SUNSET SERIES 2026
PRINCES PARK
SUNSET SERIES 2026
PRINCES PARK
18 February 2026
8K | 4K
Princes Park,
Carlton North VIC
6:30pm - 4K starts
7:00pm - 8K starts
Chase Your Next PB at Princes Park
Race 2 of Sunset Series takes you to Princes Park – the perfect follow-on from Race 1 at The Zoo and a fast, flat course built for setting new personal bests. With the summer sun setting over one of Melbourne’s most loved inner-city parks, the atmosphere is unbeatable.
Once you cross the finish line, the celebrations continue with live music, delicious food from local trucks, and drinks at theSunset Bar. Secure a table and drinks – $40 for two people with two drinks, or $70 for four people with four drinks. Bring a picnic rug, gather your friends, and soak up the energy as the park comes alive into the evening.
Don’t miss your chance to run, relax, and celebrate under the summer sky at Princes Park.
PRICING
SERIES
Save up to 20% on your entry PLUS receive a free Sunset Series singlet when you take on The Zoo, Princes Park, and The Tan.
Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 15 January 2026.
STANDARD
$160/ Adult
$120 / under 18
STANDARD
$160/ Adult
$120 / under 18
INDIVIDUAL RACE PASS
RACE 2 - PRINCES PARK
STANDARD
$64/ Adult
$50 / under 18
STANDARD
$64/ Adult
$50 / under 18
Your Series Entry Includes:
Guaranteed entry to all 3 races with a saving of up to 20%
Official Sunset Series 2026 Singlet
All-new finisher medals - complete all 3 races and your medals connect to form one epic collector's piece
PRINCES PARK EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
| 5:00pm | Event Village Opens |
| 6:30pm | 4K Starts |
| 7:00pm | 8K Starts |
| 7:15pm | 4K Presentation |
| 7:30pm | Start Line Closes |
| 8:00pm | 8K Presentation |
| 8:30pm | Finish Line Closes |
| 9:00pm | Event Concludes |
COURSE MAP
WHAT'S HAPPENING
BROOKS ACTIVATION
Check out the Brooks truck to unlock prizes to be won!
Plus you can check out the latest Brooks range of shoes and get yourself a pair.
SUNSET BAR
Enjoy a drink post event with family and friends in the Sunset Bar. You can pre-book tables and drinks when you register, orbring your own picnic blanket to enjoy thesummer vibes.
Pre purchase drinks and a table:
2x drinks for $40 or
4x drinks for $70.
There will be drinks available for purchase on the night from $12.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Relax post run and enjoy a meal or drink from a selection of food trucks in the event village.
PRINCES PARK
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
4km - All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.
8km- Participants must be 8 years + on race day to enter the 8k event.
Start line
Location: Princes Park, North of Carlton Football Club
4km start: 6:30pm
8km start: 7:00pm
Finish line cut off
All runners must have crossed the finish line by8:30pm.
Priority start
Any participant who believes they will place in the top 10 in either the 4K or 8K eventswill need to start at the frontof each race start.
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available for download closer to the event.
Drink stations
There will be a drink station located at approximately the 2.5km mark.
Clothing storage
Clothing storage is available during the run/walk. Your race number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your backpack or clothing bag. Do not leave any valuables in your bag as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.
We no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the bag drop, so please remember to bring your own bag to the event.
Getting there
Public Transport
Public Transport is the quickest and easiest way to get to and from the event. Trains and busses operate frequently, dropping you right at the door. The Event Village is North of Ikon Park Stadium.
Go to Public Transport Victoria website for more information. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
BY TRAM No. 19 Tram (City-North Coburg) runs from the city to Royal Parade Walker St / Stop 16, then 3 minutes' walk to the Event Village.
BY TRAIN Take the Upfield Line to Royal Park Station, then 13 minute walk to the Event Village.
BY BUS Route 123 bus to Walker St / Stop 16, then 3 minute walk to the Event Village
Car
Limited parking is available around Princes Park and surrounding streets. Please adhere to parking restrictions and be aware of peak hour traffic congestion.
Please allow enough time to park your car and walk to event village before your race.
Bike
Sole Motive will provide plenty of bike parking at the event site. Please make sure to bring your own lock to ensure your bike is secure.
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?
Yes, placegetters will be awarded based on gun time, not net time. Medals will be presented to placegetters from the stage post-race.
All race finishers will receive a medal. Complete all three Sunset Series races and connect the three medals together to form one epic collector's piece.
PARTNERS