Travel
Driving
Please note the Walyunga National Park gates close at 5:30pm so if you don't get back in time your car will be locked in the park over night. You can park at the front gate and walk to the start. Please note this is 2.5km downhill. If you do choose to walk down use the parallel gravel fire track so we recommend that you wear your Hi Vis vest and headlamp.
Bus
We have a charter bus to the start lines on race morning. To give you 45 min pre race the buses will be departing:
- 65km 4:40am to Walyunga National Park, Boongarup Pool.
- 40km 6:00am to Walyunga Scenic Lookout, Ewing rd, Brigadoon.
- 28km 9:15am to Copley-Dale rd, Gidgegannup
Please note the bus will not wait for late comers.
Additional buses will run from Cobbler Pool back to Perth after race presentations. Departing approximately ~5:30pm and ~8:30pm
Please note you need to select that you are catching the bus A.) too the start B.) from the finish and pay the associated additional fee. You can purchase the tickets during the registration process or at the online shop.
Car Pooling
We encourage carpooling, you might be able to arrange this via the Team Transcend Private Facebook group
Train
You can catch the train from Toodyay to Midland or Perth, check website to confirm the below times as they are subject to change:
- Prospector Saturday Midland 7:27am - Toodyay 8:30am
- Prospector Sunday Toodyay 7:28pm - Midland 8:20pm
- Avon Link Monday Toodyay 6:50am - Midland 7:50am
- Merriden Link Monday Toodyay 3:06pm - Midland 4:00pm
Please note the train station is 17km from the event finish line. Unfortunately, the train passes less than 1km from the finish line but won't stop there...
We do love that you have the opportunity to take the train back through the valley you have just ran through. It is also a great way to save carbon emissions.
Swan Valley
Quest Apartments
ccca 7The Midland hotel is in very close promximity to the Midland train line and shopping centre. They boast 102 1-2 bedroom apartments. They are offering a 15% discount (USE CODE: TRANSCEND) on the Best Available Rate, that is bookable from 24/11/25 - 22/8/26 and applicable for stays from 1/6/26 - 31/12/26.
- Complimentary WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Alfresco BBQ area
- Common laundry facilities
- Vending machine
- Interconnecting rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
- 24hour on-site management
- Limited onsite car parking *subject to availability* charges apply
- Car parking options nearby *subject to availability* charges apply
- 7 accessible rooms
The Vines Resort - Novotel
- 103 rooms ranging from resort style to deluxe spa suites and executive suites. There are also 53, 2-3 bedroom villas.
- Restaurants
- International Standard 18 hole Golf Course
- Driving Range
- Mini Golf
- Day Spa & Massage
- Hair Salon
- Float
- 25m Pool & Spa
- Tennis & Squash Courts
- Gym
The Colony - Mandoon Estate
- 32 Luxury Rooms
- Overlook a vineyard planted in 1895
- Wild Swan fine dining
- Homestead Brewery
- The Llawn, original homestead of John Septimus Roe
Toodyay
At our finish line this year we will have Glamping options
Tents for 2-4 people featuring:
- Foam mattress (singles available up to 4x)
- Quilt and pillows
- Extra Blanket
- Chairs
- Lantern
- 4.5-5.5m Bell tent
Please note: We have heated showers onsite.
In close proximity to the finish line:
Heavenly Waters - A deluxe glamping experience on Cobbler Pool Rd.
Checkout the Toodyay Tourist Information Centre's Accommodation Page for lots more options in town or in close proximity.