Mandatory Gear

Mandatory gear checks will be performed at Registration for your event for the 100k and the SkyMarathon ONLY!

Please, if you are running the 100k or 42k bring all the mandatory gear required to the registration.

Note: There will be spot checks on course or at the finish line for any ONE item on the mandatory gear list for any event. There will be a 30 min time penalty for missing one piece of gear.

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

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank or have a system to charge your phone at aid stations.

    • 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.

    • Two (2) working torches - one with spare batteries.

    • 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 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler (recommended if warm). There will be ice at all aid stations. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

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

    • 1.5L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank or have a system to charge your phone at aid stations.

    • 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 Pants (weather dependent).

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

    • Additional Warm Layer (recommended if cold at start) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler (recommended if warm). There will be ice at all aid stations. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

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

    • 1L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank or have a system to charge your phone at aid stations.

    • 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 (weather dependent) - 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 (weather dependent, only if cold forecast) - 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.

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler (recommended if warm). There will be ice at all aid stations. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

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

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

    • A working torch - headtorch or any torch that is separate to your watch or phone.

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank or have a system to charge your phone at aid stations.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood (weather dependent) - 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.

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

  • Team Relay members can relay the mandatory gear from runner to runner.

    • 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. Also recommended you carry a power bank or have a system to charge your phone at aid stations.

    • 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.

    • Two (2) working torches - one with spare batteries (only Leg 4 runners)

    • 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 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler(recommended if warm). There will be ice at all aid stations. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

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