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Race Kit

 

This is the Cheviots and although you do get still, sunny days you need to be experienced in and prepared for bad conditions.  This can range from hard rain to high winds.  The run won’t be called off due to bad weather (lightning apart) so you’ll just have to deal with it!

Competitors Compulsory Race Kit

The following items are mandatory for entry into the race

Emergency Clothing

Dry clothing which is packed in waterproof bag within race pack for emergencies only (bottoms and top) – THIS IS SEPARATE TO YOUR SPARE WARM CLOTHING FOR RACING IN! If you get into difficulty in this event it could be a few hours before we get someone to you, so you need to have spare dry clothing to change into and climb into your emergency shelter/survival bag until rescue.

Mobile Phone

Fully charged and functioning mobile phone. It will only work when high up but it can be a vital lifeline in an emergency. A contact number for Event Control will be provided prior to the event.

Map of the route

At Registration you will be supplied with a waterproof map of the route. You must carry a map of the route for the duration of the race.

Compass

Water Bottles or bladder

Please note cups will not be supplied at aid stations.

Waterproof jacket & trousers

With a hood sufficient to withstand adverse weather conditions.

Spare warm upper layer suitable for the weather conditions

Spare means unworn at the start.

Emergency survival bag

Food of your choice/Emergency rations

Head Torch

In good working condition with additional spare batteries

Whistle

Warm Hat or Buff and gloves

At the start of the registration process, we will ask to see your EMERGENCY SPARE CLOTHING IN A SEALED BAG and also your EMERGENCY SURVIVAL BAG. If you do not have both of these items, you will not be able to register. You do not need to show the rest of your mandatory kit.

Other Suggested Race Kit

The following items are also strongly suggested for competitors to consider carrying

Smartphone*, GPS Device OR GPS watch

Capable of displaying a current GPS location in British National Grid Reference format.

Reflective Clothing

Personal Medical Kit

Reusable cup

e.g. collapsible cups, soft flasks, etc. Cups will not be supplied at the aid stations.

Watch

Spare Head Torch including batteries

Electrolytes

(tablets, powder or salt tablets) and other food/fuel sources

The above is for guidance only. Please do not rely entirely on consuming food at the checkpoints although the indicated race nutrition will be the minimum provided at those points by the race organisers.