Summer Sprint 1 St Marks School

This is the first of the three Summer Sprint Series for the 2025-26 MetrO Series. The area is a typical high school campus with school buildings, gardens, playgrounds, sports fields and parking areas. Any bushland and garden areas marked olive green are out of bounds. It is a relatively small tight campus with courses crossing through the same areas multiple times in different directions so watch out for other competitors when going around corners.

For those unfamiliar with sprint events: the main difference with MetrO events is that competitors must visit controls in the order of their number on the map, and that competitors start one by one (or in their group) at one minute intervals. The events are held on maps with a larger scale, i.e. in a smaller area, typically at a school or university campus or parkland area. Courses are shorter and quick thinking will be required to get around as fast as possible. You can do multiple courses for the price of one if you have the time.

Pre-entry (preferred) is available via Eventor. You will also be able to enter on the day at the event.
Entry for St Mark's Staff, Students, Alumni and their families is through TryBooking.

Parking: Enter the school from St Marks Drive and park wherever you can find a free space. There is also street parking along St Marks Drive.
Courses: Three courses will be available - Easy (~1.2km), Short (~1.9km), and Long (~2.9km). Kid-O activities, for those aged 8 or under, will also be available.
Start times: Individual starts between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.
Courses close: 6.15pm. Please return to the assembly area by this time, even if you have not finished your course.
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 directions to the event, is in Eventor. Also read the Information flyer.

If you are new to orienteering and/or sprint events, check out some general info about Sprint events on our website.

Photo: St Marks School, taken from the School website.