Mandatory gear

The Australian Alpine region is very changeable and unpredictable with weather. It could have rain, snow, fog or howling winds appearing without warning. It is also quite isolated, and if you need medical help, it may take some time to have medical help get to you (or to get you medical help).

When you take into account the wind chill factor (google wind chill factor, it’s very eye-opening!!) and how your body temperature reacts to both getting wet from cold rain, or being depleted of energy, then you will start to realise just how cold you can get out there. Although not mandatory, it is also recommended that you add sunscreen to your list of items in your pack. Of course, in a perfect world you won’t need any of your mandatory gear (outside of nutrition and hydration), but it is in emergency situations that the mandatory gear will come into its own.

Please read through the FAQ’s below, and 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
REQUIRED
Minimum 2L capacity for carrying water/hydration.
Yes (Min 2L)
Rain Jacket: Waterproof with sealed/taped seams.Needs to be waterproof, not water RESISTANT
Yes
Space Blanket
Yes
Whistle
Yes
Emergency Light / Headlamp (not your mobile phone)
Yes
Spare Light (Torch) / Battery for Headlamp
Yes
Buff or Beanie
Yes
Waste Containment Bag/Pouch
Yes
Long Sleeve Thermal Top: Polypropylene wool/merino wool - not compression
Yes
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
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
Mobile Phone: Must be in working order with fully charged battery and operational SIM card
Yes
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
Full-Fingered Lightweight Thermal Gloves: Polypropylene wool/merino wool
Yes
Ziplock Bag (for your personal rubbish)
Yes
Race Number / Bib: Must be worn on front of your clothing, clearly visible
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.

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