Summer Shorts and Sprints Entries Now Open! Add some sizzle to your Spring and Summer, at the 2026 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. SSAS 2026 Flyer Entries are NOW OPEN for Race 1 and 2 – use the links below. 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 SSAS 2026 Events: Sun October 18 – Dandenong Showgrounds (new map) – ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL THURS 15 OCTOBER – click here to enter Sun October 25 – Burnley Campus, University of Melbourne – ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL THURS 22 OCTOBER – click here to enter Sun Nov 1 – Newport Lakes Sun Nov 8 – Ruffey Lake Park Sun Nov 15 – Waverley Stadium Sun November 22 – Geelong City Race Sun November 29 – Victorian Sprint Champs Find out more: https://www.vicorienteering.asn.au/ssas Questions? email enquiries@drocorienteering.com.au Share this