Saturday, May 2, 2026
After a thirteen-year hiatus, MVOC proudly returned to Eastwood MetroPark for a beautiful, cool spring day of
orienteering. The event welcomed 50 participants, who quickly scattered through the park like ants at a cake
convention. The field featured strong JROTC representation from Belmont, Northmont, Tecumseh, and Wayne
High Schools, adding energy and friendly competition throughout the day.
Racers navigated a mix of challenging terrain, strategic route choices, and multiple creek crossings. The Elite
Commando division proved especially competitive, with participants making tough navigation and
time-management decisions under pressure.
Participants had up to two hours to complete the course of their choosing. A few competitors made self-inflicted,
time-consuming poor route choices along the way, but everyone finished with smiles—and plenty of stories to share
with fellow racers.
Division Results
White – Beginner Division
Winner: Amy Smith – 1:06:37
Amy edged out her husband in a close finish, earning well-deserved bragging rights for the ride home.
Yellow – Novice Division
Winner: Sarah Curtis (Northmont HS) – 1:02:09
The largest and most competitive field of the day was confidently claimed by Sarah.
Orange – Advanced Division
Winner: Mark Graham – 49:43
Mark navigated efficiently to outpace a strong group of challengers.
Commando – Elite Division
Winner: Nate Smith – 48:25
Nate delivered an impressive run, with four other elite competitors finishing close behind in a tightly packed field.
Thank You to Our Volunteers
This successful event would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our volunteers:
Scott Lefgren – Event Director
Larry Berna – Course Planning & Event Support
Alex Wick & Autumn – Refreshments, Control Pickup & Event Support
Scott Seberwine – Registration
Nate Smith and family – Control Pickup
Seth Moore – Course Vetting & Field Audit
Michael Berna & Matt Bond – Training & Starts
Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and supporters for making this a great day of orienteering.
We look forward to seeing everyone again at the next MVOC event!