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    SUNSET SERIES - THE ZOO

    7 February 2024

     

    The Zoo
    VIC

     

    5:00pm event village opens

    4.7K | 7.7K

    • Are you ready for a one of a kind race experience at Melbourne Zoo? With a course that takes you right round the habitats of your favourite animals, you’ll be wondering - is that the roar of the crowds, or of the big cats? One thing is certain, this event is the best time to get a PB, under the watchful eyes of the Gorilla’s.

     

    With the choice between a 4.7 km or 7.7 km run, you can set your goals for an exhilarating evening. Maybe you’ll want to stop for a selfie with a Giraffe, or you might use the inspiration to beat the cheetah’s record pace.

     

    Once you’ve smashed your run, kick back with your friends or family and soak up the summer vibes at our Sunset Bar. Make it a relaxing evening by booking your table now, and get drinks included - just $33 for 2 with 2 drinks, and if you have a bigger group, just $58 for 4 with 4 drinks included. Celebrate your achievements and enjoy the great live music and delicious food from local food trucks in our vibrant event village.

     

    Register now for an unforgettable evening - not many can say they’ve made friends with meerkats out on a run.

     

    PRICING

    3 RACE SERIES

    Early Bird pricing ends 11:59PM Thursday 14 November 2023

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    EARLY BIRD

    $124/ADULT

    $84/ under 18

    STANDARD

    $136/ADULT

    $98 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE

    $148/ADULT

    $110 / under 18

    INDIVIDUAL RACE PASS (THE ZOO)

    Early Bird pricing ends 11:59PM Thursday 14 November 2023

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    EARLY BIRD

    $55/ADULT

    $39 / under 18

    STANDARD

    $60/ADULT

    $44 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE

    $65/ADULT

    $49 / under 18

    EVENT INFORMATION

    11:59PM NOVEMBER 14

    EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 11

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

    11:59PM JANUARY 18

    STANDARD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 22

    POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS

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

     

    FROM 12:00PM JANUARY 30

    PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION FROM SOLE MOTIVE RETAIL

    30 MINS BEFORE RACE START

    LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE

    FROM 5:00PM FEBRUARY 7 

    EVENT RACE PACK AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION

    *The Zoo
    *Singlet collection for 3 Pass entrants only

    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 14
    EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 11
    NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF

    11:59PM FEBRUARY 18

    STANDARD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM JANUARY 22

    POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS

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

    FROM 12:00PM JANUARY 30 

    PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION FROM SOLE MOTIVE RETAIL

    30 MIN BEFORE RACE START

    LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE

    FROM 5:00PM FEBRUARY 7 

    EVENT RACE PACK AND SUNSET SERIES SINGLET COLLECTION

    *The Zoo
    *Singlet collection for 3 Pass entrants only

    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 ZOO

    General Information

    Age limits

    4.7km: All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.

    7.7km: Participants must be 8 years + on race day to enter the 7.7k event. 

     

    Start line

    Location: Elliott Ave, Parkville 

    4.7km start: 6:30pm

    7.7km start: 7:00pm

     

    Finish line cut off

    All participants must be out of the Zoo by 8:30pm. 

     

    Priority start

    Any participant who believes they will place in the top 10 in either the 4.7K or 7.7K 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 

    Go to Public Transport Victoria website for more information. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ 

    BY TRAM Tram 58 “West Coburg to Toorak” runs from William Street in the city center every day, stopping directly outside Melbourne Zoo. 

    BY TRAIN Trains run from Flinders Street Station on the Upfield line every day, stopping at Melbourne Zoo’s own Royal Park Station. 

    BY BUSBus route 505 from Moonee Ponds to Melbourne University stops outside Melbourne Zoo. 

     

    Car 

    Parking is available at the Melbourne Zoo car park off Elliot Avenue. Parking is free after 5:00pm. Parking prior to 5:00pm is available at $2 for 5 hours. Please be aware of peak hour traffic congestion. Overflow parking is available at the State Netball Hockey Centre, accessible via Brens Drive, off Elliot Avenue. The Event Village is a short 5 minute walk from here and parking is free. 

     

    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

    7.7km starts

    5:00 pm

    Event village opens

    8:45 pm

    Finish line closes

    6:30 pm

    4.7km 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

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    PARTNERS

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