7 January 2024
Walyunga National Park
WALLYGRUNTA – EVENT BRIEF
Everything you need to have an awesome day is here! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
Welcome to the Summer Series Event #2 Wallygrunta!
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!
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Please connect with your fellow trail runners and organise carpooling in our Perth Trail Series (social group)
Please enter ‘Walyunga Pool Carpark‘ into your GPS device / Google Maps and follow the directions to find us.
Travel on Great Northern Highway, turning onto Walyunga Road, where it is signed for the National Park. *IMPORTANT* Be mindful when using GPS device / Google Maps. The Great Northern Highway/Walyunga Road entry is the ONLY entry point for into the National Park for our event. We’ll be waiting for you at Walyunga Pool Carpark.
Walyunga National Park entry fees apply – please remember to make payment when entering the park. Pass the Entry Gate and continue to the two car parks. Walyunga Pool Carpark is where you’ll find the Start/Finish area.
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:
- 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 Summer Series 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:
- View the Course Map before 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/Visors, Race Dots and more!
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
8:30am 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
8:300am 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
8:30am Presos
Summer Series 5 Pass Package Holders
We’re counting on you to help out the Woohoo Crew. Please wear your PTS Wristband to 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
8:30am 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
8:30am 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
8:30am 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 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 race day course may change – always follow course flagging on the day
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 Event Recap – including results and photos!
