Trail Etiquette When Encountering Other Park Users: This is a very popular and highly visited park – please be mindful of other park users. Most people are there to hang out and appreciate nature, just like us!

When running on the bridge – please be mindful of others. We don’t own the bridge and can’t expect/charge at people to get out of the way. Politely pass and say hello. To make sure you’re aware of others please no headphones from the Start Line to when you’re off the bridge, and from the bridge until the Finish Gantry. 

Yield to horses on the shared use trail in the first/last 2km of the course. Make eye contact with the rider and talk softly so the horse knows you’re human. Ask the rider if you should walk, or if they would like to pass.

Black Course and Blue Course runners may meet up at the Jumbuck hill single track – slower runners please move to the side to let faster runners pass. 

Drop Down Option: If you are running the Black course, and you’d like to drop down to the Blue course, this is ok! Yes, it is! We even encourage it – PTS events are all about having FUN! You’ll simply follow the Blue Arrow at the course intersection. If you’re with the Sweep, just let them know, “I’m dropping down!”

We base our times around a 10min pace. We know it can take longer on steep bits! But don’t worry – you don’t have to stare at your watch (or be stressed out) during your run. If you find you’re walking more than you’re running, drop down and truly enjoy your time on course! At key intersections a Woohoo Crew member (our awesome vollies) may direct you to follow the path of Blue arrows. If this happens, say thank you! The Woohoo Crew are following instructions and excited to encourage you along the trails!

If you are running the Blue Course, and you’d like to drop down to Green, this is ok too! All of our courses are designed in a way that you can Drop Down.

If you drop down, please remember to follow the correct course markings back to the finish – and let our Timing Crew know (located at the Orange Tent next to the Finish Line Gantry).

Some Rules To Remember

1. Disqualification (DQ) if caught littering or short-cutting/cheating.
2. 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 😉
3. 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.
4. We highly discourage headphone use at this event – it is a risk to your safety.
5. 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!