EVENT BRIEF - EVENT 2
WaLLYGRUNTA
2 January 2022 Walyunga National Park
WALLYGRUNTA – EVENT BRIEF
Everything you need to have an awesome day is here! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
The word Walyunga translates to “Happy Place” and in “Where’s Wally” he’s always searching for that happy place. We reckon, joining a couple hundred like-minded, nature-loving runners on the trails is just that – our “Happy Place”. Throw in a fun theme, striped shirt, and there’s really no excuse not to smile or have an awesome morning!
Read on for all the essentials you need for event day! Parking is limited – please connect with your fellow trail runners and organise carpooling in our Perth Trail Series (social group)
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Please plan to arrive earlier than you normally would.
From Perth, travel out to the Great Northern Highway, turning onto Walyunga Road, where it is signed for the National Park. Pass the Entry Gate and continue to one of the two car parks. This is Walyunga Pool Carpark.
***IMPORTANT*** Be mindful when using GPS Maps. Great Northern Highway/Walyunga Road entry is the ONLY entry point for the event and we’ll be waiting for you at Walyunga Pool Carpark.
What To Bring:
- Your Hydration System Your system is a handheld bottle, or waist belt, or pack that holds a minimum of 500ml. All partipants (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
- Your dog Dogs are not permitted at the Start/Finish area, or anywhere along the course. It’s a National Park. Please leave them at home
We Highly Recommend You:
- Get the Course Map ready for event day
- Install the Emergency+ App on your mobile phone
- Bring cash for pre-race coffee and post race food/drinks. It’s cash only this event.
- Visit the Merch tent for awesome PTS Gear – Shirts, Buffs, Hats, Race Dots and more!
Current WA Government Covid-19 Public Health Measures From 6:00pm Thursday 23 December 2021 until 6:00am Tuesday 4 January 2022, public health and social measures are in effect for the Perth and Peel region. It is recommended you wear a mask outdoors where physical distancing is not possible. Masks are not required when undertaking vigorous exercise.
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
Anyone who is not registered participant (i.e. spectators) who attends the event will need to check in using the SafeWA app. The Perth Trail Series SafeWA QR Code and Manual Contact Register will be located at the Merch (Orange) Tent
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
9:00am 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
9:00am 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
8:20am Presos
Summer Series 5 Pass Package Holders
We’re counting on you to help out the Woohoo Crew. Please wear you PTS Wristband to Wallygrunta and every event of the Summer Series. You’ll receive your unique finisher MegaMedal at Event #5 Swissmurdie. 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.
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
9:00am 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
9:00am 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
8:20am 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 coffee, food and 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 Course Name (top left) 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
Trail Tips
Run the Sun, Walk the Shade: When it starts heating up, you may find yourself on an exposed bit of trail. Run this bit, and then to recover, walk the shade!
The Hills Are Upon Us: Shorten your stride for the climbs and keep those arms active. Use them as swinging levers to help you up the hill, not as dangling dead weights. When passing on narrow sections, be sure to call out to the person in front “On your right!” or similar. The person in front should move over when/if it’s safe, but should never have to launch themselves into the bushes to get out of someones way.
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 Wallygrunta!
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 Race Recap with fun facts, photos and a prize draw!
