SCAR 2026 A 24-Hour Treasure Hunt is About to Take Over Saskatoon

SCAR 2026: The 17th Annual Saskatoon Cache And Release
Celebrating 26 Years of Geocaching, Prairie Style!

The Hunt Begins: Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
The Hunt Ends: Saturday, May 23, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
The Celebration: Saturday, May 23, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

What is SCAR?
SCAR is Saskatoon’s legendary 24-hour geocaching "marathon." It’s a high-energy, city-wide (and rural!) treasure hunt where the community comes together to hide hundreds of new caches, and then spends 24 hours trying to find as many as humanly possible. Whether you are a "numbers" cacher chasing 100 finds or a family looking for a Saturday afternoon adventure, SCAR has something for everyone.

The Three Phases of SCAR 2026 (download the free geocaching app to your smart phone and sign in)
1. The Hides (Now until May 16) A great SCAR event depends on great hides! We challenge every participant to hide at least one new, permanent geocache.
Deadline: Submit your hides by Midnight, Saturday, May 16th.
Naming: Include "SCAR2026" at the end of your cache title (e.g., Bridge City View - SCAR2026).

The Reveal: All SCAR caches will be published simultaneously on Thursday evening, May 21st, giving you 24 hours to "battle plan" your route.
2. The 24-Hour Hunt (May 22, 5:30 PM – May 23, 5:30 PM) At exactly 5:30 PM on Friday, the caches become "fair game."

The Strategy: Race for the "First to Find" (FTF) or take a leisurely pace through the countryside, and Saskatoon’s beautiful parks finding geocaches.
Note to Muggles (non geocacher): If you see people with flashlights and smartphones peering under park benches at 3:00 AM—don't worry! It’s just a geocacher on the hunt. We’ve alerted local authorities to ensure our "treasure hunters" stay safe.
3. The Gathering (Saturday, May 23 @ 6:00 PM) After the 24-hour clock runs out, it is the massive wrap-up BBQ and awards ceremony.
Food: SAGA provides the burgers, dogs, and drinks! Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Prizes: We’ll be awarding prizes for Most Finds, Most Hides, Most FTFs, and the coveted "Most Ticks Found" award!
Sustainability: Please bring your own reusable plate, cup, and lawn chair to help us keep the event eco-friendly.

Bonus "Side-Quest" Events:
Dine, Cache & Dash: Friday Night @ 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Ice cream meetup).
Benny’s Community Celebration: Saturday Morning @ 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM (Breakfast and refueling).

Why Join SCAR 2026?
Explore: Discover hidden corners of the 150km radius around Saskatoon.
Community: Meet the faces behind the usernames in the logbooks.
Health: Get outside, get walking, and celebrate 26 years of the world’s best hobby.

Hosted by: Saskatoon and Area Geocaching Association (SAGA)

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