Mandatory Gear
The mandatory gear list contains what we believe is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during the event and in the Snowy Mountains’s unpredictable weather systems. If you would normally take something extra on a run of this duration, you should still take it.
MANDATORY GEAR LISTS
The course passes through remote trails, where protection from the elements and medical/support services could be some time/distance from athletes needing assistance. It is therefore imperative that the mandatory gear is carried at all times.
In order to reduce waste, we are a cupless event. Athletes are strongly advised to carry their own drinking cup, bottle or hydration vest that they can use at aid stations for the selection of drinks. We recommend you also carry water between checkpoints.
Please note that gloves with reinforced/padded palms are also highly recommended but not mandatory for Kosci50 and Kosci30 race participants. These gloves will help prevent deep cuts should runners trip and fall on the steel mesh sections of the course.
*Weather Dependent Items
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| Item | KosciMiler | Kosci100 | Kosci50 | Kosci30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x long sleeve thermal top (polypropylene, wool) read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x waterproof and breathable jacket read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x beanie balaclava or head sock (Buff) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x mobile phone read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x A5 participants emergency instruction card (provided in race pack) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x whistle | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x emergency survival bag (Bivvy sack or equivalent - NOT an emergency blanket) read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x compression bandage read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Water bottles or bladders with a capacity to carry 2 litres of water | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 x food bars / food portions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x ziplock bag for your personal rubbish | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x race number (provided in race pack) read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 x gloves with reinforced/padded palms ( mountain bike/tradesman gloves) read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| 1 x timing tag for backpack (provided in race pack) | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| 1 x headlamp | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| 1 x lightweight dry sack | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| 1 x high visibility safety vest read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| 1 x long leg thermal pants (polypropylene, wool) read description | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| 1 x full-fingered lightweight thermal gloves (polypropylene, wool) | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| 1 x small backup light | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| 1 x long leg waterproof pants | ✔* | ✔* | ✖ | ✖ |
| 1 x 100-weight (minimum) long sleeve synthetic fleece top | ✔* | ✔* | ✖ | ✖ |
MANDATORY GEAR CHECK FOR KOSCIMILER & KOSCI100
Mandatory Gear Checks All runners in the Kosci 100 and Kosci Miler events must complete a Mandatory Gear Check before collecting their race pack at Race Check-In. There are two ways to complete your gear check:
Option 1: Early Gear Check at a Partner Store (Recommended) - Complete your gear check before race weekend at one of our approved Gear Check Partner Stores located across NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA, WA and TAS (available until 26 November). Map is of approved gear check partner stores in attached below.
This is the quickest and easiest option and will help you avoid delays at Race Check-In.
Option 2: Gear Check at Race Check-In - Bring all of your mandatory gear to Race Check-In and have it inspected immediately before collecting your race pack.
Please note that this option may significantly increase your check-in time, particularly during busy periods.
Important Information
- If you do not pass your gear check, you will need to obtain the missing or non-compliant item before your race pack can be issued.
- If you complete an early gear check but forget your Gear Check Certificate, our team can verify your approval in the database and issue a replacement certificate at Race Check-In.
- Mandatory gear must be carried for the entire duration of the race.
No mandatory gear = No start.
Athletes should be prepared for random gear checks throughout the event. If a mandatory item is missing during the race, you will not be permitted to continue until the item is replaced and a time penalty may be applied.
*Please note - NZ stores do not check for Australian Events (HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB & Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB).
High Visibility Vest Requirements
For KosciMiler and Kosci100 runners the high visibility safety vest must be carried at ALL times. The vest must be worn as the outer most layer and over the top of your running pack at the following specific places (your race number must be visible on your front and over your vest). Specific locations (and distances) where this applies are listed below:
KosciMiler
- From 5:30pm onwards when leaving Guthega Base Camp (89km) through to Kosciuszko Road crossing after leaving Perisher Ski Tube (116.3km). The high visbility vest can be removed after you have crossed Kosciuszko Road after leaving the Perisher Ski Tube Checkpoint.
