We will have an open event at Umstead Park North on Sunday November 1, 2026. Enter from 8800 Glenwood Ave. From 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 E of the parking area.

GPS: 35.871750, -78.760915

Remember that clocks go back on Saturday night and we revert to standard time,

Registration will close at 6pm Friday October 30th.:

Remember that clocks go back on Saturday night and we revert to standard time,

This event is open to all skill levels and and we will have White through Red courses. Start anytime between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Courses close at 2:00pm when we start picking up controls. Be sure to check in at the shelter after your course so we know everyone made it back.

Proposed courses:

White (beginner, 2.3km 10 controls)
Yellow (2.5km 11 controls)
Orange (3.1km 11 controls)
Brown (3.8km 13 controls)
Green (5.4km 13 controls)
Red (7.1km 16 controls)

Please be careful when crossing park roads, particularly if you have children with you.

Beginners may prepare themselves by watching the videos on our Newcomer Information Page. If you need additional instruction or have questions, please ask one of the BOK volunteers at registration.

We expect to have Livelox available to allow you to view your track and compare it to those of others. It may not be available before you start your course.

Help with control pickup is always appreciated. It’s also a great way to improve your orienteering skills as you learn.

Ian and Paul.

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