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 2025 event will be held on Sunday 7th September.
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The Zebra Zoom will start and finish at Ollie Robbins oval (Behind Coles).
Runners will run anti-clockwise around the Macquarie River before running through the main Zoo gates and into the ‘Wild’. No more Obley Road running! Once you leave the Zoo you will hit the Tracker Riley path again to complete a loop of the picturesque Macquarie River back to the finish line.
The Zebra Zoom training plans can be found here.
Your registration includes your finishers’ medal, recovery area with giveaways, water bottle, awesome aid stations, medal and a free technical running shirt for early bird registrations.
Jane Fardell Perpetual Award
The Jane Fardell Perpetual Award is for the female winner of the under 19 category in the Zebra Zoom Half marathon.
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 5th September 6.00pm. Register Now!!
Get in by 30th June for even cheaper Early Bird deals!
Full Entry Fees:
Individual 5 km - $30 ($30 Early Bird)
Individual 10 km - $55 ($45 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 $600 male and $600 female. Break a record and take home the $$
See our Past Events page for previous records!
Marshalling Time
6.45 am for a 7.00 am start. Please make sure you are near the start line. Follow instructions of the volunteers. Allow plenty of time to get to the race precinct, and to walk from the parking areas located along Bligh St.
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 2025 Course.
21.1 Course Description 2025
Start at the start line at Ollie Robbins Oval.
Head north towards the Serisier Bridge which is a low level bridge.
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 LHFord vehicle bridge.
Once you have gone under the LH Ford Bridge you will turn hard right and follow the footpath upto the LH Ford Bridge. Don’t worry, there will be Marshals to guide you.
Keeping to your left, you will head along the LH Ford Bridge until you get to the eastern side of the Bridge.
Once you are off the bridge you will turn right onto the footpath and head along Macquarie Street keeping to the left hand side of the path.
You will keep to the left of the footpath a short way until you come across the turn around point and Marshal.
Once you go around the turn around point head back towards the LH Ford Bridge.
Turn left and head back across the LH Ford Bridge keeping to your left.
Once you are on the western side of the Bridge you will do a sharp left turn and head back down the path.
Keeping the river on your left, follow the concrete path until you pass another aid station and across a yellow and green small pedestrian bridge.
As you cross the bridge you will veer right. This path will take you to Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
When you reach the zoo, you will cross the road at the Marshal’s and Traffic Control and enter the zoo, keeping to the left or right (ASK TIM) of the main gate.
Stay on the left of the zoo entry on the path.
Once through the main gates you will come to roundabout and take the second exit, we will have signs and Volunteers to guide you.
Complete the full Zoo circuit anti-clockwise then head towards the zoo exit on the right hand side on the path to the Marshal who will direct you back across the road onto the concrete path.
Turn right at the Marshal and head south down Obley Rd until you come across an aid station.
Turn left at the Marhsal at the Dundullimal Homestead gates. Follow the bitumen path. You will see a toilet on your left hand side a very short way in so keep an eye out.
Always stay to the LEFT-HAND side on the bitumen path as you head down towards the river.
Head along the path across the Shibble Bridge and up a rise before coming to Macquarie Street.
Turn left (north) on Macquarie Street and stick to the left bicycle and footpaths.
You will cross one road and some driveways, so keep an eye out for vehicles.
You will spot our Marshal’s who will point you left through gates where you will head down onto the weir track towards the river on a dirt path.
Keep following the path along the river’s edge until you reach the Tamworth Street carpark. There will be an aid station here.
Run across the carpark and keep heading north around the Tracker Riley river track towards Sandy Beach. There will be two toilet opportunities and another aid station.
CELEBRATE!!
