Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 10:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States | Roanoke, VA

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This may be a Wild Gear Chase but don't worry--even if you're slow, you'll catch some sweet stuff. From water bottles and hats to bigger prizes like a bike, tents and SUPs, and everything in between, everyone walks away with a piece of gear in this unique "treasure hunt" presented by every outdoor lover's friend-- Walkabout Outfitter!
Here's how it works:
1) Using a map, a corresponding "cue sheet", and your brains, participants have two hours to race to as many checkpoints (both urban and wilderness locations) scattered throughout a two-mile radius of GO Fest.
2) Hit as many checkpoints as you can and head back to the finish within the two-hour time limit.
3) Racers are lined up in front of the gear tent based on the points they've earned (points based on how many check points you visited and how quickly).
4) Every 15 seconds, a person enters the gear tent; you can stay in the tent as long as you want but you can only leave the tent with one piece of gear, so choose wisely!
Timeline and schedule:
9:00am – 10:00am Racer check in and number pickup
10:15am - Mandatory pre-race meeting
10:20am - Maps and clue sheets distributed - Racers will have 10 minutes to plan their route
10:30am – Race start
12:30pm – Race ends (5-point penalty for EACH minute late)
2:30pm – Results announced and Gear Tent entry
Big ol' thanks to one of the best community partners we have, Walkabout Outfitter, for sponsoring this event and supporting the outdoors! We couldn't do what we do without them.
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Where is it happening?

S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Roanoke GO Outside Festival

Host or Publisher Roanoke GO Outside Festival

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