Minnesota Orienteering Club: 7th Annual MNOC 6-hour Rogaine

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7th Annual MNOC 6-hour Rogaine

Saturday, August 15th 2009

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Mature woods in Savanna Portage State Park

The Minnesota Orienteering Club invites you to a 6-hour long distance Rogaine (Rugged Outdoor Group Activity Involving Navigation and Endurance) event on Saturday, August 15th at Savanna Portage State Park and the adjoining Remote Lakes Solitude Area, near McGregor, Minnesota. Hikers, runners, orienteers, adventure racers, trail runners, ultra runners, families - everyone is welcome. Come test your endurance and navigation skills. Go at your own speed and choose your own route. Teams will be given a detailed map and have 6 hours to find as many of the marked control points as possible.

WHERE: Savanna Portage State Park, near McGregor, MN. The event will be held in approximately 10,000 acres of the state park and the state forest area directly to the west. The start/finish will be at the Loon Lake picnic shelter and swimming beach.

WHEN: There is a mandatory meeting at 9:00 am, Saturday, August 15th at the start location. Maps will be handed out at the meeting. All classes and teams will have a mass start at 9:30 am. Teams must finish by 3:30 pm, with penalty points for every minute after. The course closes at 4:00 pm. There will be an awards ceremony at 4:00 pm.

WHAT: Teams of 2 or more persons looking for approximately 35-40 controls marked on a 1:15,000 scale modified USGS map. Single persons may enter and will be teamed up on the day with other single persons of similar goals/abilities. There is no set course; controls may be visited in any order. GPS units are not allowed.

WHY: Experience the fun of hiking and navigating in near wilderness setting, plus awards for the highest scoring teams in three team categories: Co-ed, Open, and Masters.

COST: Registration by July 20th: $20 per person, $18 for MNOC members, and $16 for under 21. Please register online for this event. A $5 late fee per person applies after 8/1.

Snack food will be provided at the start/finish throughout the event.
Bring a potluck item to share at the post race awards ceremony and cookout.
Bring mountain bikes and enjoy group or solo rides on Sunday morning
Send any questions to Pete Curtis.