Some of the kit listed is to help you have a safe experience and have the best chance of finishing the ultramarathon. Some of this kit is to ensure that if you are unable to continue without our assistance then we can be confident of you having the level of equipment required to keep you as comfortable as possible whilst you wait for that assistance. Spot checks are carried out throughout the event and you will not be able to continue if you are found not to be carrying the requisite items.

MANDATORY KIT

• Small Rucksack, Bum Bag or Ultra-Running Pocket Vest or other appropriate method of carrying your kit. BUY HERE

• Runner number: in your adventure pack

• Satellite Tracker: given to you at tracker collection. This should be put in the lid/outer pocket of your rucksack. Remember this must be returned at the end of the event.

• Running Shoes:  We recommend road or light trail shoes for the whole course and a pair that you know are comfortable and you've worn in. 

• Hydration Bladder or Bottle(s) with a minimum of 2 litre capacity. BUY HERE

• Food – Min 400kcal (about 4 gels): Always plan to have excess. This is a MINIMUM and our meaning here is that you have this fuel on you as a minimum AT ALL TIMES. I.e. You always have 4 gels (or equivalent) as Emergency Supplies. Please take enough food to be out in the hills, possibly in poor conditions, for up to 8 hours. Ensure you have enough salt and calories in your food. 

• Waterproof Jacket with TAPED or WELDED SEAMS as a minimum standard. BUY HERE

• Waterproof Trousers with TAPED or WELDED SEAMS as a minimum standard. BUY HERE (see photograph)

• Hat suitable to the conditions (a Rat Rag is OK). BUY HERE

• Gloves (lightweight running gloves are OK). BUY HERE

• Bivvi Bag (NOT a blanket): Essential for unplanned stops. BUY ONE HERE

• Basic First Aid Kit  containing at least:
  – A conformable roller bandage.
  – Assorted adhesive dressings.
  – Separate sterile absorbent material
  (e.g. gauze or gauze bandage) suitable for compressing bleeding wounds

• Whistle: Effective for getting attention in an emergency. BUY ONE HERE

• Fully charged Mobile Phone with protection from water

• Full leg cover: Running tights are a good lightweight option – it’s the unplanned stops that you might need them for. This is additional to the waterproof Trousers

• Additional upper body thermal layer: an insulated jacket, baselayer or fleece are all good options – again for the unplanned stops. This is additional to the waterproof Jacket.

• GPS Tracker (supplied)

• Hand Sanitiser

• Reusable cup suitable for hot drinks. BUY ONE HERE

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL KIT:

• A quality roll top type rucksack/bag liner is good for keeping your kit dry. BUY ONE HERE

• Technical Tee and/or a quality base layer.

• In foul weather, taking additional gloves, socks and a hat can be a help.

• Sun screen and sun glasses.

• Blister treatment kit.

• Some form of identification.

Rat Race require you to be over 18 on the day of Registration for this adventure.

If you find yourself unable to join us on the start line of this event, you are able to transfer your entry into an event credit voucher once for use on a new entry into an event of your choice. Transfers must be requested within the qualifying transfer window to be accepted and processed. Credit vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Credit vouchers are exempt from the transfer process. To find out more information and how to submit a request, view of full transfer policy HERE 

You can view our current volunteer positions for the Ultra Tour of Edinburgh here. 

You are very welcome to fundraise for any charity close to your heart while taking part in the event. Please note, however, that our Charity Refund Offer applies exclusively to participants fundraising for Children with Cancer UK.

Click 'Enter' and sign into your Rat Race account and follow the sign up procedure. If you need any assistance please drop the customer service team an email on events@ratrace.com

Add Refund Protect to your booking during purchase and receive a full refund of your entry fee if you are unable to attend the event due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. PLEASE NOTE this protection is with our 3rd party partner Refund Protect and NOT Rat Race. In the event you make a refund application this is administered by the Refund Protect customer service team, Rat Race are not privy to the application and cannot intervene on your behalf to influence the outcome determined by their team.

To add Refund Protect (administered by a 3rd party) to your Rat Race booking simply select this option when presented during the entry process. Refund Protect cannot be added retrospectively. Rat Race will then send you name and booking details to Refund Protect in order to protect your transaction with them. If you opt to pay in instalments and transfer your entry before the entry cost is full paid you will be liable to ensure the cost of Refund Protect has been fully covered. This total amount will be deducted from any Rat Race credit due through the transfer process or you will be invoiced by Rat Race for the outstanding amount as Rat Race have paid this on your behalf to Refund Protect at point of entry. 

The Pit Stops are the points where you can grab a snack, interact with the Rat Race team and also your own supporters if you have them. Our Pit Stops have a few staples that you'll see at all stations and also some which are bespoke to that Pit Stop location.​Standard provisions include:

• Water

• Juice

• Sweet snacks

• Salty snacks

• Fruit

• Toilets

• Medical team

Our Pit Stops are well stocked but they do not contain any sports nutrition products as we know you will have your own that you have trained with. The last thing you want to do in an ultra is try an untested gel and suffer the consequences! You should plan to bring your own supplements and be self contained when it comes to gels/electrolyte tablets.​