MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch is an adventure race on October 25, 2026 in Yellow Springs, OH, with an entry fee of $8.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Price
- $8
- Sport
- Adventure
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
63°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Xenia 6 Sse, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Yellow Springs, OH
Population
3,655
as of 2023
City 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.
94
Days to train
- Race
- MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
- Date
- October 25, 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.
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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MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch
Oct 25, 2026