Mt Henry Bridge Reserve, Mt Pleasant
The second MetrO event of 2023 will be held in Mount Pleasant. The assembly area is in shaded parkland overlooking the Canning River. There is parking along the Esplanade as well as in other nearby streets (Curruthers Rd and Shirley Ave). Public toilets are available at the assembly area.
The map includes mostly residential areas with some small parks and bushland around Booragoon Lake and Blue Gum Lake and along the Canning River. Mount Pleasant (elevation ~39m) is in the north of the map, but the southern part of the map is mostly flat and there are plenty of options for those preferring less climb.
Courses: Short (~3km), Medium (~5km) and Long (~8km).Eventor prior to 4pm on 14th January, or enter at the event 4–4:40pm. EFT payments available at the event.
Novice Briefing: 4:45 pm.
Start time: Mass start at 5 pm. Courses close: At 6:15 pm. Please return to the assembly area by this time even if you have not finished your course. Facilities: Public toilet. Please bring: Comfortable walking or running gear, water (none provided), sunscreen, and SI stick (loans available).
Directions to the event are on Eventor, and more event details in the Information Flyer.
Read all about the MetrO series (including a list of all MetrO events), check out the tips on how to enjoy a MetrO event, and familiarise yourself with the rules as well.
Photo: Booragoon Lake, from the City of Melville website.