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    SUNSET SERIES

    THE TAN

    5 March 2025

     

    The Tan

    VIC

     

    5:00pm event village opens

    4K | 8K

    Let's wrap it up in style at "The Tan," Melbourne's most famous running track that wraps around the stunning Botanical Gardens. After smashing Race 1 and 2, it's time to get ready for the grand finale of the Sunset Series as we gear up for Race 3!

     

    As the evening summer sun sets, enjoy our bustling event village, feast on yummy bites from local food trucks, grab a drink from the Sunset bar, and vibe to live music – the perfect way to wind down and celebrate an awesome race (or 3)!

    PRICING

    3 RACE 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 16 January 2025.

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    EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $130/ Adult

    $93 / under 18

    STANDARD PRICING

    $145/ Adult

    $104 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE PRICING

    $157/ Adult

    $116 / under 18

    INDIVIDUAL RACE PASS

    THE TAN

    Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 16 January 2025.

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    EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $52.50/ Adult

    $37 / under 18

    STANDARD PRICING

    $58/ Adult

    $41.50 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE PRICING

    $63.50/ Adult

    $46.50 / under 18

    EVENT INFORMATION

    11:59PM NOVEMBER 7
    EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 2

    NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
    *Only available for race bib postage

    11:59PM JANUARY 16

    STANDARD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 22

    POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIB

    *Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack

     

    FROM 12:00PM JANUARY 28

    RACE BIB AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION FROM SOLE MOTIVE RETAIL

    30 MINS BEFORE RACE START 

    ONLINE & ONDAY ENTRIES CLOSE

    FROM 5:00PM MARCH 5 

    RACE BIB 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 7
    EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 2
    NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF

    11:59PM JANUARY 16

    STANDARD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 22

    POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIB

    *Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack.

    FROM 12:00PM JANUARY 28

    RACE BIB AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION FROM SOLE MOTIVE RETAIL

    30 MINS BEFORE RACE START

    ONLINE & ONDAY ENTRIES CLOSE

    FROM 5:00PM MARCH 5

    EVENT RACE BIB AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION

    *The Tan

    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 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. 

     

    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 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
    Event village and race bib collection open

    6:30 pm

    4km starts

    7:00 pm

    8km starts

    8:45 pm

    Finish line closes

    9:00 pm 

    Event concludes

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