Kit Requirements
The event takes place in September in a coastal area and as such weather can be changeable so please be prepared for conditions that could range from very hot to very wet.
Compulsory equipment to be provided by participant:
- Backpack
- Running vest of choice – must be able to carry minimum of 1.5l water
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Light down or fiberfill jacket. No substitutions are acceptable (wool shirts, fleece, etc.)
- Rain poncho or waterproof jacket with hood and taped seams
- Compass
- Course Map (Supplied)
- Mobile Phone charged pre-race every day
- Signal mirror 20 cm2 (3 in2) minimum
- Whistle
- Plate, bowl, mug and cutlery
- Foil emergency/Space blanket
- Headlamps with spare batteries, each headlamp must be a minimum of 200 lumens
- Red flashing light (to be affixed to backpack for evening stage, a spare battery for this is also recommended)
- Ability to carry 1.5 liters (50 oz) of water minimum. Recommend 2 x 750ml bottles but bladders are acceptable. Please refer to Water section under Rules and Regulations for more details of water supply)
- Race Number to be fixed to front and visible at all times. Supplied
- Medical and Blister Kit sufficient for your needs for the entire event- (alcohol wipes, hypodermic needle(s), paper tape, elastic tape. You are expected to be self-sufficient
- Additional food for camp and race. (Breakfast and evening meal supplied)
- Tracker (Supplied)
Note: All equipment and clothing must be labeled with full name and/or race number.
The following equipment is strongly recommended for increasing personal comfort:
- A power bank (ca. 10,000-20,000mAh) for recharging devices
- Travel pillow or pillowcase (to stuff with clothes)
- A fresh set of running clothes for each day
- Personal washing things and towel
- Ear plugs
- Anti-chaffing / lubrication ointment
- Any luxury food items
