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🏃 Get Ready for Robinette’s Orienteering Race! 🗺️
We are thrilled to partner up for the upcoming Michigan Adventure Race: Robinette’s Orienteering! Whether you are a seasoned navigator or looking for a fun weekend challenge with friends and family, this event is the perfect excuse to lace up your trail shoes and test your skills.
📅 Event Details
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Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Time: Flexible start waves between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM (All teams must return by 12:15 PM)
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Location: Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery, 3142 Four Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Distance: 4–5 miles of on-and-off-trail trekking across orchards, pine forests, a college campus, and sand dunes.
🎒 Gear Up at Bill & Paul's Sporthaus
To find those hidden checkpoints, you'll want to keep your eyes on the map and your footing secure. Stop by the shop before race day to grab your essentials:
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Navigation: A reliable baseplate compass (highly recommended for the course!).
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Footwear: Rugged trail running or hiking shoes to handle the mixed West Michigan terrain.
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Hydration & Nutrition: Handheld flasks, hydration vests, and energy gels to keep your stamina up.
🏆 Prizes & Sweet Rewards
Push your limits because the top two finishers in each division will get to walk away with some awesome prizes, including Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus gift cards!
And the best part? Every participant gets to celebrate at the finish line with Robinette’s world-famous donuts and cider! 🍩🍏
📝 Registration & Pricing
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Through July 31: $35
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August 1–12: $40 (Registration closes August 12!)
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Note: Racers 17 and under automatically get $10 off.
Divisions are open for Solos (Male/Female) and Teams of 2–5 (Male, Female, or Mixed).
👉 Click here to lock in your spot and register today!
Gear up, map out your strategy, and we'll see you out in the woods!
