MANDATORY GEAR

List of Mandatory gear for each race.

The mandatory gear list contains what we believe is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during the event and in Taiping’s unpredictable weather systems. If you would normally take something extra on a run of this duration, you should still take it.

MANDATORY GEAR LISTS

Mandatory items will be checked randomly during the race
Automatic = dismissal from the race course
Runners must bring the full list of mandatory equipment. However, according to the weather forecast, the organizer may add some more items if they are considered useful. The final list will be confirmed 1 or 2 days before the race.

NO.	ITEMS	NOTES	100K	50K	20K	10K	PENALTY	REMARKS
1	Running pack	(or other carrying equipment suitable for attaching a timing chip) intended to carry the mandatory equipment and which must be worn throughout the race	Y	Y	-	-	Disqualification	Automatic
2	Mobile phone	the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race: • with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place. • Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged • Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty. • LiveRun application installed and activated. • An external battery is highly recommended	Y	Y	Y	Y	Disqualification	Automatic
3	GPS device with loaded GPX file	The GPX file matches the competition distance	Y	Y	-	-	Disqualification	Automatic
4	Battery for mobile phone		Y	-	-	-	+ 30 minutes
5	Reuseable personal cup		Y	Y	Y	Y	For 100K: +30 minutes For 50K, 20K, 10K: +15 minutes
6	Water	Hydration packs or bottles for minimum "X" L of water (it's not permited to pack water in plastic bags or ziplock bags)	Y X = 1L	Y X = 1L	Y X = 1L	Y X = 0,5L	Disqualification	Automatic
7	Headlamps	- X working headlamps - with X spare cells/batteries - Requirement of 400 lumens or more for the main torch light	Y X = 2	Y X = 1	-	-	Disqualification For 100K, one item only: +1 hour	Automatic
8	Survival blanket	1,4m x 2m minimum	Y	Y	Y	-	Disqualification	Automatic
9	Whistle		Y	Y	Y	Y	Disqualification	Automatic
10	First aid kits	first-aid kits should include wound care like bandages and antiseptic wipes, along with pain relievers, like paracetamol (NSAIDs prohibited). For longer runs or in case of allergies, consider adding tweezers, blister pads, and antihistamines.	Y	Y	Y	-	Disqualification	Automatic
11	Food reserve	At least 400 cal	Y	Y	-	-	+30min
12	Windproof Jacket	with hood with durable water - repellent protection (DWR protection)	Y	Y	-	-	Disqualification	Automatic
13	LED/ Flashing light or reflective vest/ belt		Y	Y	-	-	+30min
14	Reusable bowl and spoon/ spork		Y	Y	Y	-	+30min
15	Passport/ ID card	photocopy accepted	Y	Y	Y	Y	+30min
16	Trail Running Shoes		Y	Y	Y	-	DQ	Automatic
17	Ziplock bag for Personal Trash		Y	Y	Y	-	+30min

All runners in 100K LANGBIANG, 50K ELEPHANT & PINHATT 20K is responsible to ensure they have all the required mandatory gears before starting the race. There will not be any gear checks during the check in process before bib collection at the race expo.

Runners will have their mandatory gears checked randomly at selected aid stations on route. Runners are to abide to the instructions by the officials at the aid stations. If you are missing any item you will not be allowed to continue until the item is replaced. You will also receive a time penalty.

Athletes must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the race. No mandatory gear = no race!