
COLLINGWOOD WATERFRONT MAP ADVENTURE
APRIL 27, 2025
10 am
Welcome to the Collingwood Waterfront Map Adventure!
This will be an urban and park orienteering event where you will use a brand new map to find checkpoints around the beautiful Collingwood waterfront area. Whether you're a first-time navigator or an experienced racer, this will be a fun challenge for people of all ages and fitness levels. You may run or walk but please obey traffic signals and be courteous to others.​ Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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START LOCATION
Meet in the parking lot at the north end of Birch St. This is next to the Collingwood Rowing Club at 3 Birch St, Collingwood. Please check in between 9:00 am and 9:40 am. There will be a Course Planner briefing at 9:45 am and the event will start at 10 am.
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COURSE AND CATEGORIES:
This is an individual event except for those in the Family Category but participants are welcome to go out together.
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You will be given a map with marked checkpoints that you will visit on foot. (No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, etc.) When you find a checkpoint, you will either find a punch that you'll use to mark the punchcard you'll be carrying or else you'll need to answer a question using information found nearby. The time limit will be 75 minutes. (Course Planner Angus Doughty has increased the time limit from 60 minutes to make sure participants have plenty of time.)
We'll begin with a set of checkpoints that everyone must visit in sequence. Then for those who have time, there will be a number of optional checkpoints spread out over a larger distance around the waterfront area. Participants who visit more checkpoints within the 75-minute time limit will earn a higher score.
A compass may be useful but is not mandatory. A limited number of loaner compasses will be available - first come, first served. This event will be suitable for people of all ages who are comfortable using a map in an urban area.
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Categories:
Junior Girls (12 & Under, Under 18), Junior Open (12 & Under, Under 18)
Adult Women (18-49), Adult Open (18-49)
Masters Women (50+), Masters Open (50+)
SuperMasters Women (70+), SuperMasters Open (70+)
Family Team - One or two adults with at least one child aged 12 or under - there will be a prize for the Best Family Team Name!
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A Participant's age is their age on December 31, 2025.
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Participants aged 12 & under must take part with an adult, either as individuals or as part of a Family team.
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REGISTRATION
Please register online in advance to reserve a map. We won't be able to accept entries on the day of the event. **Note that registration closes on Friday, April 25 at 11:59 pm.**​​
WAIVER
Before you participate in any Dontgetlost event, you'll need to sign our electronic Waiver. It's valid for the remainder of 2025 for all events hosted by Dontgetlost Adventure Running in any region. A Parent or Guardian must sign the Waiver for any participant who will be under the age of 18 on the day of an event. Thank you for signing it now and making life a little easier for our volunteers!
Sign the Minor Waiver (Parent or Guardian)
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ENTRY FEES
EARLY
By April 14
ADULT: $20
JUNIOR: $10
FAMILY: $30
REGULAR
By April 20
ADULT: $25
JUNIOR: $15
FAMILY: $40
LATE
By April 25
ADULT: $30
JUNIOR: $15
FAMILY: $45
Entry fee includes a copy of the race map for each participant, map sleeve, refreshments, a chance to win a draw prize, and event insurance.
Entry fee does not include online transaction charge or HST.
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SCHEDULE
9:00-9:40: Check-in for Race. Maps available for planning.
9:45: Course Planner Briefing
10:00: Start
11:15: Course closes
11:15-11:45 Light refreshments available
REQUIRED GEAR
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Whistle
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Pen or marker (to answer questions during the race)
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Appropriate clothing for the conditions
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RECOMMENDED GEAR
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Cell Phone - for safety only, not permitted for navigation
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Compass - nothing fancy - it just needs to point north!
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AWARDS & PRIZES
Random draw prizes from our event sponsors​
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COURSE PLANNER
Angus Doughty
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MAPPERS
Angus Doughty and Patrick Saile
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CONTACT
Barb Campbell