Orienteering Challenge Series # 2 is an obstacle course race on August 6, 2027 in Gretna, NE, with an entry fee of $40.
Date--June 19
Location--Schramm SRA Hwy 31 Gretna,Ne
Check in--8:30am--Shelter by the trailhead South at Ponds
Start--9:00am
Cutoff Time--3 Hours
Registration Deadline--June 4
Fees--$40
Fees include--T-shirt,snacks,drinks,medals for top solo's and teams
Divisions--Solo--Teams of 2 (Coed,Male,Female)
Orienteering events are in the 2027 series
Park permits are in the park office
Format--Orienteering is running or more hiking using pre-plotted maps looking for checkpoints and get as many or all of them in a 3 hour period.
Check out a fee APP HandyGPS which has coordinates and helps a lot.
Anyone needing help will get it at check in.
A very family friendly event.
Register at www.runsignup.com
Contact Jim 402-432-3622
Helpful race material--small pack,water,map case or zip lock bag for materials.
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
85°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gretna 4ne, 1 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 22 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
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Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
Orienteering Challenge Series # 2
Aug 6, 2027