The Black River Navigation Challenge

Black River Falls, WI, US
May 25, 2013

Type: Orienteering - Regional

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The Black River Navigation Challenge will be a ROGAINE style outdoor race with two divisions: Classic (map and compass ONLY) and GPS (map,compass and ANY GPS device). UTMS will be provided for the GPS division.

ROGAINE: Rugged Outdoor Group Activity Involving Navigation and Endurance, is a map and compass adventure sport. Racers have to visit as many controls as possible and return to the finish within nine hours. Each control will be marked in the field by an orange and white triangular flag.

When & Where: The event will be held in Black River State Forest, located in the heart of west central Wisconsin. It is about 2 hours from both Minneapolis and Madison, near I-94. (Camping is available in the state forest, please refer to the following website about reservations: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stateforests/blackriver/)

Start/Finish location: The start will be at 9am on Saturday, May 25th in the Wildcat parking lot on North Settlement Road. The finish will be in the same location.

Map: Each team member will be provided a modified USGS map.

Scoring: The team that collects the most number of controls in the allotted time (9h) wins. Racers returning after the finish time will have their total score reduced for each minute overtime.

Teams: There are no limitations on the amount of people in a team and there are no gender specifications. Solo racers are also allowed.

Mandatory gear: Each participant must have a 100 oz water container, compass, enough food to complete the race, clothes that will endure 9 hours in the forest.

Award Categories: Elite (up to 35), Masters (up to 50) and Veterans (over 50). The category of a team will be calculated as the average age of all the team members. CASH prizes for all 3 divisions!

Registration: By email or mail. Please provide the name, date of birth, address, phone number, email and division (Classic or GPS) for every team member. Send info to interkosmos13@yahoo.com (PayPal) or check by mail to KARTA RACING LLC, 5100 W 84th st #2 Bloomington, MN 55437

Fee: Early registration $50 per person (if you register before May 1st). $60 per person (if you register after May 1st). MNOC and other orienteering club members receive a $10 discount. The fee covers: race insurance, map, after race food and drinks.

For more Information: email - interkosmos13@yahoo.com or call - 612-702-7068

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