Crossword Puzzle Rogaine

Description

4-, 7-, and 10-hour Rogaine; Teams of 1-4; prices per person.

4-hour      7-,10-hour

Regular:         $15          $30         Through May 30, 2026
Late:               $20          $35         Through June 5, 2026 (noon)
At event (if maps available)
Additional map sets can be purchased for $5 (handed out after event), for those who like a clean map for their collection.

Controls (30 cm orange and white nylon flags with manual punches) will be set up throughout the forest and marked on detailed maps indicating topography, various land features, and some vegetation.  The goal is to find as many controls in the allotted time using only the map and a compass.  Controls are given point values based on difficulty in locating/reaching and/or distance from home base.  Late penalties are assessed for any minute (or fraction thereof) over the time limit.    Map scale will be 1:10,000.  The course will be printed on three 13×19 sheets.

Each control will have a set of clues to entries in an orienteering-themed crossword puzzle.  Each correct filled in square of the puzzle gives you an added chance to win, by random drawing, a gift certificate.  The crossword puzzle is voluntary and separate from the scoring of the rogaine.

The event window runs from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, by which time all competitors must be back at home base.  Within that window, you arrive when you want, study the map (will be given out at check-in) for as long as you want, and start when you are ready.  Your start time will be noted.  You have 4, 7, or 10 hours from that time to return without penalty (but before 6:30 pm).  Drinks, fruit and snacks will be available throughout the day.  Water, in gallon jugs and bottled, will be available at home base, along with hand sanitizer.  A wrap will be provided after your event.

Wrap Material                       Filling #1                 Filling #2
Jalapeno & Cheddar                 Chicken                    Cheddar
Plain                                         Egg Salad                 Hummus
Spinach Garlic & Pesto            Ham                          Pepper Jack
Tomato & Basil                         Roast Beef               Provolone
Whole Wheat Multigrain          Turkey                      Swiss
Vegetarian

Primitive camping is available in state forests.  Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail or water.

Mandatory equipment: whistle (it will be checked prior to your start)

Highly recommended equipment: Compass, water bottle(s)/supply, watch, long-sleeved shirt, long pants.

Suggested equipment: Clothing and footwear suitable for trekking through the forest, climbing rocks and traversing streams (and beaver dams); walking stick; extra clothing and footwear (as you may get wet) for after the race; insect protection: long-sleeve and long-leg, chemicals, scents, netting (deer flies can be rather aggressive; ticks can be abundant in the area); food and liquid; personal first aid supplies; day pack.  No GPS or altimeters are allowed (except data loggers without displays).

After paypal payment, you will be directed back to the website to fill out the registration form.  Both payment and registration are required.

You will receive an email about three days before the event giving you updated information.  (Please check your spam folder if you haven’t received it by then.)