3 December 2023
Yanchep national park
Welcome to the Summer Series! So what’s with the name? Most people think “Stay Puffed” which is certainly not a bad idea. However, we went creatively wandering in our minds after noting that the majority of the event takes place on Ghost House Trail. 👻 And from ghosts, came Stay Puft the Marshmallow Man… and Ghostbusters!!! Keep your eyes open for some historic ghost houses on course. Read on for all the essentials you need for event day! Please connect with your fellow trail runners and organise carpooling in our Perth Trail Series (social group) Please enter ‘Chocolate Drops’ into your GPS device / Google Maps and follow the directions to find us. Yanchep National Park entry fees apply – please remember to make payment when entering the park. Like to support WA National Parks and save yourself money? RAC members can purchase a WA National Park Digital Pass (Annual – one year entry or Holiday – 4 weeks entry) for 50% off the usual cost. A great way to enjoy the trails year round! What To Bring: What Not to Bring: We Highly Recommend You: 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 6:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 6:50am) 7:00am Race Briefing (ALL Black Course runners must be present) 7:10am Black Course Start 8:45am Presos Blue Course 6:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 6:50am) 7:00am Race Briefing (ALL Blue Course runners must be present) 7:25am Blue Course Start 8:45am Presos Green Course 6:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 6:50am) 7:26am Race Briefing (ALL Green Course participants must be present) 7:35am Green Course Start 8:45am Presos Summer Series 5 Pass Package Holders First Time to PTS? Please Remove The Headphones!STAY PUFT – EVENT BRIEF
Everything you need to have an awesome day is here! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Travel north on Wanneroo Road past Yanchep Beach Road. Continue on Wanneroo Road/Indian Ocean Drive for a few hundred metres and turn left where it is signed for Yanchep National Park.
Pass the Entry Gate and you’ll see several carparks. Park in any marked bay (do not park on verges) and walk to Chocolate Drops – The Tearooms. This is where you’ll find the Start/Finish area.
We’re counting on you to help out the Woohoo Crew. You will receive a PTS Wristband at Stay Puft which you’ll need to wear for every event of the Summer Series. You’ll receive your unique finisher MegaMedal at Event #5 Swissmurdie. Woohoo!
To help the environment we do not use paper cups or plastic bottles at our events. You will use your hydration system to top up with water on course and at the finish.
We strongly encourage you to remove the headphones today. There’s a lot of other users of the trail. Removing the headphones means you are aware of your surroundings.
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
6:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 6:50am)
7:00am Race Briefing (ALL Black Course runners must be present)
7:10am Black Course Start
8:45am Presos
Blue Course
6:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 6:50am)
7:00am Race Briefing (ALL Blue Course runners must be present)
7:25am Blue Course Start
8:45am Presos
Green Course
6:00am Check-in and Bib Collection (closes at 6:50am)
7:26am Race Briefing (ALL Green Course runners must be present)
7:35am Green Course Start
8:45am Presos
Because we’re a big trail community we wait until the majority of participants to finish for each course colour 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 Chocolate Drops Tearooms.
We’ll have some fun games and spot prizes! But you’ve gotta stick around to 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. Registered participants will receive the Event Brief email (with a downloadable Course Map) the Wednesday prior to event day.
*Actual event day course may change – always follow course flagging on the day
Trail Tips
Passing Etiquette: If on single track and wanting to pass, call out to the person in front of you with something simple and succinct such as, “passing, please” or “on your left.” That person must make way for you when it is safe for them to do so. Be sure that you’re ready to pass; no one appreciates being passed only to find themselves walking on that person’s heels.
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 Stay Puft!
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 – including results and photos!
