Equipment List

*Mandatory equipment to be carried when racing each day – per person (watch this space for updates): (TIME PENALTY OR EVEN DISQUALIFICATION WILL BE IMPOSED FOR THOSE NOT FOLLOWING MANDATORY LIST AS ITS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY).

Hydration system (min 1.5-liter capacity) Camelbak style drinking system (2 LITRE RECOMMENDED) - can be a combination of example 1 liter hydration bladder and 1 x 500ml water bottle or flask
First aid kit with basic essentials for cuts (gauze, bandages, wrapping tape (at least 24 inches length to go around leg 3x), antiseptic liquid, and pain over counter medication (example Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen) - note antiseptic should be a liquid to pour into a wound and NOT wipes as they can NOT penetrate into a wound efficiently to kill bacteria.
Rain or spray jacket (lightweight Salomon, North Face, Icebreaker recommended)
Running shoes - Trail running shoes with very good grip recommended (example - Inov-8, Salomon, North Face, Hoka, Brooks)
Food/energy bars/dried fruit/nuts etc to get you thru 4-12 hours each day (at least 250 calories carried for emergency)
1 x emergency freeze-dried meal or noodle pack that you can add hot water at a village (at least 250 calories)
1 x water purification tablet (for drinking out of river or tap if emergency) (or water purifier as the substitute)
Whistle
Compass

Recommended items: (NOT MANDATORY)

Hiking poles
Plastic map holder or ziploc to keep map dry
Sleeping bag (min 10C rating) - (Hotel has blankets so not necessary but more for hygiene reasons)
1 x headlamp with new batteries
Freeze dried food for meals in villages as hot water provided
Headlamp, flashlight or torch for the village at night
Extra batteries
Mosquito repellent
Sun cream
Energy food for you to do the race (nuts, dried fruit, peanuts, Chinese crackers, etc)
Energy bars or gels for three days
Energy powder replacement packets to add to water for your electrolytes or Nuun tablets
Salt / electrolyte tablets (BOILED WATER IS PROVIDED AT CHECKPOINTS EVERY 10KM
Hat with neck cover for running
Lubricant gel or vaseline for chafing prevention
Lightweight camera in a waterproof bag
Flip-flop sandals for after race
Blister kit
Rolling foam for sore muscles
Travel Insurance - Recommend all participants to have their own travel insurance covering personal items and hospital evacuation.