FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
REGISTRATIONS
The following age limits apply for Sunset Series:
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.
If you register for the event before:
Race 1: 11:59pm Thursday, 11 January 2024
Race 2: 11:59pm Thursday, 11 January 2024
Race 3: 11:59pm Thursday, 11 January 2024
Your first name will be printed on your race bib. You must have selected postage to get your name on your bib.
Children under four years of age are not required to pay the entry fee, however, for safety and insurance reasons you will be required to provide details in the registration process.
Sunset Series singlets are only available to 3-Race Series participants and is not available for purchase. Sign up for the 3-Race Series here.
3 RACE SERIES:
Last Minute/Online Entries End: 30mins prior to Race 1, The Zoo.
RACE 1:
Early Bird Entries End: 11:59pm Thursday 14 November 2023
Standard Entries End: 11:59pm Thursday 18 January 2024
Last Minute/Online Entries End: 30mins prior to race start on 7 February 2024.
RACE 2:
Early Bird Entries End: 11:59pm Thursday 14 November 2023
Standard Entries End: 11:59pm Thursday 18 January 2024
Last Minute/Online Entries End: 30mins prior to race start on 21 February 2024.
RACE 3:
Early Bird Entries End: 11:59pm Thursday 14 November 2023
Standard Entries End:11:59pm Thursday 18 January 2024
Last Minute/Online Entries End: 30mins prior to race start on 6 March 2024.
Please emailinfo@solemotive.com.
There are no waves at the Sunset Series.
You don’t have to notify Sole Motive (the organiser) if you are unable to run for any reason. However, there are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers.
We do offer the following:
Withdrawal from the event: Withdrawals receive a credit note if they are made before:
Race 1 & 3 Race Series – 5:00pm, 7 January 2024
Race 2 – 5:00pm, 21 January 2024
Race 3 – 5:00pm, 6 February 2024
After these dates, no credit notes will be issued. Credit notes are valid for 1 year from the date of issuing and valid for Sole Motive owned events and cannot be used for contracted events. Refunds will not be issued. When an entrant registers, they agree to the below terms and conditions;
T&C #15. I agree that there are no refunds, however, I may request a credit note* for other SM owned events (minus $10 for admin fees) no later than 5pm, one month prior to the event. After this date, no credit notes will be issued. Credit notes will not be issued when downgrading distances. Credit notes will be valid for SM owned events and cannot be used for contracted events. Credit notes are valid for 1 year from the date of issuing.
*Credit notes for full series (all three races) entrants will only be issued if Sole Motive is notified before 5pm 7 January 2024. Credit notes for full series (all three races) entrants cannot be issued part way through the series.
Change of Distance: You can change your distance online up until:
Race 1 – 7:00pm Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Race 2 – 11:59pm Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Race 3 – 11:59pm Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Use thislink. Refunds/credit notes cannot be issued for the difference in entry fee (if any) when downgrading your distance.
Event upgrades can be made online up until:
Race 1: 7:00PM Tuesday, 6 February 2024 use thislink
Race 2: 11:59PM Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Race 3: 11:59PM Tuesday, 5 March 2024
If you wish to join a team, you can do so through your registrationlink.
Please ensure you have checked your junk/spam folder for your confirmation email (e-ticket). If you can still not locate it, you can log viaRegister Now and choose to resend your registration email.
There is a $10 admin fee to transfer your entry into someone else’s name. Please email info@solemotive.com.
RACE 1:You can register in person at the Event Village at the Zoo on Wednesday 7 February from 5pm.
RACE 2:You can register in person at the Event Village at Princes Park on Wednesday 21 February from 5pm.
RACE 3:You can register in person at the Event Village at The Tan on Wednesday 6 March from 5pm.
ON COURSE
Public and portable toilets are located at the Event Village as well as at a first aid post. Please refer to relevant distance page for drink station locations.
We strongly discourage the use of headphones on the course. If you do choose to use headphones while running, please ensure that you are still able to hear what is happening around you.
