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MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch

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Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 25 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

🎃 MVOC Pumpkin Hunt
John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch

Your Adventure Starts Here!
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Directors: Larry Berna & Scott Lefgren

Join us for a fun, fast-paced, and family-friendly orienteering adventure set in the beautiful woods of John Bryan State Park and Camp Birch. Whether you’re brand new to orienteering or a seasoned navigator, runner, hiker, or explorer—this event is for you!

 
🧭 What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints across varied terrain. It blends strategy, speed, problem-solving, and exploration—a real-world treasure hunt for all ages.

 
🗺️ Choose Your Course
You’ll have up to two hours to complete the course that fits your skill level:

White – Beginner
Yellow – Novice
Orange – Advanced
Green / Red – Elite
We provide everything you need to succeed:

High-quality course maps
Electronic chip timing
Loaner compasses
One-on-one beginner instruction
 
🌟 Own the Terrain. Master the Map.
Race the clock, test your navigation skills, or enjoy a relaxed, scavenger-hunt-style walk through the park. Compete seriously—or just soak in the fall scenery.

 
🌧️ Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the weather and come ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore. The Pumpkin Hunt happens no matter what Mother Nature has planned.

Test your skills. Trust your compass. Celebrate the season outdoors. 🎃🧭

 

Races Offered

Orienteering Map & Compass

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Others

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12:00

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$8.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Yellow Springs.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 8.7° / 19.2°
wb_sunny 5.9° / 16.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.9 /
water_drop 68.7%

About Yellow Springs

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Yellow Springs is a village in Southwestern Ohio. It is home to Antioch College.

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