Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo No need to wait for a meet that fits your schedule! This innovative new take on orienteering uses your smartphone as both map and compass and allows you to enjoy any of our courses whenever you choose.

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!

Contemporary Orienteering...

Just like in classic orienteering, each course comprises a sequence of points on a map that must be visited sequentially. Participants determine their own routes between these checkpoints and eventually return to the Start. However, rather than using a full-size paper map, your smartphone will show only the current map segment with a built-in compass, progress tracking, and hints to help you stay on track.

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 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
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

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

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

Navigation Sport

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Map And Compass Reading

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

Orienteering Club

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

Orienteering Meet

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