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The First Annual Badger Trekker Run-n-Gun, 9/2/23, Oconomowoc, WI (near Milwaukee)

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I am pretty excited to announce the First Annual Badger Trekker Run-n-Gun, being held at the Oconomowoc Sportsman's Club on September 2nd, 2023.

The MD's have been involved in competitive shooting for decades, and RnG's specifically for a few years. The rest of the staff have been heavily involved in all forms of competition in the SE WI and NE IL areas.

RnG is the next step or two beyond USPSA or 3-Gun style shooting. (You young coppers or military folks...come out and put yer money where your mouth is. (Old folks welcome to.))

I hope to see quite a few SH members there. Payment and registration will be on PractiScore, but are still TBD as we work a few things out. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Here's a link to our FaceBook (I know...) page.

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Badger Trekker 2023 5k/10k Run-n-Gun at the Oconomowoc Sportsman’s Club Sullivan, WI September 2, 2023

The 2023 Badger Trekker is a Run-n-Gun featuring 5k or 10k distances. A “shooting biathlon,” it combines aspects of a trail run, mud run, obstacle course, and a multi-gun match. The Trekker is not for the faint of heart. If you dislike mud and water, pushups, heights, or physical challenges, this is probably not the event for you!

This event is not intended for inexperienced shooters - you must have an adequate understanding of firearms safety and skills.

This is a test of man (or woman,) and equipment alike. Everyone competes equally - there are no divisions. Stages offer a variety of challenges and unique opportunities, both mental and physical. It’s intended to give you a good idea of how the environment and mental/physical fatigue affect your shooting and performance.

Think of the Trekker as less of a competition and more of an educational tool to test your gear, mindset, and fitness. Aside from a few required items, equipment is largely up to you. You’ll quickly find out if that Amazon special is “just as good” as the name-brand. You’ll find out exactly how in shape you are dragging kit through the mud. You’ll find out how good of a shooter you are when stress and fatigue set in.

If you’ve ever shot USPSA, IDPA, or a 3-gun match, you’ll notice a few similarities, and some big differences. (There is no place for a cart full of gear here - how are you gonna drag that across a deep creek?) What you carry/don’t carry on your body can determine your success or failure!

Above all else, a good attitude is a must!


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He's not starting the stage in that nasty water, in the jagged rusty culvert, because it’s good for his complexion.
Registration:
Registration will be handled via Practiscore, stay tuned here, a link is forthcoming.

5K registration is $100, and includes a cool t-shirt .
10K registration is $125, and includes a cool t-shirt and a couple additional shooting stages.

Cancellation:
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. No call no shows will be automatically waitlisted at future events. I will publish a sliding cancellation policy prior to going live on PractiScore. Understand that we are not in this to make money, but we do have expenses to pay!

Match Day Schedule:
Registration and check in: 6:30-7:30am
Safety briefing: 7:30am
First runners out: 9:00am

How It Works:
The Badger Trekker is a centerfire biathlon that is a distance of 5k or 10k, your choice. Participants start at predetermined times and follow a clearly-marked path that spans the club property. Any and all natural obstacles like hills and water may be used against you. Pay attention to signage as the 5k and 10k courses share parts of the path and also deviate from one another. Of course, the 10k route contains more stages than the 5k.

The trails and path itself are well marked. The club has 80 acres and vigilant neighbors, so all participants are required to stay on the marked path throughout the run. The trail may feature difficult terrain but this on purpose. You’ll likely experience a little bit of everything except paved roads. Be mindful of other participants and traffic at all times. Shooting stages are located in established bays at various points along the trail and each is under the direct supervision of Range Officers.

Stages contain unique shooting and physical challenges and distances vary. The longest rifle target will be around 300 yards, and handgun targets might be out to 50 yards.

Every stage contains a par time to prevent back-ups and keep things moving. Shooters will be stopped at par time regardless of progress and penalties for missed targets, etc..., will be given accordingly.

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Hope you're not afraid of heights.
Scoring is similar to other action shooting matches, where rank is determined on a sliding scale. After the top finisher, everyone scores based on a percentage relative to that. Both time and shooting are scored and factored in your final result.

All participants MUST attend the match meeting and safety brief taking place the morning of the event. Here you will be given your specific start time. Run order will be random. Participants MUST stay on the marked path at all times. Cutting corners and deviating from the trail may take you into firing ranges, private property, or dangerous terrain.

Except in case of emergency, ROs are not permitted to help participants in any way; and they will not help you track your wait time. ROs will ensure you understand the course of fire and are the final say at each stage. When a stage is finished, you must show the RO an empty mag well or chamber for both firearms, then the RO will point you in the right direction.

Equipment and Fitness Requirements:

The Badger Trekker is a “run what you brung” style match, meaning you can use any gear you choose (with a few exceptions). Want to use your M1 Garand and honor your bad-ass grandfather? Have mad cop skills with a .38 special? Or do you favor the ultra tacticool tricked out Mk18? Most people run an AR15, but any safe center fire rifle and handgun are welcome.

There is NO zeroing or sighting in at this event. Come prepared.

