WHO – Pinehurst, NC area runners, walkers, friends, and families. No experience necessary!
WHAT – Venture Crew Two-Hour Challenge, RIOYO (“Run It On Your Own”) navigation race
WHERE – Rassie Wicker Park, Rassie Wicker Drive, Pinehurst, NC
WHEN – TWO DAY WINDOW – Go Any Time – Course opens Saturday, August 29th at 5:00 pm and closes at sunset Saturday night, October 31st.
WHY -Why not?
HOW – Locate as many of the 39 “invisible checkpoints” as you can, in any order, using just a MAP and/or compass. A smartphone app running silently in your pocket tracks your score and keeps time and results. This is a navigation race — no GPS navigating allowed! While the challenge aims at being two hours in duration, you can stay out there as long as you like. The cut-off is soft – extra kudos go to those who finish the course in under two hours.
HOW MUCH – Adults are $20, accompanied kids are free
OVERVIEW
Venture Crew and Northline Navigation are proud to present the Venture Crew Two-Hour Challenge, which will take place ALL WEEKEND beginning Saturday, August 29th at 8 am and ending at sunset Sunday night, August 30th.
This is a unique event that respects everyone’s personal space in the era of COVID-19 social distancing, allows us to all run (or walk, hike, shimmy, Prancercize, etc) the same course and then compare results (and routes)… except, not all at once.
How it works — Upon registering, you will receive an email with specific instructions. Then you will use a free smartphone app called UsynligO (which means, “invisible orienteering” in Norwegian,) a printed paper course map that you can print at home, yourself, or pick up a waterproof copy at a TBD location near the Start/Finish, which is in the big field at Rassie Wicker Park. You can go ANY TIME during the TWO DAY Event Window to RIOYO (“run it on your own.”)
When you launch the UsynligO app and begin the activity, the clock is ticking and you’ll travel to as many checkpoints marked on the map as fast as you can. The triangle symbol is the Start, and the double circle symbol is the Finish. Checkpoints are marked as circles at specific features in the landscape. When you arrive at a checkpoint, the app (running silently in your pocket) senses your position via GPS and marks your visit with a snazzy little tune to indicate that you’ve FOUND IT. High five yourself, and carry on to the next one!
Can you get them ALL? If so, who can do it the FASTEST?
All along the way, UsynligO records your track (just like Strava-type apps) and keeps score of how many (and which) points you have collected. Once you get all the checkpoints (or not… you don’t HAVE to get them all… and failing to get them all is NOT a DNF,) and your return to the Finish, your score is displayed on the leader board, visible inside the app. You can also share your GPX route to yourself for uploading to Strava, or whatever social training platform you use.
So, put on your running shoes or bike helmet, your thinking caps, and your adventure outfits. Take lots of pictures, share your experiences with others, and HAVE FUN!
Waiver of Liability (initials required)
Waiver — In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound and hereby waive or release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Meet Director, Northline Navigation LLC, Venture Crew, and all of their agents assisting with the activity, sponsors and their representatives and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during, or after the activity. I recognize, intend, and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees. I also authorize the use of photographs or videos that include my image for promotional, informational, or other reasons deemed to be in the best interest of the activity. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed Medical Doctor. By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above waiver. [YOU MUST INITIAL THE REGISTRATION FORM TO CONFIRM ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS.]