Mandatory Gear
Participants who take to the course must carry the following items at all times during the event:
- Race bib & emergency contact numbers (provided by DU135).
- Maps.me smartphone app with race maps loaded.
- GPS Tracker (provided by DU135) positioned at the top of your pack with the Spot logo having clear line of sight to the sky
- Seam-sealed waterproof rain jacket
- Long-sleeved merino or thermal top
- Day pack with whistle
- Capacity to carry 2 litres of water
- Enough food & gels to go unassisted for 8 hours
- 2 x Space Blanket (unused)
- Mobile phone (charged)
- Personal first aid patch up kit
- 2 x 10cm compression snake bandage (not crepe bandage)
- Fire Lighter & matches sealed in waterproof bag
- Headtorch
- Back up batteries for head torch and battery bank for phone.
- Buff or neck warmer
- Beanie or hat
- Warm gloves
These following items are recommended to be carried by the crew vehicle at all times during the event:
- Race maps & emergency contact numbers (provided by DU). Maps.me app with maps loaded.
- Compass or vehicle GPS (phone service is unreliable in parts)
- First Aid Kit
- Sunscreen
- Extra power packs to use for phones and watches
- Good music collection
- Crew sleeping gear
- Set of jump leads
- Torches
- Food and water supplies for all occupants and runner
All DU entrants will be allocated a SPOT tracker to provide live tracking. Links to follow trackers will be provided closer to race date so family, friends and the wider community can track athletes live. Runners need to be mindful for trackers to be 100% effective and accurate they will need to be positioned at the top of you packs with a clear line of sight to the sky. Spot dimensions: Height 9.4cm / Width 6.6cm / Thickness 2.5cm / Weight 147.4g, please prepare packs accordingly.
Not only will SPOT tracker provide the enjoyment of people knowing where you are they will also be an important safety measure for DU rescue crew if runners have issues. Trackers need to be returned at the end of the race to any DU Crew. If trackers are not returned, in appropriate condition, runners will be liable for their replacement.
- Race bib & emergency contact numbers (provided by DU135).
- Maps.me smartphone app with race maps loaded.
- GPS Tracker (provided by DU135) positioned at the top of your pack with the Spot logo having clear line of sight to the sky
- Seam-sealed waterproof rain jacket
- Long-sleeved merino or thermal top
- Day pack with whistle
- Capacity to carry 2 litres of water
- Enough food & gels to go unassisted for 8 hours
- 2 x Space Blanket (unused)
- Mobile phone (charged)
- Personal first aid patch up kit
- 2 x 10cm compression snake bandage (not crepe bandage)
- Fire Lighter & matches sealed in waterproof bag
- Headtorch
- Back up batteries for head torch and battery bank for phone.
- Buff or neck warmer
- Beanie or hat
- Warm gloves
These following items are recommended to be carried by the crew vehicle at all times during the event:
- Race maps & emergency contact numbers (provided by DU). Maps.me app with maps loaded.
- Compass or vehicle GPS (phone service is unreliable in parts)
- First Aid Kit
- Sunscreen
- Extra power packs to use for phones and watches
- Good music collection
- Crew sleeping gear
- Set of jump leads
- Torches
- Food and water supplies for all occupants and runner
All DU entrants will be allocated a SPOT tracker to provide live tracking. Links to follow trackers will be provided closer to race date so family, friends and the wider community can track athletes live. Runners need to be mindful for trackers to be 100% effective and accurate they will need to be positioned at the top of you packs with a clear line of sight to the sky. Spot dimensions: Height 9.4cm / Width 6.6cm / Thickness 2.5cm / Weight 147.4g, please prepare packs accordingly.
Not only will SPOT tracker provide the enjoyment of people knowing where you are they will also be an important safety measure for DU rescue crew if runners have issues. Trackers need to be returned at the end of the race to any DU Crew. If trackers are not returned, in appropriate condition, runners will be liable for their replacement.