12 JUNE 2022 RED HILL AUDITORIUM
EAGLE AND CHILD – EVENT BRIEF
***Red Hill Auditorium is private property – course access is only available on event day. If you’re looking to complete a virtual run or re-run the Eagle and Child course, you’ll need to access the course from John Forrest National Park***
Everything you need to have an awesome day is here! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
Welcome to the Winter Series Event #2 Eagle and Child!
You’ll be running on a trail called “Eagle View.” There’s some deviations, depending on your course, which got us musing over names (Eagle and Child is a pub in Oxford, England, where JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and others got together to muse). Which goes to show – magic things happen when you visit a Tavern! 🦅
Read on for all the essentials you need for event day!
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Parking is limited – please connect with your fellow trail runners and organise carpooling in our Perth Trail Series (social group)
What To Bring:
- Your Hydration System Your system is a handheld bottle, or waist belt, or pack that holds a minimum of 500ml. All participants (yes, every course distance) MUST present their hydration system at Check-In to receive their bib. So save a walk back to the car and make sure you have your hydration with you at Check In / Bib Collection!
What Not to Bring:
- Hiking poles – they aren’t permitted on course at our events
We Highly Recommend You:
- Get the Course Map ready for event day
- Install the Emergency+ App on your mobile phone
- Bring cash or card for pre-race coffee and post race food/drinks
- Visit the Merch tent for awesome PTS Gear – Shirts, Buffs, Hats, Race Dots and more!
If you’re feeling unwell please STAY HOME!
Don’t forget to practice 1.5m physical distancing in the Start/Finish area and while you’re out on course
We have A LOT of people out at our events so please take note of the key info and important times for your course colour to ensure a fun filled morning! To check in and collect your bib please head to the tent that matches your course colour. Remember – your bib must be worn on the front and visible at all times.
Black Course
7:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 7:50am)
8:00am Race Briefing (ALL Black Course runners must be present)
8:10am Black Course Start
10:00am Presos
Blue Course
7:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 7:50am)
8:00am Race Briefing (ALL Blue Course runners must be present)
8:25am Blue Course Start
10:00am Presos
Green Course
7:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 7:50am)
8:00am Race Briefing (ALL Green Course participants must be present)
8:35am Green Course Start
9:20am Presos
Winter Series 4 Pass Package Holders
We’re counting on you to help out the Woohoo Crew. Please wear your Winter Series PTS Wristband to every event of the Winter Series. This will be checked at Bib Collection so please ensure it’s on your wrist when collecting your bib. You’ll receive your unique finisher MegaMedal at Event #4 Truth or Consequences. Woohoo!
First Time to PTS?
To help the environment we do not use paper cups or plastic bottles at our events. You will need to use your PTS collapsible silicone cup to access water at Top Up Stops and the Start/Finish area. If it’s your first event let the PTS Crew know at Check In and Bib Collection to receive your PTS collapsible cup.
Drop Bags
There is no undercover area at Red Hill Auditorium – so please leave your drop bags in the car for this event.
We have A LOT of people out at our events so please take note of the key info and times for your course colour to ensure a fun filled morning! To check in and collect your bib please head to the tent that matches your course colour. Remember – your bib must be worn on the front and visible at all times.
Black Course
7:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 7:50am)
8:00am Race Briefing (ALL Black Course runners must be present)
8:10am Black Course Start
10:00am Presos
Blue Course
7:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 7:50am)
8:00am Race Briefing (ALL Blue Course runners must be present)
8:25am Blue Course Start
10:00am Presos
Green Course
7:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 7:50am)
8:00am Race Briefing (ALL Green Course runners must be present)
8:35am Green Course Start
9:20am Presos
Because we’re a big trail community we wait until the majority of participants finish for each course before presenting awards.
We love when you hang out and enjoy the vibe at the Finish. Relax and have a chat while you refuel with food/coffee/drinks available at the Food Trucks.
We’ll have some fun games, spot prizes and announce all the giveaways. But you’ve gotta stick around to win and cheer on your fellow trail runners!
We provide course markings the whole way to help you stay on track! Our blue flagging tape in trees and PTS arrows guide you around the course, and we expect you to follow the course markings at all times.
If you’re techy we’ve included the links for the Black / Blue / Green individual course maps. Click the orange “Eagle and Child XXX Course” title to open the RideWithGPS map. On the left hand side of the page you’ll see there’s options to Pin, Share, or More. Click the More drop down arrow, then click Export as File. Select the file format required for your watch/device and download to your device.
Don’t have anything that can read files? No worries, RideWithGPS has an app! Download the app and follow the course along on your phone as you go! Woohoo!
*Actual race day course may change – always follow course flagging on the day
Check out the Google Map below to see where the Top Up Stops are located. What’s a Top Up Stop? Exactly what the name suggests – a place to top up water, electrolytes, and fruit. Of course, all participants can access water, PTS punch, and fruit when they cross the Finish Line. Don’t forget to carry your PTS collapsible silicone cup.
Google Map
Green Course
Blue Course
Black Course
Nail The Downhills: Let’s nail the downhills by getting those legs ticking! Try and increase your cadence – do this by shortening your steps. Lean forward, rather than back. Try NOT to heel strike. Land midfoot or forefoot regardless of how you normally run. Control your speed by taking lots and lots of small steps (be light on your feet). Confidence is the key to getting down there like a pro. And don’t forget to Smile – it’s always the most important part of your form!
Some Rules To Remember
- Disqualification (DQ) if caught littering or short-cutting/cheating.
- Minimum 500mL hydration must be carried for the duration of the event and it’s a DQ if you’re caught without it. If you want to run without hydration there are great footpaths in the city 😉
- Bibs cannot be given to someone else to participate on your behalf – your bib, your identity. If you did not enter this event, you aren’t allowed to run the course on the day. This is called “ghosting” and will result in being refused entry to future PTS events.
- We highly discourage headphone use at this event – it is a risk to your safety.
- Woohoo and have fun while on course, keeping in mind that trail etiquette is key at all PTS events. Look after each other out there!
Woohoo – thanks for coming out for Eagle and Child!
Sunday arvo your results will be available here
Monday we’d love you to share your photos/videos in the Perth Trail Series (social group) You may even feature in our post race email!
Wednesday check your inbox for the Event Recap email with fun facts, photos and a prize draw!
