
Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3 is an obstacle course race on October 3, 2026 in Hamburg, IA, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
Date--October 3,2026
Location--Lodge /Lake Area South end of Waubonsie Park--2585 Waubonsie Park Road Hamburg,Ia,
Fees--$40.00 per person
Fees include--shirts,medals,drinks,snacks
Registration closes September 18
Check in--8:30am
Start--9:00am
Cut off time--4 hours
Number 3 race in the Orienteering series
Format--Run/hike reading maps and instructions looking for checkpoints.
Check out Free App Handy GPS.
Maps,instructions,punch cards handed out at check in.
Any help needed with maps will be at check in.
Park permits are at the entrance.
Map cases,cell phones,small packs for water and snacks
Self supported
Divisions---Solo,coed,men and women--2-3-person teams
Contact Jim for info 402-432-3622
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
72°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sidney 1sse, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
914 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 50 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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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.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
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.
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Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3
Oct 3, 2026