Equipment
The Equipment List is also in the Relay Handbook.
TEAM EQUIPMENT - REQUIRED (all required equipment must be shown at check in):
- 2 flashlights or headlamps + extra batteries
- 6 reflective vests (the minimum needed at check in) - not only is the current runner required to wear a reflective vest from sunset to sunrise, all members of the Active Van (including non-running driver if applicable) must be wearing a reflective vest when outside the van. We recommend vests with built in LED lights.
- 2 flashing red LED lights - one required to be worn on the runner's back from sunset to sunrise
- "CAUTION-RUNNER ON ROAD" (minimum 17 x 22 inches) to be attached to the rear of each team vehicle. These can be hand made but they must be legible
- One First Aid kit per vehicle
- One Trash bag for each team vehicle
- One copy of both the Relay Handbook and the Leg Map Book for each team vehicle
TEAM EQUIPMENT - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED - not required to be shown at check in:
- Hand Sanitizer
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Clipboard for Team Time Record
- Vehicle registration and insurance
- Water, electrolyte/sports drinks, food
- Cooler with ice
- Food, drinks
- Road Atlas
- Markers, pens, pencils, paper
- Cell phones
- Tape for vehicle signs
- Toilet paper, wet wipes, paper towels, cups
- Cow bells, costumes and a decorated van
RUNNER EQUIPMENT - RECOMMENDED - not required to be shown at check in:
- Additional blinking red light
- Bear bells and/or pepper spray if nervous about animals
- External speaker or exterior bone conducting headphones - NO INNER EAR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS ARE ALLOWED
- Bandanna for dusty roads (Legs 13 - 15)
- Flashlight or headlamp, 2 per team required, but many runners bring their own
- Food, drinks
- Foot-care
- Hat or visor to reduce glare of headlights
- Money, credit card
- Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash
- Protective aids: pepper spray, phone, whistle
- Reflective and warm clothing; Legs 18-20 may be cold
- Rain gear
- Running shoes, shirts, shorts, socks - a clean set for each leg
- Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, towel
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground cloth/tent
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- Water bottle
****Maximum two vehicles for 12-person teams, one vehicle only for Ultra teams (maximum 6.5 x 19 feet) ; No buses, campers, limousines, trailers, motor homes, or extra vehicles
