SUNSET SERIES - THE TAN
SUNSET SERIES - THE TAN
1 March 2023
The Tan
VIC
5:00pm event village opens
Join us at Melbourne's most famous running track "The Tan" for the third and final Sunset Series race. After Race 1 and 2, now is the time to challenge yourself and celebrate the end of the Series at Race 3.
Wind down post race in our event village – with tasty treats from local food trucks, a cheeky bev from the Sunset bar and live music.
PRICING
INDIVIDUAL RACE PASS (THE TAN)
(+ Service Fee 5.5%, incl. GST + Payment Processing Fee)
Last minute pricing ends 30 min before race start on 1 March 2023
EARLY BIRD
$45/ADULT
$30 / under 18
STANDARD
$50/ADULT
$35 / under 18
LAST MINUTE
$55/ADULT
$40 / under 18
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 24
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 10
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM JANUARY 31
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 19
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
FROM 12:00PM JANUARY 24
PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION FROM SOLE MOTIVE RETAIL
11:59PM FEBRUARY 28
ONLINE & ONDAY ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINS PRIOR TO EACH RACE
FROM 5:00PM MARCH 1
EVENT RACE PACK AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION
*The Tan
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 4
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 3
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - 1:30PM
FEBRUARY 19 1:30PM - 7:00PM
PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION - MERCH AND RACE PACKS FROM CARMAN'S HQ
*11 Hume Street, Huntingdale VIC 3166
11:59PM FEBRUARY 17
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
FEBRUARY 19
10:00AM - 4:00PM AT EVENT VILLAGE
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
FROM 5:45AM FEBRUARY 20 AT EVENT VILLAGE
EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 24
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 12
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
11:59PM FEBRUARY 15
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 20
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack.
11:59PM FEBRURARY 28
ONLINE & ONDAY ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINS PRIOR TO EACH RACE
FROM 5:00PM MARCH 1
EVENT RACE PACK AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION
*The Tan
FROM 5:00PM MARCH 1
EVENT RACE PACK AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION
*The Tan
COURSE MAP
SITE MAP
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 yoursef a pair.
SUNSET BAR
Enjoy a drink post eventwith family and friends in the Sunset Bar.
Or bring your own picnic blanket to enjoy the
summer vibes.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Relax post run and enjoy a meal or drink from a selection of food trucks in the event village.
THE TAN
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: Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne
4km start: 6:30pm
8km start: 7:00pm
Finish line cut off
All runners must have crossed the finish line by 8:30pm.
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.
Participant instructions
Participant Instructions 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 buses operate frequently, dropping you right at the door. Go to Public Transport Victoria website for more information. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
BY TRAM:You can catch a Tram from Flinders Street Station, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 down St Kilda Road, past the Arts Centre to Grant Street.
Car
Limited parking is available along St. Kilda Road, Birdwood Avenue, and Boathouse Drive. Please allow at least 30 mins for parking, and adhere to parking restrictions. Please note linlithgow avenue will be closed (between the triangle and government house drive). Government house drive will be closed (between the roundabout and government house).
Please allow enough time to park your car and walk to the 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 rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Medals will be presented to placegetters from the stage post-race.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:00 pm
Race pack collection opens
7:00 pm
8km starts
5:00 pm
Event village opens
8:45 pm
Finish line closes
6:30 pm
4km start
9:00 pm
Event concludes
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 4
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 3
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - 1:30PM
FEBRUARY 19 1:30PM - 7:00PM
PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION - MERCH AND RACE PACKS FROM CARMAN'S HQ
*11 Hume Street, Huntingdale VIC 3166
11:59PM FEBRUARY 17
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
FEBRUARY 19
10:00AM - 4:00PM AT EVENT VILLAGE
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
FROM 5:45AM FEBRUARY 20 AT EVENT VILLAGE
EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
5:00 pm
Race pack collection opens
7:00 pm
8km starts
5:00 pm
Event village opens
8:45 pm
Finish line closes
6:30 pm
4km starts
9:00 pm
Event concludes
5:00 pm
Race pack collection opens
5:00 pm
Event village opens
6:30 pm
4km starts
7:00 pm
8km starts
8:45 pm
Finish line closes
9:00 pm
Event concludes
PARTNERS