MapRun Parks GC Orienteering – School Holidays

About

Get the kids out of the house, challenge yourself and expand your skills while having fun in nature.

Maprun Parks is a Saturday afternoon score series navigating around two popular Gold Coast parks, 40-minute score events just like normal. This series is suitable for all fitness and experience levels and design for family fun! They're even pram friendly.

Locations

• Saturday 26 September at Pizzey Park, Miami
• Saturday 3 October at Gold Coast Botanical Gardens, Benowa

Whether you're a seasoned orienteer or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and explore the outdoors. Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and come experience the thrill and adventure of MapRun Parks!

What Do You Need?

• Running/walking shoes
• MapRun app on your phone

All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Run, walk, or even push a pram. Compete solo or bring your friends and family for a group adventure!

You have 40 minutes to navigate through various checkpoints around the area using the MapRun smartphone app and a paper map. Test your skills, race the clock, and have a blast!

Unlike a traditional race, you create your own course! With 30-40 checkpoints worth varying points, strategy is key. Fastest doesn’t always win – smart navigation does. Avoiding a hill could be your secret to victory!

Your phone will beep at the start, at each checkpoint, and at the finish. Results are uploaded instantly so you can compare routes and scores with others. Plus, you’ll receive a…