OVERVIEW

Theodore Wirth Park is the largest park managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The park land is shared by Minneapolis and the neighboring suburb of Golden Valley. The park includes two golf courses (an 18-hole course and a 9-hole par 3 course), Wirth Lake, Birch Pond, mountain biking trails, ski trails, restaurant, Loppet Foundation headquarters, and other amenities. It forms a significant portion of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, linking the Chain of Lakes area with the Victory Memorial Parkway.

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COURSES

Regular Orienteering Meet with White/Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green, and Red Courses (All Skill Levels).  To find out more about these courses, see our Event Types page.

 

SCHEDULE

• Registration/Check-In: 11:30am - 1:20pm

• Race Start: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (You can start a course anytime during this start window; Participants are stagger-started every 2 minutes)

• Course Closure: 3:30pm

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PRICING

Pre-registered Pricing:* (Online) (Online registration closes Thursday, Oct. 28)

• $11: Adults

• $10: Juniors**

 

Day-Of Pricing:* (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)

• $15: Adults

• $13: Juniors**

 

*$3 discount for orienteering club members. If you are a current MNOC member, use coupon code MNOCMEMBER to get a registration discount.

**Juniors are 19 years old and under

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LOCATION

Start location is at Wirth Beach, 3200 Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis.

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VOLUNTEERS

We need volunteers to put on this event! Add your name to this google sheet if you can help!

We also need setters and vetters for other upcoming events. Please contact us for more information.

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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 for other users, and limits the transfer and spread of many of the plants that make our venues less enjoyable.

 

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: TBD

• Setter: Elspeth Ronnander and Erik Pieh

• Vetter: Phil Stromme

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QUESTIONS

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