Practice your navigation in an urban setting!

 

Schedule

When – Every second Thursday of the month between March and October (daylight savings time)  4/10/2025, 5/8/2025, 6/12/2025, 7/10/2025, 8/14/2025, 9/11/2025, 10/9/2025
6:15 pm – Meetup, receive a welcome and introduction 
6:30 pm – One hour race to find as many points and correctly answer as many questions as you can. 
7:30 pm – Time limit, link up at the finish, socialize and see who prevailed as the best.

Details

Type – Score-O 
Courses Available – 1 hour 
Map – 1:12,500, Street-O 
Terrain – An urban park, university campus, and urban area.  Many roads with high traffic as well as some quiet roads and urban trails. 
Location – Lot H East of the Zoo at Hermann Park, Houston, TX 

WAIVER

Every participant must have a completed waiver prior to competing.  If the participant is under 18, the waiver must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.  Complete it before the event and send it to contacthoc@orienteeringusa.org. Also bring it to the event. A waiver can be completed at the event if a legal guardian is present to sign it.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT

We recommend wearing workout clothing and running shoes. Bring your own water and snacks if you want. A compass is not normally required, but may be desired.

RSVP

Ensure you RSVP by emailing contacthoc@orienteeringusa.org at least two days before the event. State the number of runners and your contact info (e-mail, phone, etc). The event will not occur unless you RSVP.