Summer Shorts and Sprints Back for 2024! Add some sizzle to your Spring and Summer, at a brand new series of sprint and short distance races in parks and campuses on Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings. Race at a different venue each week during October and November – the perfect lead-in to the Melbourne City Race, the Victorian Primary Schools Champs, and the Victorian Sprint Champs, all in late November. Here’s what to expect: a great selection of full colour maps three action-packed, fun courses, with something for everyone from newcomers to top sprinters designed for fast thinking, with lots of controls, direction changes and route choices choose your own start time and course Sportident electronic timing, in Air mode (Sportident stick loan included in entry fee) low entry fees; enter online to go into our random prize draw! Kids Run Free at selected events Coaching and assistance for newcomers, and a family-friendly outdoor activity; no limits on age or ability, and no previous experience or special equipment needed Race Calendar: Sunday October 13 – Jump In! A free family activity morning at “Tarantula Park” in Rowville; the perfect way to get started with some spooky fun Saturday October 20 – Penola College, Boradmeadows Sunday October 27 – Croydon Town (new map) Saturday November 2 – MLMC, Lilydale – Indoor/Outdoor Combo Sunday November 10 – Ruffey Lake, Templestowe Sunday November 17 – Melbourne City Race Saturday November 23 – venue tbc Saturday November 30 – venue tbc Sunday December 1 – Vic Sprint Champs, Tarneit College Click here to see maps from 2023 Questions? email enquiries@drocorienteering.com.au