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Raccongaine - 3 and 6 hour rogaines - Pennslyvannia, USA

Sunday 24 March 2013, 10:00 - 16:00
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In a rogaine-style format, individuals or teams have a fixed time (3 or 6 hours in this event) to visit as many checkpoints as possible; walking, running and resting as they see fit. The checkpoints are spread over a large area, and are pre-marked on a map issued shortly before the start of the event. Point values for visiting each control vary (and are specified in advance) depending on such factors as distance from the start/finish area, elevation, navigational complexity.

Participants in a Rogaine come from diverse backgrounds: hikers, walkers, cross-country runners, trail runners, adventure racers, ultra runners, orienteers, hashers and family groups. Widely varying levels of competitive intensity are found, going from the casual stroller who wants a little variety added to the weekend hike to the serious athlete. Map reading skill is perhaps the most important technique needed. Route planning strategy is also very important since there won't be time to get all the controls, so the choice of which to try for is crucial in maximizing scores.

 
Location : Raccoon Creek State Park, 30 miles West of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Contact : Organized by: Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club - http://www.wpoc.org/raccoonmethods2013.htm

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