All items listed as mandatory must be carried with you at all times whilst on course unless specifically stated otherwise. Mandatory gear is not intended to be left in drop bags, with crew or at aid stations.

Mandatory gear checks are conducted at Registration / Bib Collection for all races. Spot checks may also be carried out on course or at the finish line. Penalties, including time penalties or disqualification, may be applied for missing mandatory gear depending on the severity of the breach.

Please expect to carry the full mandatory gear list shown for your race on race day. SingleTrack Events reserves the right to add, remove or modify mandatory gear requirements in the days leading up to the event based on weather forecasts or other safety considerations. Any changes will be communicated to participants before the race.

Please bring all mandatory gear with you to the event. Participants who do not present the required gear at registration or mandatory gear checks may not be permitted to start.

Trail running is an adventure, but self sufficiency is part of the sport. Please take the mandatory gear requirements seriously and ensure you arrive prepared.

You must carry the minimum liquid storage capacity specified for your race. This can be carried in any combination of bottles, soft flasks, hydration bladders or hydration packs (zip lock / plastic bags will not be accepted).

The required capacity does not need to be full at all times, however you must be capable of carrying the specified volume between aid stations. SingleTrack may enforce a mandatory refill of a certain capacity when leaving any aid station on course, depending on the conditions.

Example:

• 2 × 500ml soft flasks = 1 litre.

You must carry a fully charged smartphone for the duration of the event.

The phone must:

• Be switched on

• Not be in airplane mode

• Be capable of making and receiving calls

Low power mode is recommended.

You must have the event GPX file downloaded and available for offline use on either:

• A GPS watch, or

• A smartphone.

The map must remain accessible when there is no mobile phone coverage.

Suggested options include:

• GPS watch navigation

• Organic Maps

We will provide the final GPX file for your race in the race briefing email and more instructions on how to upload the file to your phone

You must carry a compression snake bite bandage suitable for pressure immobilisation treatment.

Minimum size:

• 10cm wide

• 2m long

Recommended products include:

• SMART Snake Bandage

• Aero Snake Bite Bandage

Elastic compression bandages are acceptable provided they meet the minimum dimensions. Crepe bandages of any type are not acceptable.

You must carry a waterproof jacket with an attached hood suitable for prolonged use in bad weather.

Minimum specification:

• Seam sealed construction

• Breathable waterproof fabric

• Waterproof rating of 10,000mm or higher

Running jackets designed for trail running and hiking are recommended.

You must carry a long sleeve thermal top suitable for prolonged exposure to cold conditions.

Minimum specification based on fabric:

• Merino Wool: 140 GSM minimum

• Synthetic (Polypropylene / Polyester Thermal Knit): 110 GSM minimum

• Hybrid / Plated Knits (Dual-layer fabrics): 130 GSM minimum (Examples: Kathmandu Polypro/Merino blends)

• Cotton, rayon, and standard non-thermal compression Lycra/Skins are strictly prohibited.

The purpose of this item is warmth, not performance. Lightweight performance tops are not acceptable.

You must carry a compact emergency survival blanket.

This is the lightweight reflective blanket commonly known as a:

• Space blanket

• Emergency blanket

It is designed to reduce heat loss and provide protection in an emergency.

You must carry one of the following:

• Beanie

• Buff

• Balaclava

The item must provide warmth and cover the head and/or ears.

You must carry gloves that fully cover all fingers and provide insulation in cold conditions. Thermal glove liners as an additional layer are highly recommended if cold conditions are forecast. 

Cold hands make everything harder. Look after your fingers.

Many experienced runners carry multiple pairs and keep spare gloves with their crew or in drop bags. Warm hands are important.

You must carry a working torch suitable for navigating in darkness in an emergency.

Acceptable options include:

• Head torch

• Waist-mounted torch

• Handheld torch

You must carry waterproof pants suitable for wet and windy conditions.

Seam sealed pants are recommended but not required.

You must carry thermal long pants suitable for prolonged exposure to cold conditions.

Examples include:

• Thermal pants

• Fleece pants

The purpose of this item is warmth, not performance. Lightweight performance tights designed primarily for running are not acceptable.

You must carry an additional insulating layer suitable for prolonged exposure to cold weather. This item should be worn over your thermal top and underneath your waterproof jacket.

Minimum specification based on fabric:

• Classic Microfleece (Smooth, brushed fleece): 150 GSM minimum (Example: Macpac Tui Pullover)

• Grid / Technical Fleece: 140 GSM minimum (Example: Patagonia R1 Series)

• Pure Merino Wool Mid Layer: 250 GSM minimum (Examples: Icebreaker 260 Tech, Smartwool Classic Thermal 250)

The purpose of this item is heat retention, not breathability. Lightweight activewear shirts, thin running jumpers, windshirts, and low GSM (under 250) merino base layers are not acceptable.

A reusable cup is recommended for use at aid stations.

Minimum useful capacity: 150ml

Participants must carry a phone capable of accessing the full Telstra network.

Boost Mobile is acceptable.

Other providers, including Belong Mobile and providers using the Telstra wholesale network, are not acceptable as they do not have access to the full Telstra network.