Map of the Run
Navigate the Lake Powell Challenge course, from Antelope Point Marina checkpoints to turn-in locations across the water.
Route Overview
Participants depart Antelope Point Marina and travel between designated checkpoints scattered across Lake Powell. At each stop, a card is drawn to build the best possible poker hand by the end of the run.
- Start / Finish: Antelope Point Marina, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
- Checkpoints: A series of waterfront locations marked on the run map.
- Turn-In: Final hands are submitted at Antelope Point Marina at the close of the run.
Before You Launch
Mussel prevention requirements are mandatory for vessels arriving at Lake Powell launch ramps, effective November 1, 2009. Free mussel inspections have been offered at the Dry Storage Lot on event weekends in prior years.
Bring your registration confirmation, a full fuel tank, and the official run map. Check the Schedule of Events for the day's registration window and live music times.
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Pair the map with the event schedule and lodging options to plan your weekend at Lake Powell.
A route map serves as a visual guide for participants traveling along a marked waterway course, marking each checkpoint, turn-in location, and landmark in sequence. For a poker run, the map typically traces the path between designated stops where riders or boaters collect cards before assembling a final hand. Clear cartography helps organizers communicate timing, safety zones, and entry or exit points along the route. A well-designed map balances geographic accuracy with readability, allowing both first-time visitors and returning participants to follow the course confidently. It also doubles as a reference document for spectators and support crews who track progress throughout the day.
Navigation on open water requires more than a casual glance at a chart, especially when a course winds between marinas, coves, and buoy-marked channels. Participants benefit from studying the route in advance, noting fuel or rest stops, hazardous zones, and any no-wake areas that affect pace. Organizers often publish digital versions alongside printed copies to ensure redundancy in case signal drops or paper is lost. Familiarizing oneself with landmarks described on the map builds confidence and reduces the chance of missed checkpoints. Ultimately, smooth navigation depends on preparation, attention to posted guidance, and respect for the shared environment that hosts the event.
Checkpoint stops along an organized route function as gathering points where rules, timing, and card draws are verified. Each location is staffed to greet participants, confirm their progression, and offer brief rest. Some checkpoints include observation posts that document arrivals for scoring and safety logs. The spacing between stops is planned to balance travel time with engagement, preventing fatigue while keeping the event moving. Volunteers and officials maintain communication between checkpoints to ensure consistent flow. These waypoints transform a simple journey into a structured experience, creating rhythm and milestones that participants remember long after the final turn-in has been recorded.
Turn-in locations mark the conclusion of the route, where collected materials are submitted and final results are tallied. They are chosen for accessibility, parking capacity, and proximity to celebration venues. A clear map directs participants efficiently to these sites, often using distinctive landmarks to guide late arrivals. Event staff at the turn-in point verify identities, record finishing times, and answer questions about what comes next. The ceremonial nature of the conclusion, paired with a reliable route map, reinforces community spirit and shared accomplishment. Good cartography ties the entire experience together, from the first launch at the starting marina to the final handshake at the closing site.