May to August, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio
Queen City Adventure Running Series (QCARS) is a series of short summer orienteering events, featuring 2 short, fast, and fun courses more open park land and campus areas. Season pass (includes all QCARS events, plus bonus events) is just $30 for OCIN members and $45 for non-members! Entry to individual QCARS events is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Your best 3 QCARS events count for season awards.
The season will have 7 to 9 events in June through August. Your best 3 races count for season awards.
Purchase your 2025 QCARS summer season pass now for free entry to all QCARS series events (plus a few bonus events).
We have 8 dates planned from Memorial Day through August.
QCARS 5 - Saturday, July 12, 2025 QCARS 5, Camp Michaels, Burlington KY
Our QCARS summer series events have two fairly short courses, in more open parkland and campus areas. One is suitable for beginners, the other is more challenging. Do one course or both for a single fee.
Please pre-register online Fees: $15 adult, $10 youth, $5 discount for OCIN or OUSA club members.
QCARS season pass is good for free entry.
Scout Camp that we have not used in quite a few years. pre-registration opening soon.
QCARS season pass is good for free entry.
OCIN Annual General Meeting and Officer Elections will follow the Camp Michaels meet, at the Farmstand Cafe, 9914 Old Union Rd, Union KY 41091. We will go for food right after the meet and plan to start the meeting at 2:30 pm. To be able to join the meeting by Google Meet, contact Amy Lamborg or Mike Minium for the meeting link.
2 courses, starts open from 10-12
Camp Michaels, 3486 Hathaway Rd, Union, KY 41091, GPS: 38.953435, -84.746332
QCARS 6 - Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025 Winton Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio
Great Parks Outdoor Adventure Expo. Do the course(s) either day. Starts will be open both days, Friday from 9:30 to 2 (must be off the course by 3), Saturday from 10:00 to 2:30, Control pickup begins at 3:30.
QCARS season pass is good for free entry.
Please pre-register online Fees: The Great Parks Adventure Expo activities (including orienteering) are free for all. If you don't have a Great Parks vehicle permit, you will need to purchase one when you enter the park.
QCARS season pass is good for free entry.
Numerous other exhibits and activities will also be available.
Location: Winton Woods Harbor. GPS 39.258579, -84.516132
Saturday, July 26, 2025 QCARS 7, NKU, Alexandria, KY
Our QCARS summer series events have two fairly short courses, in more open parkland and campus areas. One is suitable for beginners, the other is more challenging. Do one course or both for a single fee.
Please pre-register online Fees: $15 adult, $10 youth, $5 discount for OCIN or OUSA club members.
QCARS season pass is good for free entry.
Northern Kentucky University. We expect to have a parking lot or garage available for free parking - details to be announced.
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 QCARS 8, Patricia Allyn Park, Lebanon, OH
Our QCARS summer series events have two fairly short courses, in more open parkland and campus areas. One is suitable for beginners, the other is more challenging. Do one course or both for a single fee.
Pre-registration opening soon. Fees: $15 adult, $10 youth, $5 discount for OCIN or OUSA club members.
QCARS season pass is good for free entry.
NEW MAP off Ohio Route 48 north of Lebanon, Ohio, south of OH 73. 7266 Ohio 48, Springboro, OH. GPS 39.590655, -84.161442
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 QCARS 9, tentative
Our QCARS summer series events have two fairly short courses, in more open parkland and campus areas. One is suitable for beginners, the other is more challenging. Do one course or both for a simgle fee.
Pre-registration opening soon. Fees: $15 adult, $10 youth, $5 discount for OCIN or OUSA club members.
QCARS season pass is good for free entry.
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 St Patrick's Park, South Bend, IN
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 Miami univ. Hike-a-thon, Oxford, OH
times to be announced Courses to be announced.
Hikes and numerous other exhibits and activities will also be available.
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 Night Orienteering, Hisey Park, Waynesville OH
TENTATIVE Night Course, details to be announced. Part of "EV's under the Stars". Expo of Electric vehicles, Astronomy program, and other activities in the park. In cooperation with Warren County Parks.
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 Mt Airy Trail Fest, Cincinnati, OH
TENTATIVE Range of courses, details to be announced. Trail Fest features exhibits and activtities from many outdoor-related groups. In cooperation with Cincinnati Parks.
late October, 2025 MetroParks of Butler County
Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be five different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
The easy course,
Trail of Treats, is designed for young children, and upon finishing the course, children get to select a toy, book, or pack of candy to take home. The Trail of Treats costs $4 per child with a $10 family maximum; adults may accompany young children at no charge. Costumes are encouraged, but expect to possibly get dirty, especially if it is a wet day.
Older children and adults may also choose to try one of the more difficult courses; the fee is $10 per person. You may do multiple courses at no additional charge.
Sat, November 8, 2025 East Fork, Indian Mound Shelter
TENTATIVE - Full range of courses from white thru red, for all ages. This event will include a special competition for JROTC cadets. (Co-sponsored by Live Oaks JROTC). Starts are open from 10 am to 1 pm. Control pickup begins at 3 pm.
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 TROL / WARS Series #1, Camp Butterworth, Maineville, Ohio
TENTATIVE - Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 TROL / WARS Series #2, Diamond Oaks, Dent, Ohio
TENTATIVE - Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map and try to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may compete for the fastest time, or just enjoy a leisurely hike, while using our map to explore the park. There will be six different courses of varying difficulty and length - there is one suitable for every adventurer.
