NEW DATE 27th OCTOBER: Lynn Valley Adventure Run Why Just Run

Organizers: Caoimhe Murray (Event Director), Jonathan Harris (Assistant), Dawn Mooney (Membership), Chris Benn (Assistant), Ingrid Weisenbach (Permit), Robyn Rennie (Event Director), Bruce Rennie (Assistant), Robyn Astridge (Assistant), Alton Ho (Assistant), Dawn Lessowai (Membership), Hana (Membership), Julian Alvarez (Membership), Meghan MacLeod (Membership), Erica Lay (Assistant), Alistair Howard (Assistant), Lisa Howard (Assistant)

Map: Super SeyLynn

Wednesday UPDATE: RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER

We are delighted that we've been able to reschedule and will be going ahead this coming Sunday, the 27th October!

If you were registered already and can make it to the event this Sunday there is nothing for you to do, just show up at the sign in time for your event as noted below. If you need to make any changes to your team etc. please send an email to gvoc.events@gmail.com.

If you were not previously registered but would like to attend please sign up at the registration link here: https://2mev.com/#!/events/gvoc_2024-10-20-lvar

If you were previously registered, won't be able to make it and need to request a refund please send an email to gvoc.events@gmail.com

If you have any other questions please send them to gvoc.admin@gmail.com and we'll do our best to respond to you as quickly as possible.

Thanks for your patience as we got this all sorted out. We look forward to seeing a lot of you on Sunday!

Caoimhe

Come join us at the Lynn Valley Adventure Race, a North Shore classic. This year's event will include mass-start 3 hour and 6 hour options in the traditional Score-O format (with SI/electronic scoring).

The objective is to collect a maximum of points within a given amount of time (3 or 6 hours). Each control will be worth a fixed amount and each minute late getting back will reduce your point total. You will lose 20 points for every minute that you are back late.

This year we’re planning to explore the Fromme side of the map (but we will definitely also give you the chance to visit Seymour).

Map/Terrain

The "Super Seylynn" map now covers the area from Mosquito Creek to Deep Cove at 1:15000 scale, with 5m contours, and utilizes sections of the Lynn Valley/Braemar/Lower Seymour/Rice Lake/McCartney Creek maps.

The terrain around the North Shore is a nice mix of beginner friendly trails and roads that are closer to the start/finish and some more technical terrain further away. Forest areas are often fairly open, for West Coast standards. Expect generous amounts of elevation gain:)

Start/Finish Location and Parking

The start and finish is at the Lynn Canyon Large Picnic Shelter (Lynn Canyon Park - 3690 Park Rd, North Vancouver).

There is good transit close by!

Pay parking is in effect at in Lynn Canyon Park - with a 4hr time limit. There is free parking a short walk way on the east side of the canyon (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FWGCpKqb6pgz2Ed88). There is also some free street parking available locally.

Schedule

• 7:15am: Sign in for 6 hr event opens
• 7:45am: Sign in for the 6 hr event closes
• 7:55am: Mandatory safety briefing for 6 hr event
• 8:00am: 6 hr map handout and course planning
• 8:10am: 6 hr course start
• 2:10pm: 6 hr course closure - all participants must report back to the start / finish!

• 9:45am: Sign in for 3 hr event opens
• 10:15am: Sign in for 3 hr event closes
• 10:25am: Mandatory safety briefing for 3 hr event
• 10:30 am: 3 hr map handout and course planning
• 10:40am 3 hr course start
• 1:40pm: 3hr course closure - all participants must report back to the start / finish!

Note: sign-in close ~15 minutes before the start of each event.

Youth

This is a great event for young orienteers and adventurers (12+). There will be lots of urban and on trail navigation areas and they can run/adventure as small teams with friends. And they can of course run as short or as long as they want (as long as they are back by 2:10pm).

Registration and Payment

***Registration is open until Saturday, October 26th at Noon***

Register here: https://2mev.com/#!/events/gvoc_2024-10-20-lvar.

See the list of who else is attending here: https://2mev.com/#!/events/gvoc_2024-10-20-lvar/re...

All runners must pre-register and pay before the event.

Single Adults - $35 (early registration before noon on Friday 25th = $25)

Single Youth - $5 per runner - please run as a team - it's way more fun!

NEW: Team - $50 per team (early registration before noon on Friday 18th = $40) or $15 for a Junior Team ($10 early bird). A team is any number of adults and juniors who are going out together. The team leader creates a team (using the "Event Team Reg" option) and adds team members to it. Other members can use the "Join a Team" option to add themselves to a team.

We will use SI/SI-AIR this year and will have both available to lend out at the start.

Partners/teams

Score-O/Rogaines (and adventures) are way more fun when they are shared experience. And longer rogaines are always run with a partner. We will reward teams who run in pairs (10% score penalty for solo runners). And we are happy if you want to run/walk with a larger team.

Safety

Prepare to be self-sufficient for the duration of your run!

• All competitors must report to the finish, so we know you're safe.
• Whistles must be carried. If you don't have a whistle, you may purchase one at registration.
• BE BEAR AWARE! Become bear aware, and consider carrying bear spray if you're on a longer course or are nervous about bear encounters.
• We recommend taking some food and water for either course but definitely if you're on the 6hr courses.
• You may carry a cellphone for emergency usage. This is recommended for all youth and new orienteers. Please respect the spirit of the event, and don't use the GPS functionality unless you're lost and concerned for your safety. The event director's number will be printed on the map. Note that some areas of the map do not have cell signal.
• Major rivers can only be crossed on bridges.
• Be aware that some trails may be flooded, eroded or otherwise damaged following the atmospheric river last weekend. Please respect any trail closures and remain cautious near any water sources and in the forest.

Beware of mountain bikers, especially on the eastern half of the map.

Questions: If you have any questions please contact gvoc.admin@gmail.com

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