Here is an example of trailrun compulsory gear for Mountain Challenges Trailrun Events
COMPULSORY GEAR
Below is the BMC 34km compulsory gear, any participant without the *compulsory gear set out below will be disqualified before race or at CP1 where a kit check will take place or on the route if found that the rules not abided, this is strictly done so only for the safety of the runners.
For more info please contact nelio@cityrun.co.za
| Compulsory Trailrun Gear for Mountain Challenge Events | |
| Items | Descriptions |
| Waterproof Jacket |
*Compulsory – Must be lightweight waterproof, breathable as specified by the manufacturer. Hood to be integrated and seams tape sealed. No windproofs or poncho’s.
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| Survival Blanket (Space Blanket) | *Compulsory – Size 1.4m x 2m minimum. |
| Back pack / Running Pack / Race Vest | *Compulsory |
| Waterproof long pants or long tights | Highly Suggested – with bad wet & windy weather conditions on the mountain the long rain pants can help keep body warm |
| Back pack / Running Pack / Race Vest | *Compulsory |
| Extended Battery | Optional |
| Charged Phone | *Compulsory |
| Buff or Beanie | *Compulsory – Close fitting and of synthetic or wool fabric. Lightweight, moisture wicking/quick drying. |
| Whistle | *Compulsory – Pea-less and easily accessible at all times to sound an alert if required. |
| Food reserve | *Compulsory – A minimum of 150 calories of food in reserve at all times. |
| Long sleeve OR Arm sleeve protectors | Highly Suggested – Close fitting long sleeve top OR arm sleeves in combination with a technical T-shirt. Fabrics to be synthetic or wool fabric. No cotton. |
| Hydration | *Compulsory – Min.1.5L Capacity of which 250ml to be in reserve at all times. Any combination allowed, eg bottles or bladder or both |
| First Aid kit | Optional – Size 5cm x 100cm minimum. |
| Personal Cup |
All drinks will be preferably served into your own cup (colapsible cup) to reduce our carbon footprint & allow more eco friendly events, cups will be at water point for those that doesnt have a cup with them. Bottles do not apply.
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| Gloves | Highly Suggested |
| Head Light | Highly Suggested – to assist when mountain overcast and misty to find lost particiapnts easier |
| The *Compulsory List is always compulsory no matter what the weather forecast |
