Lynn Valley Adventure Run Why Just Run
October 20th 2024 8:00am - 2:00pm
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
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 19th 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 18th = $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.
Beware of mountain bikers, especially on the eastern half of the map.
Questions: If you have any questions please contact gvoc.admin@gmail.com
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: $10 / under 20: $5 / 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.