MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- Orienteering Map & Compass
From the Organizer
🎃 MVOC Pumpkin Hunt
John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
Your Adventure Starts Here!
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Directors: Larry Berna & Scott Lefgren
Join us for a fun, fast-paced, and family-friendly orienteering adventure set in the beautiful woods of John Bryan State Park and Camp Birch. Whether you’re brand new to orienteering or a seasoned navigator, runner, hiker, or explorer—this event is for you!
🧭 What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints across varied terrain. It blends strategy, speed, problem-solving, and exploration—a real-world treasure hunt for all ages.
🗺️ Choose Your Course
You’ll have up to two hours to complete the course that fits your skill level:
White – Beginner
Yellow – Novice
Orange – Advanced
Green / Red – Elite
We provide everything you need to succeed:
High-quality course maps
Electronic chip timing
Loaner compasses
One-on-one beginner instruction
🌟 Own the Terrain. Master the Map.
Race the clock, test your navigation skills, or enjoy a relaxed, scavenger-hunt-style walk through the park. Compete seriously—or just soak in the fall scenery.
🌧️ Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the weather and come ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore. The Pumpkin Hunt happens no matter what Mother Nature has planned.
Test your skills. Trust your compass. Celebrate the season outdoors. 🎃🧭
Events
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
62°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Carlisle, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Yellow Springs, OH
Population
3,655
as of 2023
Elevation
1,012 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
139
Days to train
- Race
- MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
- Date
- October 25, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch?
- MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch is a running race held in Yellow Springs, Ohio on October 25, 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 running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Yellow Springs, Ohio at 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
Oct 25, 2026