Winter weather is expected in Raleigh this weekend, and the park expects to be closed or with limited access. We have decided to reschedule the event to May 10, 2026.

Those of you who have paid for the event can be issued credit or refunds. You will receive an email explaining your choices. Those who had no charges will need to register again for the event on May 10.

Everyone is welcome at our first Open Event at Umstead Park on January 25, May 10, 2026. In addition to all the Orienteering courses there will be an 80m Classic course.

Take Glenwood Ave to the park entrance. Go south past the visitor center to the parking lots at the end of the road. Registration and starts will be in the large picnic shelter to the east of the parking area. (GPS = 35.871668, -78.759166)

The event starts at 11.30 am and everybody must finish by 2.30 PM.
We will have all regular courses from beginner to advanced, White through Red.

We will also have a beginners Q&A session starting at noon. If you are new to orienteering we recommend that you check out these short videos to prepare for the event.

• An Orienteering Class (Video 14:24) This class video includes the information in the following two videos:
• An Orienteering Map Explained (Video 3:52)
• An Orienteering Thumb Compass Explained (Video 1:26)

Click the following button to go directly to the registration page.

Help with control pick-up would be greatly appreciated.

Vladimir and Tatyana

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