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MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O

MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O is an adventure race on December 5, 2026 in Dayton, OH, with an entry fee of $8.

Date
December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
Price
$8
Sport
Adventure
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From the Organizer

🌙 MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Director: Seth Moore

Step into the woods after dark for a fast-paced orienteering adventure at Cricket Holler Boy Scout Camp. This unique Night-O / Search & Destroy-O is designed for all experience levels—first-timers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, families, and friends.

 
🧭 What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where you use a detailed map (and optionally a compass) to find checkpoints scattered across the terrain. It’s part strategy, part speed, and part exploration—a real-world treasure hunt, after dark.

 
🗺️ How the Night-O / Search & Destroy-O Works
Phase 1: Night-O (6:00–7:00 PM)

Mass start at 6:00 PM
1-hour time limit
Format: Score-O (find controls in any order)
Goal: Punch as many of the 20 controls as you choose
Scoring:

Each control punched = 1 point

Phase 2: Search & Destroy-O (Starts at 7:00 PM)

Controls are collected and returned
Each control returned = 1 point

Strategy matters: speed, route choice, and teamwork can make the difference.

 
🌲 The Course
Navigate your way through Cricket Holler Boy Scout Camp, with reflective controls placed throughout the camp’s trails and woods. Compete as an individual or as part of a team.

 
🧭 What’s Provided
High-quality course maps
Reflective controls with manual punches
Loaner compasses
 
🌧️ Rain or Shine
Dress for the conditions and bring your sense of adventure. Run, walk, hike, navigate, and explore—whatever your style.

 
🌟 Come for the Challenge. Share the Experience.
Whether you’re chasing points, testing your night navigation skills, or looking for a spooky bump in the dark, this is a must-do night-life adventure.

🌕 Let the hunt begin!

Events

Cricket Holler Night-O$8

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

45°

Typical Low

30°

Chance of Rain

37%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:43 AMSunset 5:11 PMDaylight 9h 29m

Host City

About Dayton, OH

Population

136,741

as of 2023

City Elevation

744 ft

Nearest Airport

DAY

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi

Major Hub

CVG

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

135

Days to train

Race
MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O
Date
December 5, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Adventure racing strings together trekking, mountain biking, and paddling — with navigation by map and compass — across a course you have to find as much as finish. Most events are raced as a team, often over many hours or even multiple days.

It rewards the all-rounder and the problem-solver as much as the pure athlete: route choice, teamwork, and staying steady when you're tired and off the map are as much the challenge as the miles.

Read the Guide

Adventure Racing

Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.

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Make it a Racecation

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O?+
MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O is an adventure race held in Dayton, Ohio on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more adventure races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O?+
Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at 6675 Brantford Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O

Dec 5, 2026

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