Night Nav '23
Welcome to the homepage for NIGHT NAV, the Adventure Navigation series of races organised by the Bivouac Outdoor Southerly Storm orienteering team. NIGHT NAV has been running since the turn of the century and has returned for another year!
NIGHT NAV events for 2023 will be held in the Redzone, Victoria Park, and Spencer Park, all near or in Christchurch. Competitors have one hour to walk or run through the forest collecting checkpoints, which are shown on the map handed out just before the start. You can choose to can cut across the forest and through the sand dunes and/or navigate your way through the track networks to find the controls.
The events for 2023 are as follows:
- Wed 13th September - Redzone (Start at the intersection of Avondale Road and Ardrossan Street)
- Wed 20th September – Victoria Park (Start at the carpark)
- Wed 27th September – Spencer Park (Start at the carpark)
There is a briefing at 6.45pm before the mass start at 7.00pm. Please turn up between 6-6.30pm to collect ID chip and prepare.
What its is all about:
Competitors walk or run through the forest collecting checkpoints, which are shown on the map handed out just before the start. Runners and walkers can cut across the forest and through the sand-dunes whereas mountain bikers must stick to the tracks.
All competitors have one hour to collect as many checkpoints as possible before returning, often in a rush, to the finish. You can compete in teams or individual, its a great social adventure. Get some friends together and give it a go!
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