2026 Vortex Optics Race Gun Nationals
Presented by
Kimber

Race Gun NATIONALS

Dates
August 19—23
Venue
Cardinal Shooting Center
Divisions
Open · Limited · LO · PCC · L10
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Five match days, day by day

SCHEDULE.

August 19 → August 23 · 2026

RANGE OPENS
Tue · Aug 18
PRE-MATCH / STAFF
Aug 19 — 20
MAIN MATCH
Aug 21 — 23
AWARDS
Sun Aug 23 · 6:30 PM
DAILY RULE · APPLIES TO ALL DAYS

This is a cold range. Handle firearms only in a designated safety area or under the direct supervision of match staff — never in the parking areas.

09:00 AM
Range Master & CRO Stage Walk
01:00 PM
Range Opens to Competitors & Staff
01:00 PM
Registration Opens — Staff & Pre-Match Competitors
01:00 PM
Function Fire Bay Open (until 6:00 PM)
06:00 PM
Range & Registration Close
07:00 AM
Range & Function Fire Bays Open Southern BobbyQ on site with hot breakfast — staff meals provided, competitor meals available on request.
08:00 AM
Pre-Match / Staff Match — Day 1 Begins
12:10 PM
Morning Rotation Concludes · Lunch Southern BobbyQ lunch service. Water is provided on the bays.
01:10 PM
Afternoon Rotation Begins
04:30 PM
Day 1 Concludes
06:00 PM
Range Closes
07:00 AM
Range & Function Fire Bays Open Southern BobbyQ on site with hot breakfast — staff meals provided, competitor meals available on request.
08:00 AM
Pre-Match / Staff Match — Day 2 Begins
12:10 PM
Morning Rotation Concludes · Lunch Southern BobbyQ lunch service. Water is provided on the bays.
01:00 PM
Registration Opens for Regular Competition
01:10 PM
Afternoon Rotation Begins
04:30 PM
Pre-Match / Staff Match Concludes
06:00 PM
Range Closes
07:00 AM
Range & Function Fire Bays Open Southern BobbyQ on site with hot breakfast — staff meals provided, competitor meals available on request.
07:00 AM
Registration Open for AM Competitors (until 7:30 AM)
08:00 AM
Competition Begins — AM Squads
11:45 AM
Registration Open for PM Competitors (until 12:30 PM)
12:30 PM
AM Squads Conclude · Lunch Southern BobbyQ lunch service. Water is provided on the bays.
01:30 PM
Competition Resumes — PM Squads
06:00 PM
PM Squads Conclude
06:30 PM
Range Closes
07:00 AM
Range & Function Fire Bays Open Southern BobbyQ on site with hot breakfast — staff meals provided, competitor meals available on request.
08:00 AM
Competition Begins — AM Squads
12:30 PM
AM Squads Conclude · Lunch Southern BobbyQ lunch service. Water is provided on the bays.
01:30 PM
Competition Resumes — PM Squads
06:00 PM
PM Squads Conclude
06:30 PM
Range Closes
06:30 PM
Staff Appreciation Dinner — Banquet Hall, Cardinal Center Campground · 616 SR-61, Marengo, OH 43334
07:00 AM
Range & Function Fire Bays Open Southern BobbyQ on site with hot breakfast — staff meals provided, competitor meals available on request.
08:00 AM
Competition Begins — AM Squads
12:30 PM
AM Squads Conclude · Lunch Southern BobbyQ lunch service. Water is provided on the bays.
01:30 PM
Competition Resumes — PM Squads
06:00 PM
PM Squads Conclude
06:30 PM
Range Closes
06:30 PM
Awards Banquet — Ag Center, Delaware County Fairgrounds · 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015

Awards Banquet Sunday at 6:30 PM at the Ag Center, Delaware County Fairgrounds. Food service begins around 6:30 PM, with awards and the prize table to follow.

TBC Awards Timing

The exact start time for awards and the prize table is still to be confirmed. Watch for a notification during the match.

No Alcohol At This Venue

Alcohol is not permitted inside the Ag Center or in the parking lot at the awards banquet.

Registration Windows
  • ›Tue 1:00 – 6:00 PM — Staff and pre-match competitors
  • ›Thu from 1:00 PM — Regular competition opens
  • ›Fri 7:00 – 7:30 AM — AM competitors
  • ›Fri 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM — PM competitors
  • ›Complete pre-check-in before you travel — the email goes out Aug 17
Competition Notes
  • ›Range hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wed through Sun, closing 6:30 PM on match days
  • ›Function fire bays open whenever the range is open
  • ›Report to your first stage before first shots — but visit the clubhouse first
  • ›A stage may clear a squad early. With the whole squad present and Range Master and/or Match Director approval, you can shoot ahead of schedule
RANGE / LAYOUT

Range Map

Cardinal Shooting Center range layout: 18 bays in three zones, with chrono, vendor area, check-in and parking
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