Compulsory Gear
Because of the remoteness of the trails, they are not accessible by vehicles. Therefore, a compulsory gear list is mandatory for the participation of this event.
The trails are technical, cover high altitudes and are exposed to the elements. It can turn harsh out there, real quickly.
Please study the following gear list and have it all available for registration. Weather depended gear will be made clear at registration According to the weather conditions, the organization might require additional kit and inform each participant before the opening of the race-pack collection.
Systematic and/or random checks will be carried out during the race. A penalty up to disqualification will be applied to runners who do not have all the mandatory equipment with them.
Please note: the items included in the compulsory gear checklist are the basic pieces that each trail-runner must adapt according to their own skills. In particular, you should not choose the lightest possible clothing but prefer clothing that really provides good protection in the mountains against cold, wind, and snow, and therefore better safety and performance.
Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
- Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
- Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
• with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
• Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged
• Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
• LiveRun application installed and activated.
• An external battery is highly recommended - Personal collapsible cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Minimum water supply of 1.5 liters
- Two working headlamps with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp. Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for the main torch light
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
- Whistle
- Food reserve. Recommendation of 800kcal (ex : 2 gels + 2 energy bars)
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry)
• *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber (10,000 mm). • **RET value recommended: minimum of 13.
• the jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
• the seams must be sealed. • the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted. - Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely.
- Warm Cap, bandana or Buff®
- Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (6,5 onces) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (4 onces) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
*the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, or vice versa 13. Warm gloves (preferably waterproof) 14. Waterproof overpants 15. LED, reflective vest or belt, or reflective band with at least 2 inches length 16. Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm / 40 inches x 2,5 inches) 17. Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes excluded) 18. GPS Watch with route GPX file loaded.
*Weather dependent kit will be made clear 2 day prior to Bib collection / Race Registration.
- Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
- Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
• with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
• Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged
• Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
• LiveRun application installed and activated.
• An external battery is highly recommended - Personal collapsible 15 cl/5 oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Minimum water supply of 1.5 liters
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 140 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
- Whistle
- Food reserve, recommendation: 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars)
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry)
• *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber (10,000 mm). • **RET value recommended: minimum of 13.
• the jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
• the seams must be sealed. • the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted. - Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely
- Cap, bandana or Buff®
- Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (6,5 onces) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (4 onces) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, or vice versa. 12. Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm / 40 inches x 2,5 inches) 13. Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes. 14. Headlamps for the 60km Race Only
*Weather dependent kit will be made clear 2 day prior to Bib collection / Race Registration.
- Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
- Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
• with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
• Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged
• Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
• LiveRun application installed and activated.
• An external battery is highly recommended - Personal collapsible 15 cl/5 oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 140 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
- Minimum water supply
- Whistle
- Durable water repellant (DWR protection) windproof jacket.
- Cap, bandana or Buff®
- Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes.
- Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm / 40 inches x 2,5 inches)
*Weather dependent kit will be made clear 2 day prior to Bib collection / Race Registration.
- Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race: • with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place. • Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged • Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty. • LiveRun application installed and activated.
- Personal collapsible 15 cl/5 oz minimum cup (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Minimum water supply
- Whistle
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 140 inches x 80 inches.
- Cap, bandana or Buff®
