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
Runners at Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB will be required to carry a set of mandatory gear throughout their race.
The mandatory gear list contains what we believe is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during the event and in the Snowy Mountains’ unpredictable weather systems. If you would normally take something extra on a run of this duration, you should still take it.
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 cup-less event. Athletes are strongly advised to carry their own drinking cup, bottle or hydration vest that they can use at checkpoints for the selection of drinks. We recommend you also carry water between checkpoints.
Gear check stores perform an early gear check until 25 November at one of the stores listed here in NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA or TAS. This is the best option to save you time and effort during race weekend.
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.
MANDATORY GEAR DESCRIPTIONS
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.
