
MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt is an adventure race on August 28, 2026 in Yellow Springs, OH, with an entry fee of $8.
From the Organizer
🌕 Sturgeon Moon Urban Night-O – Yellow Springs
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Director: Sarah Berna
Public streets and sidewalks within the Village of Yellow Springs and Antioch College.
Step into the night for a fast-paced urban orienteering adventure under the Sturgeon Moon! This event 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—think real-world treasure hunt, after dark.
🗺️ How the Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt Works
Format: Score-O (find controls in any order)
Time Limit: 1 hour
Goal: Find as many controls as possible
Scoring:
Each control = 5 points
1-point penalty per minute over the time limit
What’s Provided:
High-quality course maps
Reflective controls with manual punches. Loaner compasses
🌆 The Course
Teams or individuals will navigate 20 controls spread throughout the Village of Yellow Springs and the historic Antioch College campus—urban streets, pathways, and campus scenery all come alive at night.
🌧️ Rain or Shine
Dress for the weather, bring your sense of adventure, and be ready to run, walk, hike, navigate, and explore—whatever your style.
🌟 Come for the Challenge. Share the Experience.
Whether you’re chasing points or soaking in the night-time village vibe, this is a must-do Yellow Springs night-life experience.
🌕 Let the hunt begin!
Events
Weather
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
83°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Carlisle, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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36
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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 Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt
Aug 28, 2026