217km-160km-100km-PACERS Mandatory Gear List

                                                      

You are not required to carry all your mandatory gear with you, but it is mandatory that you have it available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.

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 Mandatory Gear you must carry at all times.

• Mobile Phone (for photos and to call us if you need us)

• Whistle

• Water Bottles or Bladders (capacity to carry 2 Litres of water)

• Compression Bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched).

NOTE:2025 We are changing over to SNAKE BANDAGE ONLY

• Small Backup Light

• Emergency Space Blanket

• Collapsible Cup or extra Soft Flask (no cups on course)

 

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Mandatory Gear to be available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.

• Main Headlamp + Spare Batteries (required to collect after 1pm Saturday)

• Long Sleeve Synthetic Fleece Top

• Long Sleeve Thermal Top (polypropylene, wool).

• Long Leg Thermal Pants (polypropylene, wool).

• Waterproof and Breathable Jacket with Fully Taped.

• Beanie or Buff.

• Full-Fingered Lightweight Thermal Gloves (Polypropylene, Wool)

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50km-25km-13km Mandatory Gear                        

You are not required to carry all your mandatory gear with you,

but it is mandatory that you have it available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.

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 Mandatory Gear you must carry at all times:

• Mobile Phone (for photos and to call us if you need us)

• Whistle

• Water Bottles or Bladders for 50km, 25km [capacity to carry 2 Litres of water]

• Water Bottles or Bladders for 13km [capacity to carry 1 Litres of water]

• Compression Bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched)

NOTE:2025 We are changing over to SNAKE BANDAGE ONLY

• Headlamp [50km only]

• Emergency Space Blanket 

• Collapsible Cup or extra Soft Flask (no cups on course)

 

 

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5km Mandatory Gear                              

You are not required to carry all your mandatory gear with you,

but it is mandatory that you have it available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.

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 Mandatory Gear you must carry at all times:

• Mobile Phone (for photos and to call us if you need us)

• Whistle

• Water Bottles or Bladders for 5km [capacity to carry 500ml of water]

• Compression Bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched)

NOTE:2025 We are changing over to SNAKE BANDAGE ONLY

• Collapsible Cup or extra Soft Flask (no cups on course) Recommended.

 

 

 

 

Recommended Gear - 50km-25km-13km-5km

[Maybe mandatory depending on conditions]. Decision will be made by 4pm the night before race, but make sure you still have all gear at the hub encase weather changes and RD asks to carry.

• Long Sleeve Synthetic Fleece Top

• Long Sleeve Thermal Top (polypropylene, wool).

• Waterproof and Breathable Jacket with Fully Taped.

• Beanie or Buff.

• Full-Fingered Lightweight Thermal Gloves (Polypropylene, Wool)

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Drop bags are to be left at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.

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The mandatory gear required to carry may change if weather conditions are very cold or wet. 

This decision can be made by the Race Director at any time.