GET What You Need!
Keep it simple. This is not intended to be an expensive adventure.
*indicates gear provided by race organizers
Mandatory Individual gear (to be carried the entire race)
Team mandatory gear (to be carried the entire race)
Mandatory bike gear (required for bike sections only EXCEPT bike helmet which is to be worn the entire race)
Mandatory paddle gear (Provided by Race Organizers (In Case We Paddle!))
Recommended gear (NOT mandatory)
Prohibited Equipment (Not Allowed)
*indicates gear provided by race organizers
Mandatory Individual gear (to be carried the entire race)
- *Race (Bib) number
- Drivers license or other picture ID
- Backpack (We will also provide one)
- Container(s) for water minimum 1 liters (There will be water stations)
- Knife w/locking blade 1” min
- Whistle
- Space Blanket (Don't spend $10)
- Eye protection (sunglasses)
Team mandatory gear (to be carried the entire race)
- *Race Passport
- *Race Map(s)
- 10 feet of duct tape
- Orienteering compass (a standard, simple compass will do)
- Pen or pencil
- Waterproof map case or Ziploc bag (we recommend 2-3 Ziplocs)
- Cell phone (fully charged)
- Simple first aid kit: sample contents - safety pins, (1) moleskin (blister pad) 4-6” square, gauze pads (2” square min), Ace bandage wrap (at least 2’ long), anti-histamine pills (like Benadryl), anti-inflammatory pills (ibuprofen)
Mandatory bike gear (required for bike sections only EXCEPT bike helmet which is to be worn the entire race)
- Bike helmet with chinstrap
- Mountain Bike, YES you must use your own (or borrowed) mountain bike or bike outfitted with tires suitable for off-road cycling (no cycle cross bikes)
- Extra bike tube (individual gear)
- Simple pump and tire lever (or CO2 cartridges) (team gear)
Mandatory paddle gear (Provided by Race Organizers (In Case We Paddle!))
- *Canoe
- *Personal Floatation Device (to be worn the entire paddle section)
- *Paddle
Recommended gear (NOT mandatory)
- Long sleeve rain jacket/wind jacket
- Extra clothing (socks, dry shirt)
- Sunscreen
- Cash to purchase food/water during race
- Extra pen, pencils, highlighters for map work
- Long pants or tights
- Bug spray (Really. Douse yourself.)
- Disposable camera
Prohibited Equipment (Not Allowed)
- GPS
- Headphones or Radio
- Weapons (well... other than knife)
- Any non-authorized mode of transportation not specifically approved by race staff (including use of elevators, escalators, etc)
