SUNSET SERIES 2026
THE ZOO
SUNSET SERIES 2026
THE ZOO
4 February 2026
7.7K | 4.7K
Melbourne Zoo,
Parkville VIC
6:30pm - 4.7K starts
7:00pm - 7.7K starts
A Race Experience Like No Other at Melbourne Zoo
Step onto a unique course that winds through the habitats of lions, snow leopards, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, turtles, and more. With the roar of the crowd mixing with the sounds of the zoo, this is your chance to chase a PB.
After your run, unwind at the Sunset Bar with friends and family. Secure a table and drinks – $40 for two people with two drinks, or $70 for four people with four drinks. Pair that with live music, delicious food from local trucks, and a buzzing event village for the perfect summer evening.
Register today for an unforgettable experience that combines the thrill of racing with the magic of Melbourne Zoo.
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 1 - THE ZOO
STANDARD
$69/ Adult
$55 / under 18
STANDARD
$69/ Adult
$55 / 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
THE ZOO EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
| 5:00pm | Event Village Opens |
| 6:30pm | 4.7K Starts |
| 7:00pm | 7.7K Starts |
| 7:15pm | 4.7K Presentation |
| 7:30pm | Start Line Closes |
| 8:00pm | 7.7K Presentation |
| 8:30pm | Finish Line Closes |
| 9:00pm | Event Concludes |
COURSE MAP
Our Sunset courses are measured by Garmin. To enhance accuracy, we make multiple measurements of the course.
For Race 1 at The Zoo, due to some of the course being undercover and running close to the CBD this incurs interferences in locking into Satellites. To enhance accuracy, we measure the course multiple times to get as accurate reading as we can. Course reading as of 19 January reflects short course at approximately 5km and long course at 8km.
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 eventwith 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.
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.
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.
Bag drop
Bag drop 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, 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