TRAINING RUNS
JOIN US ON THE TRACK!
LACE UP, LOAD UP, AND GET READY TO GO FULL FERAL!
Whether you’re dialing in your race-day strategy for the 100M, 100km, 50M, 50km, or 23km, or you just love spending weekends running gorgeous bush single-track with awesome people, our training run series is built for you.
100% FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
You do not need to be registered for the Feral Pig Ultra to join. All paces and experience levels are warmly welcomed!
FULLY SELF SUFFICIENT
Every runner must be self-supported. Carry adequate water/hydration, trail fuel, and personal gear. It is best practice to train with your required race mandatory gear (including a first aid kit and snake bandage).
THE 35KM+ RULE
For runs over 35km, you must be confident you can cover the full distance under your own power. There are no course evacuations out on these remote sections.
BUS SHUTTLES
On select point-to-point runs, the Ultra Series bus may shuttle runners from the finish point to the start line so your vehicle is waiting for you at the end. RSVPs on Facebook are essential so we can track bus capacity!
HIDDEN PIG HUNT
Keep your eyes peeled on course! Stray toy pigs left over from last year's event are hidden along the trails. Find one and bring it in to score exclusive Feral Pig merch!
TRAINING RUN DATES
SPECIAL EDITION PICKERING BROOK 10 YEAR CELEBRATION
25km Circuit
When: Sunday, 18 October @ 7:00 AM
Where: Pickering Brook General Store
Hosts: Shaun Kaesler & The Feral Crew
A one-off special group run celebrating 10 years of Feral Pig! Head back to where it all began with a 25km loop from the General Store out to the Munda Biddi.
KALAMUNDA to PHDC (Return)
18km
When: Sunday, 25 October @ 7:00 AM
Where: Jorgensen Park, Kalamunda
Hosts: Ben & Karin Ridley
Meet at PHDC at 6:30 AM to catch the Ultra Series bus over to Jorgensen Park, then run all the way back. Covers the first 18km of the 23km event and the back half of the infamous Death Loop!
BROOKTON HWY TO MT DALE (Return)
26km
When: Saturday, 12 September @ 6:30 AM (Meet 6:00 AM)
Where: Bibbulmun Track crossing, Brookton Highway
Hosts: Dave Martin & Nat Cameron
A cruisy morning covering the 50km course start line, stunning single track without brutal elevation. Arrange a car swap if you only want to run one-way to Mt Dale.
SULLIVAN ROCK TO BROOKTON HWY
32km
When: Sunday, 13 September @ 7:00 AM
Where: Sullivan Rock Rest Area
Hosts: Chelsea Toplis & Louis Midgley
Perfect daytime recon for 100M and 100km runners to see this section in full sunlight. Catch the Ultra Series bus at Brookton Hwy at 6:30 AM to ride to the start so your car is waiting at the end.
PHDC TO KALAMUNDA (Return)
35km
When: Sunday, 20 September @ 6:00 AM (Meet 5:30 AM)
Where: Perth Hills Discovery Centre (PHDC), Mundaring
Hosts: Ashley Slocum & James Sawyer
Out to Jorgensen Park in Kalamunda and straight back. Prime terrain to test your pacing and climbing legs.
MIDNIGHT NORTH BANNISTER TO SULLIVAN ROCK
41km
When: Friday night, 25 September @ 11:45 PM (Midnight Start)
Where: Sullivan Rock Carpark
Hosts: Bryan Wright & Ben Ridley
Full night-running rehearsal! Meet at Sullivans at 11:30 PM, catch the Ultra Series bus down to North Bannister, and hunt down the trails in the dark. Dial in your headlamps, night nutrition, and mindset.
MT DALE TO PHDC
~35km
When: Saturday, 3 October @ 7:00 AM
Where: Mount Dale Lookout Point
Hosts: Chelsea Toplis & Louis Midgley
Taking on the bulk of the 50km race section, rolling from the Mt Dale lookout down toward the finish area at PHDC.
PHDC to ALLEN RD BRIDGE (Return)
26km
When: Sunday, 11 October @ 6:30 AM
Where: Perth Hills Discovery Centre (PHDC), Mundaring
Hosts: Gabe Alves & Dave Martin
A fabulous Sunday morning 26km return blast checking out the Mundaring trails.
NIGHT RUN PHDC to ALLEN RD BRIDGE (Return)
26km
When: Friday, 16 October @ 7:00 PM (Meet 6:30 PM)
Where: Perth Hills Discovery Centre (PHDC), Mundaring
Hosts: Diane Breant & Kara McPheat
Headlamps on! Test out your lights and shake off the dark-trail spooks over the Allen Rd section.
100-MILER START TO SULLIVAN ROCK
41km
When: Saturday, 19 September @ 6:00 AM (Meet 5:30 AM)
Where: Albany Hwy, North Bannister (meet & park at Sullivan Rocks)
Hosts: Ashley Slocum & James Sawyer
Leave your car at Sullivan Rocks, hop on the bus down to North Bannister, and run your way back on the official 100-mile start line.