight, so you'll have to wander 10-20 metres into the woods to find them. Each control has a unique 'hole punch' hanging from them, which you use to punch your 'punch card' (example: if you're at control/checkpoint #251, you punch box 251 on your card).
The control locations will be circled on your map (we'll provide you with the map and punch card), along with directions for their exact location from the intersections (example directions: 20m at 90 degrees).
On the map, the loop will be quite obvious, but the loop is not marked with anything but the hidden orienteering controls. There will be at least 1 section where you may choose to bushwhack to save some distance. The question is, will you save time in doing so?
Map and compass skills are very handy to have in your back pocket as a trail runner, so come on out and see what it's all about. GPS is allowed, but it's not in the spirit of the event to use it for navigation (unless it's an emergency of course).
Time limit: 4 hours.
Scoring: 10 points per control. For every minute you are late, you lose 10 points.
Mandatory gear: compass, matches/lighter, knife, small 1st aid kit, jacket, buff/toque, food and drink.
Location: Old Annapolis Hiking Trail parking lot (see actual address/location in sidebar).
Please note: the swag order goes in on March 1st, 2023. No refunds or deferrals, but you can sell your spot to someone if you can't make it.
Registration fees
Trail-O 15-ish KMS Closed
Trail running event that requires basic map and compass skills!
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$40.00
Swag, draw prize eligibility, map, punch card, insurance and FUN!!
Jan. 16 - Apr. 21
Trail-O 15-ish KMS - No Swag Please! Closed
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$30.00
Draw prize eligibility, map, punch card, insurance and FUN!!
Jan. 16 - Apr. 21
Event schedule
- Sat., April 22, 2023 7:30 a.m. - Race day check-in begins
- Sat., April 22, 2023 8:45 a.m. - Race day check-in ends
- Sat., April 22, 2023 8:55 a.m. - Map hand out
- Sat., April 22, 2023 9:00 a.m. - Event begins
- Sat., April 22, 2023 1:00 p.m. - Event ends
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jodi Isenor
- Website
- Visit website
