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Bottom line up front (bLUF)
Bottom line up front (bLUF)
FREE 4 and 8-hour Orienteering 🧠+ Mountain Biking 🚵 adventure race on November 8th IVO Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, VA.
Racers will navigate rugged terrain using only a map, compass, and snacks. The course mixes singletrack, fireroads, off-trail routes, and elevation changes. Both teams and solo racers will face steep climbs, hidden checkpoints, thorns, and the unpredictable Blue Ridge backcountry.
The 8hr race starts at 0800 and will take place in the park and potentially adjacent private property - more to follow.
The 4hr race will take place inside the park and is a great choice for families, kids, my daughter's team, and first-time racers.
Both races include on-foot and mountain biking control points; you'll need to collect both types to complete the race.
This race supports the Crozet Cares Closet. Donations are encouraged and will be collected at check-in. Check the FAQ for suggested donation items.
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Schedule
Schedule
November 8th 2025Â
0700 8hr Race Check-In
0800 8hr Race Start
0815 4hr Race Check-In
0900 4hr Race Start
1300 4hr Race End
1600 8hr Race End
Gear list
Gear list
What I Would Wear & Bring If I Were You:
Mountain Bike
Compass
Map Bag (or large ziplock)
Cell Phone (for emergencies)
Whistle (also for emergencies)
Pants
Long Socks
Long Sleeve Shirt or Jacket
Baseball Hat (warns you of branches near your face)
Day Pack
Water
Food
Toilet Paper (if you bring it, you won't need it)
Small Pocket Knife
Basic First Aid Kit (bandaids, moleskin, tweezers, duct tape, vitamin M...)
Hiking Poles (or pick up a stick)
Bug Spray
FAQ
FAQ
Cost: Free.
Free? Yes...but consider donating to Crozet Cares Closet. The most requsted donations are: bar soap, conditioner, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, diapers (adult & child), feminine hygiene products, all purpose cleaner, dish soap
hand soap (pump), laundry detergent (small/medium size), paper towels, toilet paper.Who can race: Anyone.
Can my kids race?: Yes. The park will be saturated with control points suitable for all ability levels.
Can my dog race? No.
How young?: If your child is old enough to hike and hike in the woods, they are old enough to participate.
Do I need to know how to use a compass?: For most control points no.
Race Duration: 3 hours.
Can I race <4 hours?: Yes.
Solo Racers: Yes.
Teams: Yes, teams of 2-4.
Pre-race check-in starts: 0700.
Safety Brief: 0745.
Race Start: 0800.
Race Ends: 1300 (4hr) // 1600 (8 hr race)
Race Length: Unknown (spring race was ~8 miles, this one will be longer)
Can the course be cleared: Probably.
Is the race family and kid-friendly? Yes, there will be a mixture of easy and difficult control points to reach.
Do I have to race for 8 hours? No.
Who wins: Whatever team finds the most control points in 8 hours or the team that clears the course first.
Prizes: The pride of winning.
Food: Bring Your Own Bike (BYOB).
Food: Bring Your Own Food (BYOF).
Water: Bring Your Own Water (BYOW).
Cell Phone: Yes, for safety, but not for navigating.
Any racers under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult racer over 18 years old.
How many control points: 30ish.
Weather Delay: If it ain't raining, we ain't training. If the weather conditions are dangerous, the race will be run on November 9th. If the conditions are dangerous on Sunday, the race will be canceled.
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