Compulsory Equipment

The following compulsory equipment must be carried at all times during the race for safety
purposes. These are separate items, and one item cannot double up for two (so a mobile phone
cannot replace a backup headlamp/torch, and a backup headlamp cannot replace a blinker light,
etc. Random spot checks and check of all top finishers will be performed and time penalties or
disqualification issued for non-compliance according to list below.
Time Penalties
Item 100 50 30 9
100k 50k 30k 9k
km km km km

Race pack / bag to carry

   () Disqualified
compulsory equipment

Number provided to organizers

during registration. Must be able to     1 hour
make and receive calls.

Emergency Blanket    () 1 hour

Emergency Whistle    () 1/2 hour

Hydration bladder/bottles with min. 1

    Disqualified
1.5 litre capacity (1litre for 9k) hour

Wind/rain jacket    () 1 hour

For treatment of minor wounds &

injuries. Antiseptic, gauze, self-
   () 1 hour
adhesive dressing, elastic bandage.
Basic Firs Aid Kit Blister kit recommended
1
Primary Headlamp    Disqualified
hour
For all lamps with changeable
batteries. Exempted for headlamps 1
 ()
Spare batteries for with built-in rechargeable batteries, hour
headlamp. must last minimum 12 hours

Backup headlamp/torch lamp   1 hour

Red or white blinking light -

attached to back of pack and on   1 hour
when dark
Personal cup for drinks: No cup =
() () () () No hot drinks / soup
No hot drinks
 Compulsory () Recommended Item