Orienteering Raleigh NC

Backwoods Orienteering Klub, founded November 15, 1978 sponsors events and teaches orienteering in the North Carolina piedmont, around Raleigh, NC.

We invite you to try orienteering with us. Everyone is welcome at all our events. We always offer beginning, intermediate, advanced and expert courses (routes through the woods) at every Regular event.

Author: Lina Lindberg

  • Results Umstead West Oct 1st

    We had a great turnout for an Expert level event at Umstead West on October 1st. It was a beautiful day and several runners commented on the plethora of different mushrooms out there. We had 30 runners out in the woods, and everyone returned, and that is always a good thing! One streamer was inadvertently…

  • Expert Meet Umstead West Oct 1st, 2023

    On Sunday October 1st, BOK is hosting an Expert orienteering event at Umstead Park West. The entrance is on Old Reedy Creek Rd. This event is open to participants with some experience. When you have mastered orange and are ready for a bigger challenge, you can try the expert courses. A description of what level…

  • Results Horton Grove Feb 5th, 2023

    It was a chilly, but beautiful day at Horton Grove Nature Preserve on Sunday February 5th, 2023. The sun even made an appearance later in the afternoon. Thank you Triangle Land Conservancy for allowing us to use this park. 47 orienteers ran one of the four courses offered. Some runners had to cross the powerline…

  • Advanced event Horton Grove Nature Preserve

    On Sunday February 5th, 2023, we are hosting an orienteering event at Horton Grove Nature Preserve. This beautiful preserve is located just 20 minutes north of Durham. We will offer four different courses ranging from advanced to expert level. Orange (advanced): appx. 3.1 km Brown: appx. 3.8 km Green: appx. 5.6 km Red: appx. 6.7…

  • Horton Grove Results – Advanced meet April 17, 2022

    This Easter Sunday turned out to be a sunny day and temps in the low 70’s. Perfect for a day outside! We had 22 runners and four different courses. Thank you Triangle Land Conservancy for allowing us to use this land for our race. TLC has nine other preserves in the Triangle area – check…

  • Horton Grove Nature Preserve April 17, Advanced

    We will have an ADVANCED event at Horton Grove Nature Preserve on Sunday April 17th, 2022. This preserve is managed by Triangle Land Conservancy and this land used to be part of the largest plantations in North Carolina. It is located 10 miles north of Durham. Everyone who has completed the equivalent of a yellow…

  • Results Umstead Expert Nov 7th 2021

    We had some nice temps this Sunday afternoon and even the sun came out a few times. The race was full and we are grateful for being able to get out in the forest and practice the wonderful sport of orienteering. Thank you Park Ranger Bill Duke for letting us use this part of Umstead…

  • BOK Annual Event Pass

    It is time to renew your BOK Annual Pass! Passes run from September 2021 through August 2022. Just head to the Event Registration tab to get yours. The pass fee covers our cost for upgrading and creating new maps, printing courses, park fees, shelter rentals, investing in rental equipment etc. An Annual Pass includes your…

  • Carolina North May 22-23, Results

    We got a taste of summer with temperatures in mid to high 80’s and clear skies this weekend. The race sold out completely and we look forward to the day when we can have even more runners participate. Thank you Greg Kopsch, Carolina North Forest Manager, for allowing us to host another event in this…

  • Advanced & Expert event Carolina North Forest March 1st

    We are hosting an advanced event at Carolina North Forest on Sunday March 1st. There will be four different courses offered: Orange, advanced, 3.5 km (description of “orange” level below) Brown , expert, 3.8 km Green, expert , 5.4 km Red, expert , 6.6 km Event begins at noon and everyone must be back by…