MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt – Yellow Springs, OH 2026

Sturgeon Moon Urban Night-O – Yellow Springs Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club Event Director: Sarah Berna Public streets and sidewalks within the Village of Yellow Springs and Antioch College. Step into the night for a fast-paced urban orienteering adventure under the Sturgeon Moon! This event is designed for all experience levels—first-timers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, families, and friends. What Is Orienteering? Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where you use a detailed map (and optionally a compass) to find checkpoints scattered across the terrain. It’s part strategy, part speed, and part exploration—think real-world treasure hunt, after dark. ️ How the Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt Works Format: Score-O (find controls in any order) Time Limit: 1 hour Goal: Find as many controls as possible Scoring: Each control = 5 points 1-point penalty per minute over the time limit What’s Provided: High-quality course maps Reflective controls with manual punches.