Ferndale Find-Your-Way 5K and 10K
Ferndale Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K
5K, 10K map adventure courses - Ferndale, CA - Monday, September 2, 2024
Discover the quirks and wonders of Ferndale, its parks, scenery, decor and history. Choose between a 5K and 10K challenge where you find up to 36 checkpoints. Teams of 1 to 5 will use a custom map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint, answering simple multiple choice questions at each. Enjoy refreshments & socializing at the finish.
This is the finale event of a 3 day "North Coast Go!" Adventure Running weekend in Samoa (Aug. 31), Eureka (Sept. 1), and Ferndale (Sept. 2); you may register for all 3 events as a package to get a discount. There are also early registration discounts. There is Group Camping available the evenings of Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, contact the event director if interested in joining.
Event Details and Schedule
Location: Ferndale City Hall Lounge, 834 Main St., Ferndale, CA 95536
09:00 AM Check-in open, Maps Available
09:45 AM Event briefing
10:00 AM Start
12:30 P.M. Courses close
After returning to the finish, enjoy snacks, drinks, and socializing.
There will be a social lunch option nearby for those interested.
Course Details
Length: 5K or 10K
Gender Divisions: Women, Men, Mixed
Age Divisions: Junior, Open, Masters (average age 40+), Family (juniors and adults)
Team Size: 1 to 5
Completing the course: The course checkpoints will be shown with circles on the map. Find your way to the place at the center of each circle, answer a simple multiple-choice question, and you're off to the next one. The custom map will have a 1:7500 scale. For the 5K, you'll find about 20 checkpoints, and for the 10K, all 36 checkpoints.
Gear up! This event will happen rain or shine, so gear up accordingly. Closed-toed shoes, hats, and sunblock are recommended.
Race Fee: Starts from $10
