In order to participate in these events, a set of obligatory equipment is required. However it is important to note it is the minimum necessary and that each trail-runner must adapt it according to their needs. A recommended gear list has been added to help runners.
MANDATORY GEAR | ULTRA TRAIL | STAGE RACE |
Mobile phone with option enabling its use in Thailand or Thai SIM Card | ||
Emergency kit provided by the organization | ||
Identity papers | ||
THB 1000 in small bank notes (for extra food and water from shops along the route and in case of need for repatriation to Chiang Mai)* | ||
Two headlight torches in good working condition with replacement batteries | ||
Survival blanket 1.40m x 2m minimum | ||
Whistle | ||
Micropur purification pills (10 units) | ||
Anti mosquito spray | ||
Adhesive elastic band enable making a bandage or a strapping (mini 100cm x 6 cm) | ||
Personal cup or water can | ||
Stock of water minimum 1.5 liter | ||
Food reserve | ||
Waterproof wind stopper jacket with hood | ||
Warm long-sleeve midlayer | ||
Long running leggings or a combination of leggings and long socks which cover the legs completely | ||
* See the rules for repatriation here | ||
RECOMMENDED GEAR | ULTRA TRAIL | STAGE RACE |
Walking poles for security on slippery ground in case of rain | ||
GPS device with UTCM GPX track | ||
Sun cream | ||
Cap and sunglasses | ||
RECOMMENDED GEAR IN SPARE BAGS | ULTRA TRAIL | STAGE RACE |
Changing clothes | ||
Energizing reserve | ||
Anti chafing cream | ||
Compeed patches | ||
Lightweight silk sleeping bag * | ||
Microfiber towel * | ||
Shower gel small container, travel toothbrush and paste * | ||
Flip-Flops | ||
* Included in ultra-light package offered by UTCM organization for Stage race |
ATTENTION
If you decide to use poles, you must keep them throughout the whole of the race… It is forbidden to start without sticks and recover them up along the way. No poles will be allowed in the spare bags.