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Suburban Adventure Racing is back!
Suburban Adventure Racing is back!
A new series commenced on 13 October 2026. The series is being run by 1st Heatherdale Scout Group.
What is Adventure Racing
What is Adventure Racing
Suburban Adventure Racing is a fun, inclusive navigation sport inspired by rogaining. Using a map, participants search for checkpoints hidden around suburban streets and parklands, aiming to collect as many as possible within 60 minutes.
It’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels – you can walk, jog, or run at your own pace, enter solo or as a team, and even bring along prams or the family dog.
Events use RFID finger scanners for quick results, and our friendly volunteers are always on hand to explain the rules and offer tips for first-timers.
Event Format
Event Format
Duration: 60 minutes (penalties apply for late finishes)
Start Window: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (course closes 8:00pm)
Distance: Approx. 6–7 km to collect all checkpoints
Entry Fee: $5 per participant (Scout Leaders & adult helpers free). You can pay with cash or card.
Series Pass: $40 (27% discount – entry to all 11 events for the price of 8)
Includes: Map, RFID scanner, training, printed results, and a free Zooper Dooper
Event Dates and Locations
Event Dates and Locations
13 Oct 2026 - Egan Lee Reserve, 63 Wallace Road, Knoxfield, 3180 (4th Knox)
20 Oct 2026 - Finns Reserve, Duncan Street, Templestowe Lower, 3107 (3rd Templestowe)
27 Oct 2026 - Blacks Walk, 34 Pakenham Street, Blackburn, 3130 (2nd Blackburn)
10 Nov 2026 - Schwerkolt Cottage, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham, 3132 (1st Heatherdale)
17 Nov 2026 - Ferndale Park, 101 Glen Iris Road, Glen Iris, 3146 (1st Glen Iris)
24 Nov 2026 - Ruffey Lake Park, Victoria Street Playground, Doncaster East, 3109 (1st Doncaster)
16 Feb 2027 - Heaney Park, Makeham Avenue, Rowville, 3178 (Heaney Park)
23 Feb 2027 - Blackburn Lake, 12 Lake Road, Blackburn, 3130 (1st/8th Blackburn)
2 Mar 2027 - Zerbes Reserve, Saxonwood Drive, Doncaster East, 3019 (3rd Doncaster East)
9 Mar 2027 - Fairway Reserve, Fairway Avenue, Mount Waverley, 3149 (1st West Waverley)
16 Mar 2027 - Tunstall Park, 5 Mark Place, Nunawading, 3131 (1st Nunawading)
Previous Series:
Food & Fundraising
Food & Fundraising
Each event will feature a BBQ fundraiser hosted by the local Scout Group. Sausages in bread and cold drinks will be available, with all proceeds supporting the hosting Scouting Group.
Contact Us
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by ...
phone 0490 911 597
email sar AT 1stheatherdale.com.au (replace AT with @)
or use the form below:
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