Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Need a local club? Not with Checkpoint Challenges! This cutting-edge approach to orienteering uses your smartphone for navigation, allowing you to enjoy our courses at your convenience.

Checkpoint Challenges


About Checkpoint Challenges

Are you a fan of hiking or taking long walks in the park but like to keep your mind engaged as well?

Embark on a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure with Checkpoint Challenges where you will forge your own trail between checkpoints while honing your map reading skills!

Orienteering in the modern era...

Similar to traditional orienteering, each course is a series of points marked on a map that must be visited in order. Participants select their own paths between checkpoints, ultimately returning to the Start. However, instead of a large paper map, your phone displays only the current course segment with an integrated compass, progress updates, and hints to keep you from 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

This was a really cool way to explore the park and it took me places I never would have gone otherwise!
Sophia
Great idea! Can't wait to see more locations added.
James
I can't believe this isn't more popular! Such a rewarding experience.
Olivia
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Checkpoint Challenges Highlights

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

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
Mapping Boston Common, 16 Charles St, Boston, MA
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