Night Nav 2022


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 2022 will be held at Victoria Park, Mcleans Island, and Halswell Quarry all on the edge of Christchurch. Competitors have one hour to walk, run or mountain bike 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, through the sand dunes, whereas the mountain bikers will navigate their way through the track networks to find the controls.

The events for 2022 are as follows:

  • Wed 7th September - Victoria Park (Main visitor carpark)
  • Wed 14th September – Mcleans Island * (Usual recreation park area)
  • Wed 21st September – Halswell Quarry (Off Kennedys Bush Rd)
*there will be a mountain bike option at the McLeans Island event

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, run or mountain bike 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! Thanks to Bivouac/Outdoor for sponsoring our event. 

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