- From 7:40pm onwards from Friday Flat Carpark (145km) until you rejoin the trail after crossing the bridge after Village Green Checkpoint (147.5km)
- Any time when travelling on or along a bitumen road or dirt road, regardless of distance on course, any time after 7:40pm
- Anytime an event official instructs you to do so.
Kosci100
- From 5:30pm onwards when leaving Guthega Base Camp (49.4km) through to Kosciuszko Road crossing after leaving Perisher Ski Tube (61.8km). The high visbility vest can be removed after you have crossed Kosciuszko Road after leaving the Perisher Ski Tube Checkpoint.
- From 7:40pm onwards from Friday Flat Carpark (90.5km) until you rejoin the trail after crossing the bridge after Village Green Checkpoint (93km).
- Any time when travelling on or along a bitumen road or dirt road, regardless of distance on course, any time after 7:40pm
- Anytime an event official instructs you to do so.
If there are any changes to the course routes, the information above will be updated in accordance with those changes.
Suitable garments:
The mandatory long sleeve thermal top and long leg thermal pants must be made of either a high performance synthetic fabric such as (Polartec, Power Dry, Polypropylene, etc) or merino.
Not suitable:
Compression garments do not constitute thermal garments as they are made mainly from Lycra and do not provide the necessary thermal properties required for this mandatory gear item.
Cotton is unsuitable as it absorbs water, holding moisture against the wearer's skin, and takes too long to dry.
A waterproof / breathable jacket is required. A water-resistant jacket is NOT accepted.
Waterproof items offer complete water protection, for extended period of time, whilst water-resistant item provide only partial, limited water protection.
The hood must be integrated into the jacket. Removable hoods are NOT acceptable.
The waterproof jacket must have all internal seams taped (seam sealed). Partial seam sealing (where not all internal seams are tape sealed) are NOT acceptable.
The garment must also be breathable – this is achieved by the jackets fabric allows moisture vapour (sweat) to escape the fabric itself, and not via flaps or vents.
Pit zips (underarm zips in waterproof / breathable jackets) are acceptable.
The jacket must fit you.
Plastic rain ponchos, wind jackets, water resistant jackets are NOT suitable.
That complies with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4602:1999 or AS/NZS 4602:2010 or AS/NZS 4602: 2011 as well as Class D/N for day and night time wear.
Must have a SIM card that can connect to an Australian Cellular Network (ie mobile phone calls can be made and received while you are in Australia).
Runners will NOT have access to WiFi while out on course.
Phone must be fully charged and last for the duration of your race.
It is recommended to carry a small portable charging pack to ensure you can charge your phone during your race.
Minimum dimensions 7.5cm wide x 2.3m long unstretched.
The wrapping should list ‘heavy weight cotton crepe bandage’ or ‘heavy cotton elastic bandage’ or ‘heavy weight elastic support bandage’.
This item is used for the treatment of sprains or snake bite.
Must be worn on your front, and be visible at all times over the top of your outermost layer of clothing such as waterproof jacket, high-visibility vest or other garment (safety pins are also provided in your race pack).
The race number has a single disposable timing tag already stuck to it’s rear side. Do not fold, bend, cut or pierce the race number as you may damage the timing tag. It must be worn as is, unfolded.
A recommended method of securing your race number is to use a race belt which allows you to easily have your number visible over the top of your outermost item of clothing. You will need to provide your own race belt if you choose to do this.
The survival bag must be sealed on ALL sides except the top opening (i.e it is a bag, not a blanket) – it must be large enough for you to climb into and pull tight around your shoulders – if it is a single-use bag (most foil or lightweight plastic survival bags are single use), then it must be in new condition.
There are multiple sections across all courses where athletes will be running across metal grated walkways. It is mandatory for Kosci100 and KosciMiler runners to wear gloves with reinforced/padded palms (such as mountain bike or tradesman gloves) to protect your hands should a fall occur on these sections of course. These types of gloves can be purchased from your local cycling, hardware, or gardening store. Your full-fingered light weight thermal gloves do not meet the requirement for this mandatory gear item.
Note it is also highly recommended that Kosci50 and Kosci30 runners also carry these type of gloves.