Required equipment:
Reliable, sighted in rifle
Reliable, sighted in handgun
Magazines for both
Rifle ammo count: TBD
Handgun ammo count: TBD
Holster that covers the trigger of your handgun, no soft holsters permitted
Sling for rifle that allows safe carry
Ear and eye protection
Stopwatch or time keeping device
Water and/or food to munch on while you run
A belt, bag, chest rig, or plate carrier to carry everything
Footwear and clothes appropriate for the weather and terrain
Pen and note pad

What NOT to bring:
Your favorite tacti-cool USPSA/3-Gun cart or wagon
A firearm you can’t be safe with (too heavy, not familiar, etc)
Steel core, magnum, penetrator, armor piercing, green tip, or tracer ammo
Participants should be in good health as the event is physically demanding. Please consider any physical limitations you may have as your health is your responsibility. Drink plenty of water and beware of over-exertion. Move at a pace that is comfortable.


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There’s only one way to get to that stage…and it’s the opposite of staying dry! Dress and protect your phone accordingly.​

Accommodations and Meals:

The Oconomowoc Sportsman’s Club is located about halfway between Madison and Milwaukee. Ample food, lodging, and shopping are available within a few miles.

Registration does not include meals, but there will be food available on site. We recommend that you bring your own drinks and snacks as well.



We have several sponsors on board, some big and some local; even a couple big & local sponsors.

A huge thanks go to The Oconomowoc Sportsman's Club, Bravo Company, Forward Controls Design, Swampfox Optics, Rapid Defense and SafeSide, LLC; and more on the way.
 
How do you put 10k (I'm assuming "k" is kilometers) of trail on 80 acres? Honest question... I'm trying to picture it and can't make it fit in my head.
 
5K is two laps around the property, with 6 shooting stages. 10K is four laps and 10 stages.

This is, by far, the smallest property I've heard of a Run-n-Gun being on.
 
R-n-G's are the most fun you can have with yer clothes on ;)

The Highway 67 exit from I-94 is about seven miles east of the club. Nice area with a newer Fleet Farm, Hilton Garden Inn and a StayBridge Suites. Also a minor league baseball field, brewery and a Harley-Davidson dealer on Hwy 67 if that's your gig. Anywhere around Oconomowoc/Summit/Delafield/Waukesha County in general is fine with plenty to eat and drink close.

There is NO reason to stay anywhere in Milwaukee County. My only experience with Milwaukee TSA was at least 15 years ago and uneventful.
 
Is this open to youth?

Yes, with the standard caveats....they need to be able to safely handle all firearms and they need to be under direct, adult supervision at all times. If the adult wants to compete in the match we'll have you run together. If you don't want to compete, an adult legal guardian will still need to run with them, but will run free.
 
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We have several sponsors on board, some big and some local; even a couple big & local sponsors.

A huge thanks go to:

The Oconomowoc Sportsman's Club, for use of the range.


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Bravo Company is donating a rifle. BCM are big supporters of OSC in general, mucho thanks to Paul and his crew.



Forward Controls Design


Forward Controls Design. If you are in need of a new castle nut, mounting plate for your MRDS, or many other parts, look no farther.


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Swampfox Optics for several RDS, LPVO's and a mount or two.

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Rapid Defense. Co-owner Andy is donating private training, and a ton of his time to help make the Badger Trekker a success.


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SafeSide, LLC is pitching in with the donation of ammo. Lynn is an 07 FFL and can make custom ammo for your guns.


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Vortex with the donation of several RDS and a Strike Eagle 1-8.


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Defense Mechanisms for three, high-dollar value gift cards.





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GoSports Outdoors for targets we will do our best to destroy.





There are more on the way.

Check out our FaceBook (I know...) page!

Registration will be via PractiScore and will be open shortly.
 
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Continuing to add sponsors. The support from the industry leaves me in awe. If you don't already, consider our sponsors the next time you have money to spend:

Pretty sure everybody's heard of Krieger Barrels:
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Our trophies are coming from Three Goats Workshop in Madison:

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Not to mention gigantic THANK YOU! to Snipers Hide for allowing this new guy to post this!
 
Krate Tactical just signed up. Mike is a small operation that supports the shooting sports in a big way; and has very nice OTF knives and steel targets:
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A couple more sponsors have signed up.


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A big Thanks to Mantis Dry Fire Training.



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If you find yourself near Watertown, WI, (a few minutes down the road from the match,) stop in and see Alex & Josh at The Drafty Cellar Taphouse at 110 S. 3rd Street. Lots of local craft beers on tap and a nice friendly crowd. The owners are doing it right, and they've really got it going on. Hopefully we'll see them at the match. Very highly recommended!​
 
We are FULL with a wait list!! I couldn't be happier nor more in awe of the support from the industry, our shooters, the club, and fellow RnG enthusiasts/MD's and RO's. Wait lists can go quickly, so if you're still interested get signed up on Practiscore ASAP.

Al's Auto Salvage in Franklin, WI, has given us a stage car!! Make sure to give them a call for your salvage and used parts needs.

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Criterion Barrels is onboard:
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And VC Optics, a local night vision dealer has signed on:
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Full Metal Java is onboard. Several of The BT staff have been drinking FMJ coffee for months now, since we were introduced to them at The Zombie Run-n-Gun last year. Their coffee is awesome:
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