MANDATORY GEAR &

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Razorback Run > Mandatory Gear & Qualification

MANDATORY GEAR

All Runners must bring their mandatory gear to the bib collection to have it checked.

The Razorback Run terrain, despite the beautiful landscapes, is legitimate wilderness. Therefore, you will be required to carry mandatory items and these will be defined as your minimum items.

SingleTrack Events will add to this any further items if the weather anticipated demands it so to manage most effectively your safety and that of our crew.

    • 2L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Water Filtration / Purification (recommended) - a good option is a screw on soft flask filter cap (such as HydraPak). Other options include purification tablets or SteriPEN.

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode.

    • Portable, fully charged phone charging battery pack (minimum 10,000 mAH) with compatible charging cables for your device.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Compass (must be physical compass seperate from your watch or phone).

    • Map and Course Notes (supplied at Bib Collection)

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • One working torch with spare batteries.

    • 500 kcal of Emergency Food (equivalent to 2 food bars).

    • Waterproof Pants

    • Thermal long pants - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 250 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM* (recommended)

    • 2L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Compass (must be physical compass seperate from your watch or phone).

    • Map and Course Notes (supplied at Bib Collection)

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • One working torch.

    • Waterproof Pants

    • Thermal long pants - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 250 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM* (recommended)

    • Water filtration method (recommended) - the Hydrapak Filter Cap is very good.

    • 2L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • Waterproof Pants

    • Thermal long pants - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 250 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM* (recommended)

    • Water filtration method (recommended) - the Hydrapak Filter Cap is very good.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

All Runners must meet the following qualification standards to ensure they are sufficiently prepared for the challenge ahead.

  • The 62 km Razorback Run should only be attempted by experienced trail runners with good navigation experience. As a minimum, runners attempting the 62km distance must have successfully completed at least one organised trail run over 40 km in the previous 12 months.

  • There are no minimum qualification standards for the other race distances.

Weather Conditions/Experience:

  • The run takes place in an exposed Alpine environment that can be subject to sudden and severe changes in weather.

  • Rain, fog, high winds, sleet and snow as well as hot sunny days can occur during March. Do not take this run lightly, runners have died in this region.

  • Hypothermia, dehydration and heat exhaustion are serious risks and all runners should be prepared for any weather conditions.

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