PWF Turkey Run

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November 9
Saturday

Night OrienteeringPre-registration is now open and is required for this event. Registration will close at 11:59pm on Friday Nov. 8.
There will be no at-event registration.

We're excited to be back in the Turkey Run Ridge area of Prince William Forest Park for our annual Night-O, the first of two orienteering events of our Night and Day O'Fest weekend! (For information common to both weekend events, check out this website; for Sunday event details, head here.) Come orienteer in the dark - it's fun and only a little spooky!

Course designers Matt Smith and Bill Wight have designed five wonderful night courses: Beginner, Intermediate ('orange-equivalent'), and three Advanced courses. Our O events this weekend are taking place on a newly remapped portion of the Turkey Run area map with courses running mostly east of the campground. Course lengths are now posted below.

Enjoy the weekend fully immersed in Prince William's Forest! We have the Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground fully reserved (space for 60 campers) for Saturday night, and camping may be available if requested in advance. More information about camping check-in will be provided closer to the event.

We will have four 30 minute check-in windows for the Night-O; advance registration with payment is required. The first check-in window will open at 6:15pm, and starts take place between 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Be absolutely sure to be back before 10:30pm. Please check-in during the window you selected during registration, and remember to allow yourself time for driving to as well as inside the park. Traffic on I-95 can be unpredictable.

Some parking will be in the Turkey Run parking lot, but most will be in the adjacent campground spaces. Check-in will again be in the small conference room building just adjacent to the gate leading to Old Blacktop Road. When you turn in to the Turkey Run entrance road, look for a parking volunteer wearing a reflective vest and giving directions on where to go. A locator graphic is here.

Parking is somewhat limited at the site, so carpooling is encouraged (and will save $). Per-vehicle park entry fee is $20; if the pay station at the entrance is not manned, entry fees can be paid at the park HQ before driving out to the check-in site at Turkey Run or via the National Parks Service app available at this link. (NOTE: cash is no longer accepted! The fee for an annual Prince William Forest park pass is $35 or $85 for a National Park pass; QOC members may want to consider purchasing an annual pass for this great park, either at a park office or a local REI. Seniors, current or former members of the US Armed Forces and some other categories of park users are entitled to a free passes for the entire National Park System. See this link for details.)

Volunteer SignUps: If you'd like to help at this event, contact the Event Director.

Groups of 8 or more: although you will be pre-registering online, for their awareness please let the Event Director know of your plans and participant numbers. Note

JROTC units who are planning to come by bus, please contact the Event Director to let them know how many buses you would like to bring. There is limited bus parking space at Turkey Run Ridge, but we will have access to a remote parking area where buses can wait during the event.

Keep in mind:

  • Dogs are not permitted at this event.
  • We strongly recommend carrying a whistle and spare batteries and/or a backup headlamp.
  • The restrooms at Turkey Run will be open for our event.
  • Beginner instruction will not be provided at this event.
  • All participants must pre-register; there is no day-of registration.
  • No food items will be provided.
  • Participants are responsible for meeting all their own hydration needs before, during and after their courses.
  • As always, please be off the course no later than 10:30pm and remember to download at our e-punch station even if you did not finish.

Location

Prince William Forest Park, Turkey Run (Night-O)

RegistrationAdvance registration is required. There is no day-of (and no night-of!) registration.

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Registration is open until 11:59pm on Friday Nov. 8.

Who's Registered? Check by clicking here.

Start TimesCheck in anytime during your selected window (6:15-6:45pm, 6:45-7:15, 7:15-7:45, 7:45-8:15) and then start any time during the corresponding start window (6:30-7, 7-7:30, 7:30-8, and 8-8:30). Be back before 10:30 when courses close.
ScheduleSaturday, November 9
7:00 pm - 10:00 pmNight-O:
Volunteers
Event Director:Dawn Savage
Course Designer:Bill Wright
Course Designer:Matt Smith
Location Details

Night-O
Prince William Forest Park
Turkey Run
Google Map

Take I-95 to exit 150 (150B from points north). Head west on Joplin Road (VA-619) and take the second right for the park entrance. Turn left 0.5 miles from the park entrance, onto Scenic Drive. Bear left at the split in the drive following signs for the Turkey Run Education Center, then turn right at the sign shortly after the split for the Turkey Run Education Center & Campground. Driving time inside the park is ~15 minutes.
Google Maps Link
Apple/iPhone Link
Course DetailsNight-O
Course NameLength (km)Climb (m)No. Controls
Beginner 1.6656
Intermediate 3.51258
Short Advanced 3.91058
Medium Advanced 5.62009
Long Advanced 6.522011
Entry FeesIndividual Entries

Note: juniors = under 21

Club Member, adult Club Member, junior Non-Member, adult Non-Member, junior
$10 $5 $20 $5

Group Entries

Participants are welcome to orienteer together as a group (up to the maximum for that event; usually 4). Each member of a group is charged their individual rate as shown above, up to a group total of $30 (maximum), and each receives a map. A group receives one epunch. Individuals or groups desiring to compete on a second course after completing their first can do so for a reduced fee of $2/map subject to approval at the event by the Event Director.

Important Notes
  • If you wish to become a QOC member you should join online in advance via this webpage (which also explains the member benefits). Membership is completely optional.
  • Most of our events use an 'epunch' timing chip for electronic timing. Individuals or groups without their own epunch will be loaned one for that event. Loaned epunches that are lost incur a $40 replacement fee. Epunches (also known as SI-cards or finger sticks) can be purchased from online vendors as described here.
  • Former QOC members who have let their membership lapse pay non-member fees.
  • Compasses are available at no charge, but if lost incur a $15 replacement fee.
  • Please provide collateral (such as car keys) when borrowing a compass or epunch.
  • Beginners are encouraged to watch relevant videos such as this one created by QOC's instructional guru David Onkst.