Test yourself in our 21.1km Zebra Zoom
For more experienced runners, or for those who are ready to train hard for a half marathon, the Zebra Zoom is perfect for you.
First time half marathon runners will appreciate the relatively flat course, while half marathon veterans will be challenged to run a new PB.
The course is measured to World Athletics Standards and certified as such.
The 2024 event will be held on Sunday 25th August.
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The Zebra Zoom will start inside the Taronga Western Plains Zoo before you run out the zoo main gates into 'the wild'.
Runners travel along Obley Road (closed to traffic for the event) toward the Camp Road intersection. Runners then complete a loop of the picturesque Macquarie river circuit before re-entering the zoo.
Runners then run a complete loop of the zoo, past all the animals and finish at your starting point.
The Zebra Zoom training plans can be found here.
Your registration includes your finishers’ medal, entry to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, water bottle, medal and a free shirt for early bird registrations.
Check out this snapshot of our half and full marathon course and see why Dubbo is an awesome running destination.
Race Entry
Registrations close Friday 23 August 6.00pm. Register Now!!
Get in early for even cheaper Early Bird deals!
Full Entry Fees:
Individual 5.3 km - $35 ($25 Early Bird)
Individual 10 km - $70 ($60 Early Bird)
Individual 21.1 km - $110 PLUS A FREE $55 SHIRT for Early Birds
Individual 42.2 km - $145 PLUS A FREE $55 SHIRT for Early Bird
Discount for 4+ entries completed at one time and they don’t have to be families!
Prize money
Prize money is available for both male and female placegetters
First - $700
Second - $400
Third - $200
All event placings (except the Wallaby Wheel) are determined through gun start.
Our Zebra Zoom course record jackpot prizes are currently $200 male and $300 female.
See our Past Events page for previous records!
Marshalling Time
7.35 am - Please make sure you are near the start line. You may need to wait for the last of the Dingo Dash and Wallaby Wheel participants to cross the start line before marshalling. Follow instructions of the volunteers. Allow plenty of time to get to the zoo, and to walk to the race precinct from the parking areas located within the zoo.
Cut off to complete race is 4 hours
Toilets and stations
There will be portaloos at the marshaling area, plus the following on the zebra zoom course:
21.1 Aid Stations
4km (water and toilets)
6.5km (water and toilets)
9km (water, sports drink, GU gels, toilets)
10km (toilets)
11km (toilets)
11.5km (water)
12.5km (toilet)
13.5km (water and GU gels)
16km (water)
18.5km (water and toilets)
21.1km Recovery (Food, Drinks, Toilets, First AID)
Victory!
Course
This is the 2024 Course.
21.1 Course Description 2024
Start at start line next to Zoo playground.
Veer towards roundabout and turn left at roundabout heading towards the big Zoo entry gates.
Stay on the right hand side of the gates when exiting.
Turn right at the Marshal outside of the Zoo gates at the T intersection and head East down Obley Rd for just over 2km to the turning marshal. Stay on the RIGHT-HAND side of the road on the way down and back.
Turn right at the Dundullimal Homestead gates.
Stick to the LEFT-HAND side at all times once on the path as you head down towards the river.
Head along the path across the river and up a rise before coming to Macquarie St.
Turn left (North) on Macquarie st and stick to the left hand bicycle and foot paths.
You will cross one road and some driveways so keep an eye out for vehicles.
Once you reach about 6.4km you will turn left through gates and head down the Weir track towards the river on the dirt path.
Keep following the path along the rivers edge until you reach the Tamworth st car park. There will be an aid station here.
Run across the carpark and keep heading North around the Tracker Riley river track towards Sandy Beach and Serisia bridge. This is all dirt path and there will be two toilet opportunities and another aid station.
Keep following the path left across the low level vehicle bridge (Serisia).
At the end of the bridge veer left under the rail bridge and head along the dirt path closest to the river.
Continue along the path until you hit a concrete path and go across a carpark and under the big LHFord vehicle bridge.
Keeping the river on your left, follow the concrete path until you pass another aid station and across a yellow and green pedestrian bridge.
Cross the bridge and veer right. This path will take you all the way back to the Zoo.
When you reach the Zoo, cross at the marshal and enter the Zoo, keeping to the left of the main gate.
Stay on the left of the Zoo entry on the path.
Once through the main gates, turn left at the first zebra crossing marshal (if you get to the roundabout you have gone too far) and follow the path and then road past the cart and bike hire shed and 16km drink station.
From here follow the road (inside the Zoos external fence line) down to the marshal who will direct you across to the Zoo circuit entry.
Complete the full Zoo circuit back to the finish line.
CELEBRATE!!