2026 RTW DETAILS
Run The Wild will return for yet another year on 23rd of May. Your favourite navigation race will take place on the newly mapped Beaver Lake, Alberta. The main event takes place on Saturday, but we may include a prologue race on the Friday night in Sundre. Note: The Saturday main event is a standalone and if you cannot make the Friday night prologue, your score will not be affected.
You can expect: Rogaine-style score-O, high quality point-to-point orienteering, a trail run component, and the usual Run the Wild added surprise. The course is designed for beginner and seasoned orienteers. Create a route that makes the most of your skills, fitness, and mood! All this in a 6 hour event. And that's a hard cap on the time, expect big penalties if you're late.
Some RTW basics
Gear List (mandatory)
Gear List (optional)
Accommodations
Run The Wild will return for yet another year on 23rd of May. Your favourite navigation race will take place on the newly mapped Beaver Lake, Alberta. The main event takes place on Saturday, but we may include a prologue race on the Friday night in Sundre. Note: The Saturday main event is a standalone and if you cannot make the Friday night prologue, your score will not be affected.
You can expect: Rogaine-style score-O, high quality point-to-point orienteering, a trail run component, and the usual Run the Wild added surprise. The course is designed for beginner and seasoned orienteers. Create a route that makes the most of your skills, fitness, and mood! All this in a 6 hour event. And that's a hard cap on the time, expect big penalties if you're late.
Some RTW basics
- Teams of 2 - no solo entrants.
- Event time: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm.
- The 2026 event fee will be $100 per team of 2.
- Note: each participant must have an orienteering membership with a local club. Please ensure you buy your membership before the race.
- Post-race celebrations and awards to start immediately after. Bring a change of clothes, some warm layers, and a picnic chair. Awards at 3.30 pm.
- If you don't have a partner, email Nicki ([email protected]) and she will try to hook you up with one.
Gear List (mandatory)
- Cell phone (one per team).
- Whistle (each)
- Hydration and food for 6 hours of racing (each)
- Pen/marker for plotting route (per team)
- Compass (one each)
- Rain jacket (each)
Gear List (optional)
- Bear spray.
- SI stick (if you have one). We have plenty for those who need to borrow.
- Ziplock or map bag to keep all your maps dry and organized.
- Thermos of tea (for those more recreationally inclined!)
Accommodations
- Burnstick Lake Campground
- Hotels and Motels in Caroline or Sundre
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