Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Much like orienteering, this outdoor pursuit blends exercise with navigation, creating a compelling competition suitable for active individuals of all skill and fitness levels.

Checkpoint Challenges


About Checkpoint Challenges

Do you enjoy walking in the park or going on hikes but want to keep your mind active at the same time?

Get ready for an outdoor adventure like no other with Checkpoint Challenges. Create your own route between the marked points while refining your map reading abilities!

Orienteering in the Digital Age...

Much like traditional orienteering, each course consists of a series of points on a map that must be visited in sequence. Participants choose their routes between checkpoints and return to the Start. However, instead of using a large paper map, your smartphone will display only the current map segment with a compass overlay, progress updates, and hints to avoid 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.

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What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

This is a must do for anybody who likes hiking, map reading, or orienteering!
Evan
Great idea! Can't wait to see more locations added.
James
Always looking for something unusual to do with my girlfriend and this way a hit with both of us!
Noah
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Checkpoint Challenges Highlights

  • Challenging
  • Physical
  • Flat rate price
  • Running
  • No reservations
  • Outdoors
  • Team building
  • Enriching
  • Race
  • GPS
  • Individuals or groups
  • Active
  • Contest
  • Competition
  • Compass Reading
  • Anytime
  • Checkpoints
Researchers found that running increased lactate, BDNF and memory to a greater degree than walking. Spatial memory skills, in particular, increased the most in those who ran while orienteering. The more vigorous the orienteering, the greater the benefits. Remarkably, even a single orienteering session improved spatial memory in our study participants.
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Orienteering Club

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Orienteering Meet

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Orienteering Event

Creedmoor Orienteering Event Elysium Orienteering Event Tanglewood Forest Orienteering Event Mckinney Orienteering Event Windsor Road Orienteering Event Dawson Orienteering Event East Congress Orienteering Event Lost Creek Orienteering Event Niederwald Orienteering Event Barton Creek Orienteering Event Ford Oaks Orienteering Event Windsor Park Orienteering Event Rollingwood Orienteering Event Bluff Springs Orienteering Event West Congress Orienteering Event North University Orienteering Event Garfield Orienteering Event Onion Creek Orienteering Event Govalle Orienteering Event Brentwood Orienteering Event Abercrombie Orienteering Event River Hills Orienteering Event Mustang Ridge Orienteering Event Central East Austin Orienteering Event Maha Orienteering Event Williamson Orienteering Event Vinson Orienteering Event Buda Orienteering Event Pilot Knob Orienteering Event North Austin Civic Association Orienteering Event Iglehart Orienteering Event Holly Orienteering Event Onion Creek Historical Orienteering Event Kincheonville Orienteering Event Montopolis Orienteering Event Elroy Orienteering Event Georgian Acres Orienteering Event North Lamar Orienteering Event Sweetbriar Orienteering Event Shady Hollow Orienteering Event Dunlap Orienteering Event Franklin Park Orienteering Event Hays Orienteering Event Austin Orienteering Event Hornsby Bend Orienteering Event Old West Austin Orienteering Event St. Edwards Orienteering Event Greenshores Orienteering Event Coronado Hills Orienteering Event Deep Eddy Orienteering Event West Oak Hill Orienteering Event South Manchaca Orienteering Event Pershing Orienteering Event Rosewood Orienteering Event Garrison Park Orienteering Event Del Valle Orienteering Event Bouldin Creek Orienteering Event Hancock Orienteering Event Heritage Hills Orienteering Event Moores Crossing Orienteering Event Parker Lane Orienteering Event San Leanna Orienteering Event Goforth Orienteering Event University Hills Orienteering Event Johnston Terrace Orienteering Event East Cesar Chavez Orienteering Event Hyde Park Orienteering Event East Oak Hill Orienteering Event Flatrock Ford Orienteering Event North Loop Orienteering Event Oak Hill Orienteering Event Southeast Orienteering Event Pecan Springs Springdale Orienteering Event St. John Orienteering Event West University Orienteering Event Manchaca Orienteering Event Chestnut Orienteering Event West Lake Hills Orienteering Event Webberville Orienteering Event Crestview Orienteering Event Carl Orienteering Event Windsor Hills Orienteering Event Westgate Orienteering Event Riverside Orienteering Event Mlk 183 Orienteering Event Daffan Orienteering Event Mendoza Orienteering Event Mlk Orienteering Event Turnersville Orienteering Event Pleasant Hill Orienteering Event Smoot Orienteering Event Sunset Valley Orienteering Event Wooten Orienteering Event Decker Orienteering Event Colton Orienteering Event Highland Orienteering Event Upper Boggy Creek Orienteering Event West Austin Neighborhood Group Orienteering Event South River City Orienteering Event Pleasant Valley Orienteering Event

Map And Compass Reading

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