MVOC Cold-O with Chili
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Director: David Mackey, Beavercreek AFJROTC
📧 david.mackey@beavercreek.k12.oh.us
Warm up your winter with adventure, navigation, and a hearty bowl of chili!
Join us for the MVOC Cold-O with Chili, a fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levels—newcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
🧭 What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints throughout the course. It’s part strategy, part speed, and part exploration—like a real-world treasure hunt!
🗺️ How the Cold-O Works
Two-hour time limit to locate as many controls as possible.
Find controls in ANY order—you choose the route!
Scoring:
Each control = 5 points
1-point penalty per minute after the time limit
Provided:
High-quality course maps
Chip timing
Loaner compasses
🏆 Awards
Overall Male Solo
Overall Female Solo
Overall Team (top score for a group of 4 or less)
🌧️ Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the elements, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore the terrain.
And after the finish line?
🍲 Warm up with complimentary hot chili! A perfect reward for braving the Cold-O.
🌟 Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Chili.
Whether you're competing for points or just enjoying the winter woods, the MVOC Cold-O with Chili is a must-do seasonal tradition.
Let the hunt begin!