MANDATory Gear

You find below two (2) MANDATORY GEAR LISTS for each event. On the Wednesday prior to race day, you will be informed of the list required for race day. In short; if fine weather is forecast we will reduce the load slightly!

GEAR CHECK PROCEDURE & PENALTIES

Gear checks will be conducted randomly throughout the day. These items are there for your safety and protection, are part of our insurance requirements and, in fairness to you all competitors, are to be enforced to keep the playing field level.

There are NO pre-event gear checks. On race day we will have some sheriffs operating. They have the power to request a gear item from the mandatory list. If you do not have THAT item your time will be automatically docked 30 minutes on your result. Upon not being able to show that item; you will be asked to show all the remaining mandatory gear requirements. Should any other item be missing, you will be marked as a DNF, and will NOT receive the finishers medal or gift and will not be able to enter ANY ‘Trail Trips and Events branded race for the 2024 calendar year. A ‘SHERRIF’ has the right to ask on the bus, pre start, at any check or water point.

The medal table at the finish will also be asking for one item to be displayed at the finish also – the same rules as above apply. Items requested will be rotated throughout the day.

MAPPING - NEW MAPPING APP PARTNER TBA

• A new mapping app will be appointed shortly. A copy of the map is part of the mandatory gear; it could be on your smartwatch, on the app on your phone or a hard copy!

• A GPX file on your watch will also suffice. Find links to the GPX files below:

MANDATory Gear Check

There will be no pre-race day gear checks. A crack team of enforcers will conduct random gears on race day itself; requesting to see one (or more) of the items on the list.

Failure to show the item is being carried on your person will result in disqualification. Checks may be conducted pre-run (on the bus or at start line), during the race or at the finish line (be long way to go only to be disqualified).

Gear must meet the minimum specs noted on the list or for clothing; below:

• Thermal - Long-sleeve thermal top (polypro, wool or similar - cotton, lycra, "compression" garments are not OK)

• Jacket - your jacket must be seam sealed. Not sure what a seam-sealed jacket is? Read this!

NEED GEAR?

Wild Earth are our long-time event partners and will be able to assist you with any gear enquiries and purchases. As a competitor you can use the will be eligible to a 10% discount; please use the code (provided in event documentation) to receive your discount!