Go out as a solo or duo team, during 24, 12 or 06 hours
in search of as many checkpoints as possible
All checkpoints are marked on a topographic map. Every checkpoint found contributes to your score in the final ranking. Along the way, you run or hike along trails of your own choice.
Route planning, teamwork, endurance and appreciation for nature!
Go out as a solo or duo team, during 24, 12 or 06 hours
in search of as many checkpoints as possible
All checkpoints are marked on a topographic map. Every checkpoint found contributes to your score in the final ranking. Along the way, you run or hike along trails of your own choice.
Route planning, teamwork, endurance and appreciation for nature!
So what was'Rogaining' about?
Accessible to all levels
Accessible to all levels
The checkpoints are divided into series with different types of assignments .
Found checkpoints yield ranking points.
Be sure to grab the bonus points along the way, but watch out for the penalty points...
If you navigate well, you will find all checkpoints at ±40km distance per race maximum.
Navigation:
Altitude meters:
Altitude meters:
Accessible to all levels
Lost your bearings? We'll give you a helping hand.
The Topotrail competitions are accessible to all levels
Fun dominates and is more important than winning. You can't lose, but you can learn a lot.
Altitude meters:
BE: Topo map NGI Belgium (1:25000)
Jouw Topotrail avontuur in de het Pajottenland
Lost your bearings? We'll give you a helping hand.
The Topotrail competitions are accessible to all levels
Fun dominates and is more important than winning. You can't lose, but you can learn a lot.
Welk type opdrachten ligt op jou te wachen ?
Satellite
Find checkpoints in nature marked on a satellite image of the area. Compare the image with your topo map.
Point-2-Point
Determine 1 point on the map via navigation riddle. Find this point in the surrounding area. There you'll get the instructions to the next point.
Instructions
Follow carefully a list of navigational instructions that lead you along paths and roads. You'll find some checkpoints along the way, exactly on this route.
OroHydro
Can you pinpoint a checkpoint location using only contour lines and waterways? No paths, buildings, or vegetation...
Route
Follow exactly a route drawn on a map. Find some checkpoints along the way, exactly on this route.
Multipoint
Determine checkpoints on a topographic map via navigation riddles. Have them checked by race directors, and go find them in the surrounding area.
What do we provide?
A cozy starting location (Basecamp) for participants and visitors.
Sports drink, fruit, salty and sweet refreshments for participants
Necessary topo map (scale 1:25,000) and other prints with assignments
A trophy for the final ranking top 3.
What you need to prepare and bring
Your own running equipment and Personal snacks
(shoes, backpack, clothing, etc.)
Mandatory equipment for the road
(basic first aid kit, emergency blanket, headlamp, waterproof & warm clothes...)
Useful but not mandatory: navigation tools to find your way (compass, ruler, ...). GPS not allowed.
Your own accident insurance. The organization is not responsible for accidents during the race.
Supported by:
Race scheme & starting times
Hours subject to change.
Trailrunners
08.30u - Registration
09.30u - Briefing
10.00u - Map & Start
16.00u - End of race
Food & Drink afterparty
16.30u - Podium
Walking
08.30u - Registration
09.30u - Briefing
10.15u - Map & Start
16.15u - End of race
Food & Drink afterparty
16.45u - Podium
Frequent questions
Can I stay overnight at Basecamp ?
Yes. As a participant as well as accompanying family members, friends and supporters, you can spend the night at the basecamp in your own tent.
Do I need to know how to use a compass?
Yes and no. All checkpoints are already marked on the map from the start. So you can perfectly continue with just reading the map. However, if you are in doubt along the way between some paths, or you want to be sure of your walking direction, a compass can of course help.
Do we actually have to run all 24 / 12 / 06 hours?
No. You have 24, 12 or 6 hours in total. Within that time you determine the efforts you want to make. Walking, hiking, taking a rest or enjoying the view on a bench ...
Can we form a team of 3 or more?
We allow teams of 1 or 2 team members at registration. If you would like to form a team of 3, you can do so provided you are excluded from the final standings. This way we keep the standings fair for everyone (a team of 3 has more navigational advantages), but of course we don't want to deny the fun of participation either. Please send us a message if this is desired.
Are children allowed to participate?
Young people under 18 can participate if they are part of a team with at least 1 responsible adult. Keep in mind that the impact of such a long effort is greater on young people. We recommend that youth be involved in the 12 or 6 hour race variants.
Can I bring my dog on the race ?
As long as the dog does not have a nose for finding checkpoints, your four-legged friend is more than welcome to run with you.
Does this race fall under the Orienteering or Rogaining federation?
No. We like the concept, a mix of (ultra-)trail running and orienteering, but we set our own rules and give it our own twist. For example, we write down codes on paper, and we use the classic 1:25000 scale topographic maps.
NEED EQUIPMENT?
We sell and rent out top quality navigation equipment from the Swedish brand Silva
with interesting prices
Silva Ranger 3
compass
30€ (incl. VAT)
Silva folder case
A4
20€ (incl. VAT)
Register to this great rogaining adventure!
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Do you have a gift voucher? You can pass on your code along the payment.