Summer Shorts and Sprints 2026

Add some sizzle to your Spring and Summer, at a brand new series of sprint and short distance races in parks and campuses on  Sunday mornings.  Race at a different venue each week during October and November – the perfect lead-in to the Geelong City Race, the Victorian Primary Schools Champs, and the Victorian Sprint Champs.

SPRINT OR SHORT?

SPRINTS are on campuses or in parks with more landscaped features and/or complex terrain.  Courses are approx 3.5 km, 2.5 km, or 2 km. Map scale is usually 1:3000 or 1:4000.

SHORTS are in less complex parkland.  Courses are a little longer, at approx 4 km, 3 km, or 2 km.  Map scale may be 1:5000 or 1:7500.

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)
• Inflation-busting entry fees!  Kids Run Free at SSAS events – applies to under 13s.  Kids aged 13-20 pay just $6, and adults pay only $12
• 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

Prizes:

All competitors will receive points each week, with 100 for the winner, 99 for second, etc.  At the end of the 5-race series of Summer Shorts and Sprints, your best 4 scores will be totalled for your overall score.   

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 males and females on each course.  There are also weekly prizes on offer for the on-the-day winners on each course, and winners of the weekly Mad Dash leg.   Check the current Series Standings here.  Results are posted under the headings for each event, below.

Other events:

• Sun November 22 – Geelong City Race 
• Sun November 29 – Victorian Sprint Champs

Questions?  email enquiries@drocorienteering.com.au

2026 EVENTS: