With its coastal location, the second event in the 2025-26 MetrO series takes in a combination of bushland, urban streets and many pockets of parkland to provide an interesting mix of surfaces and route choices. Come and enjoy the navigational challenges of this area!
Pre-entry (preferred) is available via Eventor. You will also be able to enter on the day at the event.
Assembly area: at the northern end of Ellersdale Reserve.
Parking: to the East along Eddington Road
Courses: Three courses will be available - Short (2-3km), Medium (5-6km)and Long (8-9km).
Start Time: Mass start, at 5pm.
Courses close: 6:15pm. Please return to the assembly area by this time, even if you have not finished your course.
Facilities: Toilets at the adjacent Ellersdale Park Clubrooms.
Bring: Your SI card and compass or these can be borrowed at the event. Also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat and water bottle (plus water and electrolytes for after you finish), a whistle, and comfortable walking or running shoes.
More information, including parking instructions and directions to the event are in Eventor.
Also read the Information flyer.
New to MetrO? Read more about MetrO series, and check out our MetrO series tips.
If you are after some competition across the series, check out the MetrO series rules for how to score points.
Whether competing or not, consider recording your route and adding it to Livelox. See our Livelox article for more information about what Livelox is and how to use it.
Photo: Ellersdale Park, from Google Maps.
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