Lynn Valley Adventure Run Why Just Run
October 19th 2025 8:00am - 2:10pm
Organizers: Alistair Howard (Event Director), Ingrid Weisenbach (Permit)
Map: Super SeyLynn
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 Rogaine/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 starting on the east (Seymour) side of the map and we will have a fun mix of urban controls and forest controls. Expect to go down to the water in Deep Cove and all the way up to the Mushroom parking lot area.
Map/Terrain
The "Super Seylynn" map 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 Parkgate Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/zijUofw3Jy8f33xS7)
There is good transit close by!
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 18th at Noon***
Register here: https://2mev.com/#!/events/gvoc_2025-10-19-lvar
See the list of who else is attending here: https://2mev.com/#!/events/gvoc_2025-10-19-lvar/registrations/search
All runners must pre-register and pay before the event.
Single Adults - $35 (early registration before noon on Friday 12th = $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 12th = $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.
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.
- 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 message Alistair
Why Just Run
What should I bring? Wear something comfortable that you don't mind getting a little dirty! If it's wet outside, you might want to consider a change of shoes and socks! A compass is optional (we have extra ones for borrowing). For added safety, a whistle is mandatory for all GVOC events. Read more in the WJR Introduction to Orienteering.
How much does it cost? Regular "Why Just Run:" events cost adult: $15 / under 20: $10/ family discount (adult(s) with children) 40% (we now accept credit and debit cards on site). Some special events may cost a little more, and this will be made clear in the event detail above. Annual club membership is also required.
Club membership: See details on the club home page. Please complete before your first event!
Refunds: If a participant is unable to attend an event for any reason the event organizer may refund the event fees (at their discretion) but the processing fees will not be refunded. If an event is changed or cancelled by GVOC and participants request a refund, the processing fees will be refunded.