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MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt

Date
August 28, 2026
Distance
Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt Challenge
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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!

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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

83°

Typical Low

58°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from New Carlisle, 12 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:01 AMSunset 8:15 PMDaylight 13h 14m

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

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Race
MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt
Date
August 28, 2026

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.

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Running

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt?
MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt is a running race held in Yellow Springs, Ohio on August 28, 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 Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt?
Friday, August 28, 2026 in Yellow Springs, Ohio at 101 Dayton St., Yellow Springs, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt

Aug 28, 2026

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