Location: Use the Laumeier Park entrance off Rott Road, about 100 meters East of Geyer. Look for signs and banners at the end of the last parking lot.
The map was updated by Jon Torrance in 2021. It’s in good shape. Trails are generally accurate, though the less distinct trails are overgrown. There’s a lot of green (thick vegetation). The course design is meant to keep you out of the green. You can run in shorts (unless you like to make interesting route choices).
Beginner Course: Find as many of the 20 checkpoint locations as you like in any order. No time limit, but the courses closes at 7:30 pm. Never been orienteering before…come on out…you’ll love it!
Intermediate Course: A 30-minute score-O. Find as many of the 20 checkpoint locations as you can in any order, but within the time limit. If you go over 30 minutes, there’s a one CP per minute deduction. Oh…and you don’t get to look at you map until your time starts.
Advanced Course: A 3.2 km point to point course with 16 checkpoints. Must go in sequence. You don’t get to see the map until your time starts.
Note: Only beginners get to review the map before starting. Some checkpoint locations are shared. So, if you’re helping a beginner, please do not look at the CP locations.
We’ll be using e-punch. Checkpoint locations may have a control flag, a metal stake without a control flag, or maybe only an e-punch unit. Look around. Use your clue sheet.
Twist: Laumeier Park has 70 sculptures installed across its’ 105 acres. Definitely a unique and unusual experience. To have some fun and whimsy, you’ll receive a printed clue sheet with “unusual” clue descriptions. These might be helpful or might not. You’ll get this ahead of time and can study before you start. A traditional symbol clue sheet is printed on the map.
Register online ahead of time and things will be ready for you!