Watershed Park WJR Why Just Run
November 17th 2024 9:30am - 1:00pm
Organizers: Chris Benn (Controller), Jonathan Harris (Event Director), Ingrid Weisenbach (Permit)
Map: Watershed Park
Come out and experience the maze of trails that is Watershed Park!
The map has been updated (thank you, Daniel Widmann!) to reflect development since last year's event, so even runners familiar with the map should find something new and interesting.
While the density of the trail network tends to favour on-trail route choices, some legs on the advanced courses have been planned with forest cuts in mind.
Registration
The deadline for registering is Friday, November 15th at 11:59pm. You can view who has signed up here.
Courses (straight line distances)
- Family Friendly: Due to the dense and confusing trail network in the area, a true beginner course will not be offered at this event, but a map with some easier controls near the start/finish will be provided for families with young children looking to explore.
- Novice: ~1.4 km, 10 controls. Suitable for those with some urban orienteering experience looking to try their hand at forest navigation.
- Intermediate: ~3.0 km, 13 controls. A taste of the map's complexity while avoiding the most mazelike areas.
- Short Advanced: ~4.6km, 14 controls. Technically difficult course focused on the east side of the map. Contains most of the same challenging route choice legs as the longer version. Some elevation change.
- Long Advanced: ~6.8km, 21 controls. Technically difficult course covering the full extent of the map. Some elevation change.
Schedule
- 9:30am: Registration opens
- 10:00am: Start opens
- 11:15am: Start closes
- 12:30pm: Courses close. You must report to the finish before leaving, even if not completing the course, so we know not to send out a search party!
Access
- The best place to park is at the West end of Pinewood Dr (immediately South of Pinewood Elementary School). There will be pin flags from the trailhead there leading to registration at the Scout camp
- Alternative parking is available at 11440 Kittson Parkway, but you'll need to find your own way to the start from there
- There is also a direct bus from 22nd St Station with several stops near the park
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.