June 17 event cancelled
Unfortunately, the event that we scheduled at Camp Lapahio in Umstead Park on June 17 was not approved by park management. We are cancelling this event and currently do not have plans to re-schedule.
Next Events
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2025 USA Radio Orienteering Championships
The 24th US Radio Orienteering Championship We welcome everyone to join us in Central North Carolina from June 14 – 22, 2025 Basic Schedule
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Half-Life Score-O and 2M Radio-O at New Hope Overlook
Half-Life Score-O Join us for a Score-O event at the New Hope Overlook section of Jordan Lake on Sunday March 30. In this event, your goal is to collect as many points as possible within the allotted time. There is no set route—you can visit the controls in any order you choose. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED […]
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Spring Radio-O Beginner Classes
Learn radio orienteering (aka, ARDF) as the pros learned it. Experience the no-frustration step-by-step approach by which many have learned the sport.
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Open Orienteering at Umstead North – Apr 13, 2025
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We will have an OPEN event at Umstead Park (North) on Sunday, April 13, 2025. 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. […]
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