Navigation Sport near Austin, Illinois

Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo This orienteering style outdoor pursuit fuses physical exercise with navigation, resulting in an exciting challenge ideal for participants of all skill and fitness levels.

Checkpoint Challenges


About Checkpoint Challenges

Do you like taking walks in the park or hiking but wish you could engage your mind too?

Set off on an extraordinary outdoor adventure with Checkpoint Challenges. Improve your map reading expertise as you navigate your own path between checkpoints!

A new version of Orienteering......

Like traditional orienteering, each course consists of a sequence of points marked on a map that must be visited in sequence. Participants choose their own route between the checkpoints, eventually returning back to the Start location. However, instead of a full-size paper map, your smartphone will only show you the current map segment with an intergated compass along with details on your progess and hints to prevent you getting lost.

You choose the time and the pace...

Our courses are available whenever you are, eliminating the need to wait for a club event. Participate competitively, with rankings for each leg of the course, or enjoy as a recreational activity. This enriching outdoor pursuit is perfect for any active person or group of adventurers.

Checkpoint Challenges Austin

What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

Great idea! Can't wait to see more locations added.
James
Went with my teenage kids and they were really intrigued and want to do this again. Novel way to enjoy the fresh air!
Bella
I can't believe this isn't more popular! Such a rewarding experience.
Olivia
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Checkpoint Challenges Highlights

  • Contest
  • Competition
  • No reservations
  • Individuals or groups
  • Outdoors
  • Anytime
  • Physical
  • GPS
  • Compass Reading
  • Running
  • Team building
  • Race
  • Challenging
  • Flat rate price
  • Active
  • Checkpoints
  • Enriching

Remarkably, even a single orienteering session improved spatial memory in our study participants. This suggests that participating in orienteering, even infrequently, could enhance spatial abilities, with the potential to delay their decline with age.
McMaster University Canada

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Humboldt Park, 2631 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL

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