Overview

The 16th Annual Adventure-O will take place in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Come to experience an awesome navigation challenge.

For teams of 2 to 4, or solo racers. All abilities are welcome! (field limit: 100 racers)

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Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series

This race is part of the Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series, Wisconsin’s premier race series featuring nine different adventure races and cash prizes totaling over $2,000. There is no fee to join the series, simply race any of the ten events and you’ll be automatically signed up.  The more races your team competes in, the better chance you’ll have of taking home prizes.  Compete in either the coed or open division in teams of 2, 3, or 4, and see how your team ranks against others in the midwest.

 

Teammate Finder

Need help finding a team?  Check out our Teammate Finder!

 

What to Expect

• Multiple maps (e.g., orienteering map, USGS map, aerial map)

• Excellent Navigation

• 5-10 miles Running/trekking

• 2-5 miles Canoeing (Boats, paddles, and PFDs provided)

• 20-25 miles Biking on asphalt/gravel roads and singletrack

• Food and beverages provided after race

• Commemorative racewear and other swag

 

Mandatory Gear List

• Be sure to read our Mandatory Gear List.  Participants will not be allowed to participate unless they bring this equipment.

 

Announcements

• Be sure to read our Announcements page for the latest information about the event.

 

Schedule

• 8:00 - Check-in

• 8:45 - Pre-Race Meeting and Map Distribution

• 9:00 - Race Starts

• 4:00 - Awards

• 4:10 - BBQ & Social

• 4:30 - Course Closes

 

Pricing

• On or before May 21: $75/person *

• May 22-June 30: $90/person *

• July 1-July 9: $100/person *

 

* Solo racers pay $10 extra

 

Location

Hickory Ridge Trail Head, 16800 225th Avenue, Bloomer, WI 54724

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Come Clean Leave Clean

The Minnesota Orienteering Club practices a Come Clean Leave Clean policy.  This helps us maintain a good relationship with the parks we utilize, sets a good example, and limits the transfer and spread of many of the plants that make our venues less enjoyable.

 

Volunteer

It takes a handful of volunteers to make each of our events successful.  If you would like to learn more about volunteering, please see our Volunteering page.  And as a reward, you'll get a free race entry the next Regular event you choose.

 

Race Results

Race results are usually published within 24 hours of the event.  View our Race Results page to see the results.

 

Race Management

• Race Director: Peter Wentzel

• Race Planning Team: Peter Wentzel & Tom Lacksonen

 

Questions

If you have any questions or comments about this event, please feel free to Contact Us.

 

Refund Policy

There is a $30.00 non-refundable deposit when registering for a MNOC Adventure-O event. Teams register by paying the entire team registration fee in full. Teams are not considered registered until full payment is received. Teams may change categories between 2-person and 4-person, as long as there is available space in the event. Teams that have teammates who fall ill or cannot participate due to unforeseen events are expected to find replacement teammates. All teams are subject to the following refund schedule; there are no exceptions. Team name and teammates may be changed up to race-day registration. Contact the registrar to make any changes.

• Full refund less non-refundable deposit within 30 days of date of registration, up to 30 days before the race.

• 50% refund less non-refundable deposit, up to 30 days before the race.

• No refunds within 30 days of the race date.