FALL GIRL GUIDES EVENT

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Join the fun and challenge of this special event, exclusive to the Girl Guides units of Oakville, hosted by Dontgetlost Adventure Running. Come learn the basics of orienteering from experienced coaches, including instruction on the basics of navigation and orienteering, a practice map navigation exercise, followed by a full-on adventure running course involving finding checkpoints of different point values, all within a set time limit. Running free in a park - what could be more fun?!

MEETING LOCATION

Shell Park, Oakville

[Google Map link]

Meet by the parking

area near the soccer

fields. *Note: the

bathroom facilities will

not be available for use.

NOTE: This event is only open to affiliated Girl Guide units of Oakville.

PARTICIPATION FEES

PARTICIPANT

$18

VOLUNTEER

By noon Oct 23

Participation fee includes copies of the challenge course map, use of SI (SportIdent) timing chip, awards for top three teams in each category (or first place if there are fewer than five teams), and 2026 DontGetLost Adventure Running day membership to cover event insurance. The fee does not include the online transaction charges or HST. A full refund, minus the online processing fees, will be issued if a registrant cancels prior to the registration deadline. No refunds will be possible after Oct. 17.

WHAT TO BRING

Dress for the conditions - running shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, watch or phone (to know the time), etc. We run rain or shine!
Be prepared - there are no bathroom facilities on site (closed for the season, unfortunately)
A highlighter may be useful, but not necessary, for route planning
SportIdent (SI) timing chip & map will be supplied at registration