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MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt

📍 Yellow Springs, OH
Date
Friday, August 28, 2026
Distance
Various
Region
Yellow Springs
Est. Participants
Not specified
🌕 Sturgeon Moon Urban Night-O – Yellow SpringsHosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering ClubEvent Director: Sarah Berna Public streets and sidewalks within the Village of Yellow Springs and Antioch College.   Step into the night for a fast-paced urban orienteering adventure under the Sturgeon Moon! This event is designed for all experience levels—first-timers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, families, and friends. 🧭 What Is Orienteering?Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where you use a detailed map (and optionally a compass) to find checkpoints scattered across the terrain. It’s part strategy, part speed, and part exploration—think real-world treasure hunt, after dark. 🗺️ How the Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt WorksFormat: Score-O (find controls in any order)Time Limit: 1 hourGoal: Find as many controls as possibleScoring: Each control = 5 points1-point penalty per minute over the time limitWhat’s Provided: High-quality course mapsReflective controls with