Gear

Mandatory Gear

Each participant will need to carry with them at all times the following items:

A mobile phone
A headlamp/torch (with batteries)*
A whistle
An emergency space blanket or equivalent
Capacity to carry at least 1 litre of water (water bladder or water bottles)
2 energy bars / food portions
A ziploc bag for your personal rubbish
Race bib
Some cash

* applicable to The Half and HK100 (103 km). For The Third a light is optional, please bring one if you might take 10 hours.

There will be random gear checks during the event and if you are missing any item you will incur a penalty which may range from a time penalty to disqualification, depending on the severity of the breach.

Recommended items

Utensils (including cups, bowls and sporks) – No disposable utensils will be provided. To enjoy the different beverage and food items at checkpoints, please make sure you have your own utensils.
Anti-chafing cream
Sunscreen
Sun glasses
Cap or sun hat
Spare socks
Spare clothing, especially warm and waterproof clothing
A spare headlamp/torch (with batteries)
Spare batteries
Power bank
More substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)
“Octopus” card (for public transport / vending machines)