
Zanfel Orienteering Race # 1 is an adventure race on February 13, 2027 in Hickman, NE, with an entry fee of $40.
Date--February 13,2027
Location--60th & Panama Road Stagecoach lake Hickman,.Ne
3 Hour cutoff
Fees--$40 per person
Fees include--Long sleeve shirts,awards,snacks, drinks,medals
Registration closes--January 29
Check in--9:00am
Maps and info handed out at check in. People may get help if they are new to the sport.
Start--9:30am
Cut off--12:30pm
CalTopo Maps,(pre-plotted) instructions,punch cards handed out at check in.
A day pass can be purchased in the park.
Format--Solo,teams of 2 or 3 person (male,female,coed) teams check in together will run around StageCoachLake.
START/FINISH is at the check in.
Teams may go in any direction.
Teams may use a free app Handy GPS for assistance.
A good part of the course is on trails and in the bush.
Required Gear- large zip lock bag for maps and race material, cell phone, water, snacks, sun screen and tick spray.
This is the 1st race in the Zanfel Series
If we have snow maybe Yaktraks or snow shoes would help you to get around.
Contact Jim for info. 402-432-3622
Very family friendly!!
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
39°
Typical Low
18°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Crete 4ese, 13 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
1,244 ft
Nearest Airport
LNK
Lincoln Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 61 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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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.
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Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
Zanfel Orienteering Race # 1
Feb 13, 2027