Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Looking for a local club? No need with Checkpoint Challenges! This innovative new take on orienteering uses your smartphone as both map and compass and allows you to enjoy any of our courses at your own convenience.

Checkpoint Challenges

About Checkpoint Challenges

Do you enjoy hiking or long walks in the park but also want to keep your mind stimulated?

Checkpoint Challenges will take you off the beaten path for an outdoor adventure like no other. Choose your own route between the marked points while perfecting your map reading skills.

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.

Your schedule, your tempo...

There's no need to wait for a club meet, as our courses are always available. Whether you enjoy the competitive rankings for each leg or prefer a leisurely recreational activity, this enriching outdoor sport is ideal for active individuals and adventurous groups.


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What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

Why did it take so long for this to be invented. Well done and thank you!
Ava
Did this solo and really enjoyed it. Going to take some friends out next time!
Dave
Yes, I got lost, but I was soon back on track! I loved the whole experience but especially the helpful warning when I got too far off course :-)
Liam
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Checkpoint Challenges Highlights

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

Orienteering can be a great way to reduce stress and improve your mental health. Being in nature and navigating through unfamiliar terrain can be calming and grounding. It can also help to improve your problem-solving skills, focus, and spatial awareness.
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Mapping Boston Common, 16 Charles St, Boston, MA

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Boston Common, 16 Charles St, Boston, MA

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