Compulsory equipment
Compulsory equipment is necessary due to the extreme nature of running on the Pans. The equipment list should be reviewed carefully.
Compulsory Equipment may be checked at registration.
Please make sure you thoroughly check the compulsory kit lists.
Runners must have a GPS device with an uploaded GPX route matching their race distance.
Please note that mobile phones cannot be used for navigation. Runners must ensure they are familiar with how to use their navigation devices.
Runners are not allowed to start without the compulsory equipment.Â
| Equipment | Compulsory | Recommended | Optional | Penalty if missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Device with GPX file loaded* | Yes | – | – | Will not race |
| Backpack with 3L water carrying capacity | Yes | – | – | Will not race |
| Fully charged phone | Yes | – | – | Will not race |
| 2000kcal nutrition | Yes | – | – | Will not race |
| Head Lamp with spare batteries | Yes | – | – | Will not race |
| Space Blanket | Yes | Will not race | ||
| Whistle | Yes | Will not race | ||
| Cup | Yes | Will not race | ||
| Cap/Hat | Yes | – | – | BWP100 replacement fee |
| BIB | Yes | – | – | BWP100 replacement fee |
| Signal Mirror | Yes | – | – | BWP100 replacement fee |
| Buff | – | Yes | – | – |
| Spare Socks | – | Yes | – | – |
| Sun Glasses | – | Yes | – | – |
| Sunscream | – | Yes | – | – |
| Satellite communication device | – | Yes | – | – |
| Running Poles | – | – | Yes | – |
| Gaitors | – | – | Yes | – |
* battery must last duration of the cutoff time of your race / navigation with phones only isn’t allowed.