Mandatory Gear

There will be a Mandatory Gear check for the Marathon only at Bib Collection.

Please bring all the mandatory gear required to the registration.

Note: There may be spot checks on course or at the finish line for any TWO (2) items on the mandatory gear list for any event. There will be a 30 min time penalty for missing one piece of gear, and disqualification for those runners who have neither piece of gear.

    • 2L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully chargedSmart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. 

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves(weather dependent) - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • One working torch

    • Waterproof Pants(weather dependent).

    • Thermal long pants(weather dependent) - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 250 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • 500ml capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode.

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone (recommended)

    • Snake Bite Bandage not less than 10cm x 2m (recommended). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Long sleeve thermal top (recommended). Made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).