Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase
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Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase 2026
The Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase is an adventure race held as part of GO Fest in Roanoke, VA at 505 Williamson Rd SE. The event is organized as a timed treasure hunt in which participants use a map and a corresponding cue sheet to locate checkpoints scattered within a two-mile radius of the festival.
Participants have a two hour time limit to visit as many checkpoints as possible, choosing routes between urban and wilderness locations, then return to the finish within the time limit. Racers are ranked by points collected at checkpoints and by time; a five point penalty applies for each minute a racer is late.
After ranking, competitors line up for entry to the gear tent. Every 15 seconds a person enters the tent; entrants may remain in the tent but may leave with only one piece of gear. The event awards gear to every participant, with items ranging from water bottles and hats to larger prizes such as kayaks, fly rods, and coolers. There are separate men's and women's divisions for the race.
Registration opens 8/17/2026 and closes 10/16/2026. The stated registration fee is $45.00. Pre-race procedures include check in, number pickup, a mandatory pre-race meeting, and a short route-planning period once maps and cue sheets are distributed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
