RUN OR TREK OUR CLASSIC 70 MILE ULTRAMARATHON IN 26 HOURS

This kit list is from our 2022 event - you will be notified of any changes to this list ahead of the event you have signed up for.

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SUBJECT TO SMALL CHANGES DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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Random kit checks will be carried out on the morning of the race and at Pit Stops, if you are missing a mandatory item you will not be allowed to start or continue past the Pit Stop you have been stopped at.

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MANDATORY KIT

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• Running shoes (or walking boots). Road running shoes are sufficient if conditions have been reasonably dry. If it has been wet we recommend shoes with some grip.

• Hydration bladder and/or water bottle – minimum 2 Litres capacity. BUY HERE

• Basic First Aid Kit (BUY HERE) containing at least: a triangular or conformable roller bandage, assorted adhesive dressings including at least one 100mm x 100mm, Separate sterile absorbent material (e.g. gauze or gauze bandage), paracetamol / pain killer.

• Spare Food minimum of 100kcals of nutrition to be always carried

• Water/Fluids – participants may not leave a pit stop carrying less than 1000ml (this may be increased if the forecast is hot and dry)

• Full waterproof body cover – i.e. long sleeve jacket or top & full-length trousers. Both must be waterproof & have TAPED SEAMS as a minimum standard. BUY HERE

• Survival bag (NOT a blanket) BUY ONE HERE

• Whistle BUY ONE HERE

• Reusable Cup suitable for Hot Drinks – Must be rigid enough to support itself when full please!

• Insulated jacket/layer*

• Additional full length leg cover (in addition to your waterproofs)

• Hat/rat rag/buff & gloves

• Fully charged mobile phone

• Money (min £10)

• GPS Tracker (supplied)

• Event Day Information Card (supplied) – This card includes Pit Stop & Checkpoint locations, cut off times, event day Race Team & Medical Contact Numbers as well as the Incident Protocol which you follow if you need assistance on event day.

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You must carry the following items ahead of your departure from The Sill Pit Stop: 

• Headtorch

• Rear red light, or reflective patch (min 10cm x 2cm or equivalent area).

• Spare headtorch batteries or back-up light source

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*In upgrading the mandatory kit list from a thermal layer to an insulated jacket/layer we are attempting to address the recurring issue of the many people who would be very likely to finish if they were able to stay warmer during the night.  These runners have generally slowed down during the night and then succumb to the cold without the necessary kit to keep themselves warm. Whilst many people achieve The Wall in their predicted time and pace there are many who for lots of reasons their day hasn’t gone to plan and are behind their schedule. Capable of finishing but slower than expected, which leads to being colder than expected or has been experienced before. We want as many runners as possible to complete The Wall and making decisions to enable as many runners to do so is what we’re about. It is important to note that although the event is in mid June and daytime temperatures may be well into the 20’s or higher it is the relative cold feeling of an 8 or 9 degree night time temperature that creates the problem not the absolute temperature in isolation. Ensuring that everyone has a proper insulation layer from the start is what we believe is required to allow the greatest number of runners to get to the finish. This is not an additional item, but an upgrade from the thermal layer.

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You will need to show your insulation layer at kit check before registering. This needs to be a long sleeve (ideally) mid layer and not just a thin long sleeve tee. Think about the correct item to keep you warm when moving slowly at walking pace not your normal running pace. 

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What will we accept:

• An insulated jacket – synthetic or down

• An insulated Gilet – synthetic or down

• Long sleeve mid layer – fleece or similar: 175gsm weight fabric or greater.

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What we won’t accept:

• A cotton tee – long or short sleeve

• A tech tee – long or short sleeve. The Rat Race Lundavra top is an example of a long sleeve lightweight running top and is NOT a thermal layer.

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RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL KIT:

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• Small Rucksack or BumBag – BUY HERE

• Headgear (sun, wind and rain)

• Additional upper & lower body thermal layer

• Sunscreen (hopefully)

• Sunglasses

• Blister treatment kit

• Some form of identification

• Anti-chafe lubricant (such as Vaseline)

• Spare socks

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IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES FOR THE EVENT THIS WILL BE COMMUNICATED IN THE PRE-EVENT DOCUMENTATION

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Carrying this kit is a requirement of the Event and forms part of our planning in ensuring reasonable measures are put in place to keep you safe should anything go wrong during this adventurous endeavour. We ask you not to take short cuts or ‘second guess’ our advice. For instance, the carrying of waterproofs is required even if rain is not forecast as a means to prevent cooling down too fast if you get injured in a location that is very exposed to wind – remember you may be very tired and sweaty, and who says the forecast is always right?

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The emergency kit is important for several reasons:

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1. It helps you to help yourself should you have a problem.

2. We are in this together and you may need to assist others if they have a problem.

3. In the case of an incident our Race Control and Medical teams will make decisions based on the knowledge that you all have this equipment.

4. Carrying the kit is a requirement for everyone and hence provides an equal and fair challenge.

5. It is part of our risk assessment process that is shared with insurers. Your insurance may be invalid if you do not follow our advice.

6. If your lack of kit preparation contributes to making an incident more serious, then you may be avoidably drawing resources from our medical team and the emergency services at the expense of others.

7. Without the kit you will be unable to complete registration. If during the race you are not carrying the mandatory kit then you will be disqualified and deemed to have not completed the challenge.

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