MANDATORY GEAR & SAFETY

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Wilsons Prom Running Festival > Mandatory Gear & Safety

MANDATORY GEAR

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

The Wilson Prom 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 - a good option is a screw on soft flask filter cap (such as HydraPak).Any method is accepted and not mandated by us. It is up to you, 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.

    • Digital Offline Mapping on phone or watch. Please read this PDF for updates to 2026.

    • 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.

    • Emergency space bag or light bivvi bag (1 only) or equivalent bag (Space blankets are not accepted).

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • One working torch with spare batteries (two recommended for runners running through the night)

    • 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).

    • Road Safety Reflective Vest (details TBA)

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

    • 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.

    • Digital Offline Mapping on phone or watch. Please read this PDF for updates to 2026.

    • 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.

    • Emergency space bag or light bivvi bag (1 only) or equivalent bag (Space blankets are not accepted).

    • 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).

    • 1L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

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

    • Digital Offline Mapping on phone or watch. Please read this PDF for updates to 2026.

    • 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 (weather dependent) 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 Pants

    • Thermal long pants - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

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

    • 500ml capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

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

    • Digital Offline Mapping on phone or watch. Please read this PDF for updates to 2026.

    • 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 (weather dependent). 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 (weather dependent) 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.

    • Warm full fingered gloves

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

  • No requirements.

KEY SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS IS REMOTE and LARGELY UNSUPPORTED RUN in the WILDERNESS.

What this means is that there are relatively long stretches between Aid Stations, minimal course markings, sparse and unreliable mobile phone coverage, no crew access and no drop bags.SAFETY TIP: You will need to carry with you pretty much everything you need for your day out on course. Mandatory gear means mandatory. No gear = no start.

SAFETY TIP: Visit the Races page on the website, familiarise yourself with the Course Notes and read the table which details expected arrival times for first runner, last runner, cut-offs, water, mobile coverage, food and toilets.

SPARSE MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE

There is approximately 60km of the 100km course and 30km of the 50km course where there is NO MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE. 

The good news is that you will must have on your phone AVENZA Maps, which work regardless of mobile phone coverage, and you will be given a printed map with course notes at Bib Collection.

SAFETY TIP: If you are using the TELSTRA network and a modern smartphone you can utilise Satellite texting service. Visit the Telstra website here for instructions: https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/mobile-technology/satellite-to-mobile

SAFETY TIP: If you have a Garmin InReach, Personal Location Beacon or similar, please feel free to bring this along with you.

GENERAL STORE TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Unfortunately, the Tidal River General Store is temporarily closed due to a change in ownership. Not great timing, but we will have a local Rotary Club BBQ and one food truck available for Bacon & Eggs, Chips and Burgers.

SAFETY TIP: It’s recommended that you bring everything you need for your stay. If you do need any extra supplies, the nearest supermarket is in Yanakie, about a 30-minute drive away. The next nearest supermarkets are in Foster, Meeniyan & Leongatha.

WATER TREATMENT

Water on course at Wilsons Promontory is not guaranteed safe. This is why in the Mandatory Gear for the 100km race we have included Water Filtration / Purification.

SAFETY TIP: A good Water Filtration / Purification option is a screw on soft flask filter cap (such as HydraPak). Any method is accepted and not mandated by us. It is up to you, other options include purification tablets or SteriPEN.

NO CREW ON COURSE and NO DROP BAGS ON COURSE.

This isn’t because we are feeling mean, it’s because there is very limited vehicle access on course beyond the Aid Stations.
SAFETY TIP: You will need to carry with you pretty much everything you need.

BEWARE RIVER CROSSINGS

There’s two waist deep river crossings on the 100km course - near Waterloo Bay. 

There’s one waist deep river crossing on the 27k, 50km and 100km courses at Oberon Bay. These are tidal river crossings and so they may be only ankle deep or they may be waist deep.

SAFETY TIP: Pack a spare plastic bag to put your pack, phone and other essentials into before you cross.

BEWARE OF SNAKES

Beware of snakes - especially where the track is overgrown. You are in a wilderness area and it can take time for help to come if it is required.
SAFETY TIP: Carry your pressure snake bandage in an easy to access place and know how to use it.

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