Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Thinking about joining a local club? There's no need with Checkpoint Challenges! This innovative orienteering approach uses your smartphone for navigation, allowing you to enjoy our courses at your own pace whenever you want.

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!

Next Generation Orienteering

Like conventional orienteering, each course includes a sequence of map points that must be visited in order. Participants select their own routes between checkpoints, eventually returning to the Start. Instead of a full-size paper map, though, your phone will show only the current course segment, complete with an integrated compass, progress details, and hints to keep you oriented.

Enjoy whenever you want at your own pace...

There is no need to wait for a club meet as our courses are available whenever you are. Enjoyed as either a competitive sport, with rankings for each leg of the course, or a recreational activity, this enriching outdoor pursuit is prefect for any active person or group of adventurers.

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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
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

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

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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Deephaven Orienteering Event Lino Lakes Orienteering Event Champlin Orienteering Event Savage Orienteering Event White Bear Lake Orienteering Event Hoffmans Corner Orienteering Event Edina Orienteering Event Oakdale Orienteering Event Medicine Lake Orienteering Event Lilydale Orienteering Event Woodland Orienteering Event Mendota Heights Orienteering Event Hazel Park Orienteering Event Lexington Orienteering Event Gem Lake Orienteering Event Bloomington Ferry Orienteering Event Blaine Minnesota Orienteering Event Rowland Orienteering Event North Oaks Orienteering Event West Saint Paul Orienteering Event Kenwood Gables Orienteering Event Richfield Orienteering Event New Hope Orienteering Event Crystal Orienteering Event Roseville Orienteering Event Mounds View Orienteering Event Long Lake Orienteering Event Wescott Orienteering Event Vadnais Heights Orienteering Event Calhoun Beach Orienteering Event Hilltop Orienteering Event Oak Knoll Orienteering Event Osseo Orienteering Event Greater East Side Orienteering Event Brooklyn Park Orienteering Event Sunfish Lake Orienteering Event Eagan Orienteering Event Mendota Orienteering Event Fridley Orienteering Event Cardigan Junction Orienteering Event Wayzata Orienteering Event Golden Valley Orienteering Event Lake Shore Park Orienteering Event Bellaire Orienteering Event Highwood Orienteering Event South Saint Paul Orienteering Event New Brighton Orienteering Event Saint Paul Orienteering Event Hopkins Orienteering Event Port Cargill Orienteering Event Gloster Orienteering Event Glenwood Junction Orienteering Event Greenwood Orienteering Event Ditter Orienteering Event Saint Louis Park Orienteering Event West Coon Rapids Orienteering Event South Minneapolis Orienteering Event Little Canada Orienteering Event Nicols Orienteering Event Coon Rapids Orienteering Event Landfall Orienteering Event Eden Prairie Orienteering Event Minnetonka Mills Orienteering Event Brooklyn Center Orienteering Event Falcon Heights Orienteering Event Circle Pines Orienteering Event Maple Grove Orienteering Event Minnetonka Orienteering Event Columbia Heights Orienteering Event Groveland Orienteering Event Maplewood Orienteering Event Thompson Heights Orienteering Event Saint Anthony Orienteering Event Minneapolis Orienteering Event Blaine Orienteering Event Robbinsdale Orienteering Event North Saint Paul Orienteering Event Bald Eagle Orienteering Event Inver Grove Heights Orienteering Event Midvale Orienteering Event Thompson Riverview Terrace Orienteering Event Bloomington Orienteering Event Glen Lake Orienteering Event Lauderdale Orienteering Event Plymouth Orienteering Event Arden Hills Orienteering Event Oak Park Orienteering Event Spring Lake Park Orienteering Event Mission Farms Orienteering Event Phillips Orienteering Event Oxboro Orienteering Event Coon Creek Orienteering Event Cedar Grove Orienteering Event Gladstone Orienteering Event Atwood Orienteering Event Oak Terrace Orienteering Event Hamel Orienteering Event Johnsville Orienteering Event Northdale Orienteering Event Shoreview Orienteering Event

Orienteering Meet

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