mandatory gear

MANDATORY GEAR (Applies to the 100km, 72km & 42.2km

Please ensure you have ALL THE MANDATORY GEAR of the following on your person at all times.

We will be carrying out bag checks to ensure you have the items listed and you will not be allowed on the course without these.

MANDATORY ITEMS
100KM
72KM
42KM
Minimum 2L capacity for carrying water/hydration.
Yes (Min 2L)
Teams (Min 1L each)
Yes (Min 1L)
Teams (Min 1L each)
Yes (Min 1L)
Rain Jacket: Waterproof with sealed/taped seams.Needs to be waterproof, not water RESISTANT
Yes
Yes *
Yes *
Space Blanket
Yes
Yes
No
Whistle
Yes
Yes
No
Emergency Light / Headlamp (not your mobile phone)
Yes
No
No
Spare Light (Torch) / Battery for Headlamp
Yes
No
No
Buff or Beanie
Yes
Yes *
Yes *
Waste Containment Bag/Pouch
Yes
Yes
No
Long Sleeve Thermal Top: Polypropylene wool/merino wool - not compression
Yes
Yes
No
Compression Bandage: Heavy weight crepe bandages, not loose crepe, the thin white bandages are not accepted. Min dimensions: 7.5cm wide x 2.3m long unstretched
Yes
Yes
No
Emergency Snack / Food Portion (x 2) Bring your own hydration & nutrition you have trained with that you may need on course - must be above and beyond your race nutrition requirements.
Yes
Yes
No
Mobile Phone: Must be in working order with fully charged battery and operational SIM card
Yes
Yes
No
High-Visibility Safety Vest *: Must comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4602:1999 or AS/NZS 4602:2010 or AS/NZS 4602:2011 as well as Class D/N for day and night-time wear. *Must be worn at the start, until sunrise and at dusk, or if directed by event staff/volunteers. **Vest must be worn as the outermost layer and over the top of your running pack, with your race number visible and on your front and over your vest.
Yes
No
No
Full-Fingered Lightweight Thermal Gloves: Polypropylene wool/merino wool
Yes
No
No
Ziplock Bag (for your personal rubbish)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Race Number / Bib: Must be worn on front of your clothing, clearly visible
Yes
Yes
Yes

Those items marked with a * in the table above are dependent upon weather ruling from the race organisers made the day before the specific race.