No personal support riders or bike riders within the vicinity of runners are permitted on course. It is the responsibility of each athlete while running to ensure that no bikes are on the course near the runners. Any transgression will result in disqualification from the event.
Prams are permitted in all events – please start at the back of your wave for safety reasons.
If you are running to lend a helping hand to someone who is unable to run without you, then please send an image of their companion card with your request to info@solemotive.com
All animals are strictly prohibited from entering any part of the course at any time. However, we welcome dogs on leads in the event village.
Racing Wheelchair:If you are in a racing wheelchair please contact info@solemotive.com to secure your spot. The racing wheelchair wave will start approximately 10 minutes before the official start of the event.
Non Racing Wheelchair:Sole Motive accommodates wheelchairs in our event. If you’re not a Racing Wheelchair Athlete, please start at the back of the final wave in your event.
RACE DAY
RACE 1: THE ZOO
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 BUS:Bus 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.
RACE 2: PRINCES PARK
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.
RACE 3: THE TAN
Public Tranport
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 and Birdwood Avenue. 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.
Road closures will be announced closer to the race week.
Participant Instructions will be available for download closer to the event.
Bag drop is available in the Event Village.
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.
Please note, we have cut down on single-use plastics and will not be providing plastic bags to put belongings in at the Bag Drop Marquee. Please remember to bring your own bag to the event.
RACE PACKS
You will be sent an E-ticket 1-2 weeks before the event day, or at the time of your registration, that contains your entry details and a QR code.
You will need to show this at the race bib collection area to collect your race bib (this can be printed out or on your phone). If someone else is collecting your bib, they have your e-ticket with the QR code and registration information.
You will be sent an E-ticket 1-2 weeks before the event day, or at the time of your registration, that contains your entry details and a QR code.
You will need to show this at the race bib collection area to collect your race bib (this can be printed out or on your phone). If someone else is collecting your race bib on your behalf, they will need to show a copy of your e-ticket with the QR code and registration information.
Collect race bib from Sole Motive Retail Stores:
Indvidual and 3-race pass race bibs can be collected from our Sole Motive retail stores from 30 January 2024, 12:00PM (noon) until 6 February 2024 5:00PM.
Melbourne CBD: 148 Little Collins Street
Hawthorn: 757 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Note: There is no race bib collection from the retail stores after 6 February 2024.
Race Bib Postage:
Register before 22 January to select postage.
Note: 3 Race Series - your FREE event singlet is not included in postage. You will need to collect your singlet from a Sole Motive retail store or on race day (sizes are available on a first come first served basis). Please keep you race bib for all three races.
Collect bibs at Event site:
If you don't pick up your race bib from the retail stores and you didn't select postage, you will need to pick it up from the event site on race day from 5:00PM.
RACE 1
Event Site - The Zoo, ParkvilleWednesday, 7 February 2024 from 5:00pm
RACE 2
Event Site - Princes Park, Carlton Wednesday, 21 February 2024 from 5:00pm
RACE 3
Event Site - The Tan, MelbourneWednesday, 6 March 2024 from 5:00pm
RESULTS
Yes, placegetters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time).
Medals will be presented to participants post-race. Approximately 30 mins after the winner of each distance finishes.
All runners will be timed. If you wish to receive a finishing time all participants must wear their RACE BIB. Your Race Bib contains a disposable timing chip, if you don’t wear your bib, you won’t receive an official time.
Please wear your race bib on the front of your top and ensure it is visible.
Participants who are in the Sunset Series 3 Race Pass MUST keep the same bib for all 3 races.
Unofficial results are live as you cross the finish line. Official results are available online from 10pm.
Participants who have nominated to receive SMS results and have paid an additional $2 will receive two SMS messages, one as they cross the finish line and then a second text will with their official time around midday, and finishers will receive a certificate via email.
Net time is the time the participant crosses the start line until they cross the finish line. This is how results are displayed on the website, and will be used to award aged category places.
These times are for participant information only and are not used to determine place getters. Placegetters are determined by gun time – the first three male and females across the finish line.
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