Item

Description

Required Per Racer - At All times

Pack

Large enough to carry gear, food, and water for the entire race. 

Food 

Enough for the entire race day. Food will not be provided at TAs.

Hydration System

Bottles or hydration vest to carry at least 32 oz

Rain Jacket

Emergency blanket

Required for Team - At All Times

Magnetic Compass

Cell Phone

Fully charged and sealed in a watertight bag 

Course Information & Map

Supplied by race organization

Pencil, Pen, or Fine Point Sharpie

Emergency first aid kit 

You may bring your own homemade first air kit.  There are no required items

Required Per Racer - While on Bikes

Bike

Rigid (road/gravel) or mountain bikes are allowed

Helmet

Cycle helmet with an approved safety standard certification. (e.g. CE, UIAA or country equivalent).

Front Light

Front facing white light.  May be head or handlebar mounted.

Flashing Rear Red Light

Spare Bike Tube

Required for Team - While on Bikes

Tire Pump or C02 inflator

Bike Repair Tools

Multitool or other for minor bike repairs

Required Per Racer - While Paddling 

Personal Floatation Device (PFD)

Supplied by race organization 

Paddle

Supplied by race organization 

Canoe/Kayak

Supplied by race organization  

Whistle

Prohibited Items

GPS Devices, E Bikes (Unless Registered with RD)

**Garmin watches may be worn if they are in "Adventure Race" mode.

**Garmin or fitness watches that do not have AR mode may be left on in the racer's backpack for logging their fitness activity, but must remain in the backpack at all times and may not be used for navigation or distance tracking purposes.