Qi Gong – EVENT BRIEF - 6 Dec 2026
Welcome to the Summer Series! Everything you need for an awesome day is here! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Qi Gong. Qi (or Chi, but pronounced Chee, regardless) is Chinese for energy or life force. Gong = Work. Qi Gong is a method of aligning breath and movement – the practice of Tai Chi is one example. Uniting your breath and movement in trail running may be another!
Read on for all your event day essentials!
PS – If we haven’t met before, I’m Melina.
Welcome to the trails 🧡 Your next adventure starts with a step and I’ll run it with you 🥳
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DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Please connect with your fellow trail runners and organise carpooling in our Perth Trail Series (social group).
Directions to Event
Please enter ‘Wungong Dam 218 Admiral Road Bedfordale WA 6112’ into your GPS device / Google Maps and follow the directions to find us.
From Perth, travel southeast on Albany Highway past Armadale, turning right (south) onto Admiral Road, where it is signed. Follow Admiral Road all the way down to the white park gate where you’ll see the Start/Finish area.
Parks Pass
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!
VIDEO TIP: RACE DAY IS BUSY - LOOK FOR THE CREW
Race day can get busy with the whole Perth trail community out for adventure. If you need help or guidance there is always someone close by to help. Look for the Woohoo Crew.
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 Summer Series events.
Dogs
Due to Park rules, dogs are not permitted at the Start/Finish area or on the course. We kindly ask that you leave your dogs at home.
We Highly Recommend You
View the Course Map before 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/Visors, Race Dots and more!
VIDEO TIP:
YOU NEED WATER
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!
Collecting Your Bib on Race Day
We have a LOT of people out at our events. 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. You MUST present your hydration system at Check-In to receive a Race Bib.
VIDEO TIP: How to put on your race belt
You will be provided with a race belt and number at registration on race day. Here’s how to put it on. At the end of the race, our crew will unclip and remove the belt for you.
VIDEO TIP: GET DECKED OUT IN PTS GEAR ON RACE DAY
Visit the Merch tent for awesome PTS Shirts, Buffs, Hats/Visors, and more!
Check In & Race 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)
7:00am Race Briefing (ALL Green Course runners must be present)
7:35am Green Course Start
8:45am Presos
Summer Series
First Time to PTS?
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.
You can also purchase a collapsible cup at the Merch tent! These cups are the best!
Please Remove Headphones
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.
Remember – your bib must be worn on the front and visible at all times
Post Race Presentations
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 finish.
We’ll have some fun games, podium presentations and spot prizes! But you’ve gotta stick around to collect* and cheer on your fellow trail runners.
*Please understand, we cannot post any prizes not collected.
VIDEO TIP: Course MARKINGS
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.
We flag it. We pre-check it. We give you the map. The rest is up to you!
Trail running comes with surprises, so we expect runners to come prepared. Please read through the Event Brief, review your course map, listen carefully to the Race Brief on race morning and make sure you have everything you need for your run, including enough fuel and hydration.
One of our runners shared a great reminder:
“It’s highlighted a really important lesson to me, to always go on trails over prepared & never skimp on fuel. Adventures = surprises.”
We couldn’t agree more. Come prepared, look after yourself and look after your fellow runners out there!
*Actual event day course may change – always follow course flagging on the day.
Trail Tips
Getting Trail Ready
Run the Sun, Walk the Shade!
When it starts heating up, you may find yourself on an exposed bit of trail. Run this bit, then recover by walking the shade!
The Hills Are Upon Us!
Shorten your stride and use your arms to help drive you uphill. Don’t feel like you have to run every climb either. Power walk the tough ones and save your energy!
On the way down, shorten your steps, stay light on your feet and lean forward rather than back. Take lots of small steps to control your speed, and don’t forget to smile! 😊
Passing Etiquette: When passing on narrow sections, call out to the person in front, “On your right!” or similar. Be also mindful when the courses rejoin. If you’re keen to pass, simply call out, “On your left,” and pass when it’s safe.
Get Your Rest: The most important thing you can do in the days leading up to your race is get enough sleep. A good night’s rest will help you feel fresh, energised and ready to enjoy your time on the trails!
Carpooling: One of the best things about these events is the community of runners! You guys! Woohoo!
A great way to get to know each other better is to rideshare. It’s good for the environment, plus you’ve got extra motivation not to sleep in!
Some Rules to Remember
Disqualification (DQ)
If caught littering or short-cutting/cheating, Disqualification (DQ) applies.
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 as it is a risk to your safety.
Finding the course tougher than expected? You can drop down to an easier course. PTS events are all about having FUN!
Simply follow the course markings for the easier course and let the Sweep know. When you finish, let our Timing Crew know too.
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!
Support station
For All Courses
Water refill stations will be available for participants on course and at the finish line. Please carry your own hydration system so you can refill along the way.
Approximate Aid Station locations:
- Green: ~2.7km
- Blue: ~6.3km
- Black: ~6.3km and ~13.1km
These stations are stocked with water, ginger beer, Coke, bananas, jellybeans and chips (plain and salt & vinegar).
Post Race Results & Photos
Woohoo – thanks for coming out! 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!
