Essential Items

  • Waterproof jacket with hood – not a bin bag or fashion jacket, but one suitable for trail running and walking. It needs to have a waterproof membrane and taped seams.
  • Trail running shoes with good grip and ankle support.
  • Waterproof trousers – suitable for mountain running – midweight, rather than skinny ‘race weight. Knee length zips are recommended to aid rapid deployment
  • Full Leg Cover (worn or carried) – Additional to your waterproof trousers
  • Insulated layer – fleece / lightweight running jacket
  • Long sleeve top – In addition to any top you may be wearing
  • Hat (not a buff) and gloves (Wind & Waterproof over mitts are highly recommended)
  • Route Map available to download from the website nearer to race day
  • MUG – a device that can take at least 200ml of hot water and not fall apart or damage the user. And can be used for hygienically drinking from (so you can’t use your shoe!)
  • A soft / flexible / foldable cups
  • Compass (Not a phone or watch version) & Whistle
  • Bivy bag (not a foil blanket)
  • Mobile phone. If you are using your mobile phone for navigation you will need to a) bring another phone for use in emergencies or b) bring a fully charged battery pack to recharge your phone if needed in an emergency
  • Whistle