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.
The MUT Lite (10km) will need to carry their (1) Race Number, (2) Own Cup, (3) Outer Shell (jacket), (4) Own Water (5) Emergency Food, (6) Space Blanket, (7) Whistle as recommended gear.
Please study the following gear list and have it all available for registration, this applies to the MUT Challenge (25km), MUT Marathon (42km), MUT 60 (60km), MUT 100 (100km) and the MUT Miler (160km) . Weather depended gear will be made clear at registration:
GEAR | NOTES | COMPULSORY |
---|---|---|
Race Number | To always be on your outer layer visible | Yes |
Own Cup | To make use of Aid Stations | Yes |
Headlight | (60km Only) for Start & Finish | Yes |
Jacket | Waterproof with a hood and taped seems | Yes |
Long sleeve mid layer | Dependent on weather conditions | No |
Thermal Base layer | It is a winter event and will be cold | Yes |
Shoes | Trail run specific recommended | Yes |
Buff or Beanie | Yes | |
Running Pack / Race Vest / Hip belt | Hip belt must have enough space for equipment | Yes |
Hydration | Capacity of 1.5l minimum | Yes |
Food | Enough for 6 hours in the mountain and to have emergency food in tact at all times and only to be used in case of an emergency. | Yes |
Space Blanket | Emergency blanket | Yes |
Bandage / Strapping | Emergency bandage or strapping 50mm wide x 1m long minimum | Yes |
Whistle | Yes | |
Tablets & Lotions | Cramp stop, anti-inflammatory, chafe cream, sunscreen | No |