Mandatory Gear

We've been keeping an eye on the weather forecast (as we're sure you have been too) and wanted to let you know of a few weather updates for your race days.

Currently, the weather forecast predicts a clear start to your race day, but with rain showers starting mid-morning and continuing into the early evening. Rain showers may become thunderous with lightning possible. Rain eases overnight but off/on showers likely throughout. Temperatures will range from a low of 10 degrees around dawn (that will feel like 3 degrees with wind chill), to a high of 23 degrees throughout the day, dropping back to mid-low teens throughout the night (feeling more like mid-single digits). Make sure to have plenty of layering options available to you throughout the race for the ups and downs in temperatures, particularly as you traverse this alpine environment. 

With the possibility of lightning expected during your race, we wanted to let you know about the protocols we have in place to keep you safe during an electrical storm. 

If lightning becomes frequent and repeated, runners may be held at the next checkpoint they pass through until the lightning storms clear and the race directors allow the race to be resumed. 

If you find yourself in an electrical storm, here are some additional Lightning Safety Reminders:

• Avoid high, exposed ridge lines or large open areas
• Keep away from isolated structures
• If possible, seek shelter in a substantial enclosed building or car
• Avoid sheltering under metal framed tents
• If caught in an open area crouch down, with feet together and separate slightly from other individuals.
• Stay off the metal grated walkways or bridges

As a result of the expected weather forecast, we've put together the below weather-dependent mandatory gear ruling. This is put together to keep you safe during periods where you may not be moving on course due to unforeseen circumstances (injury or sheltering) and are awaiting extraction, particularly in a highly changeable alpine environment. 

KosciMiler

Long Leg Waterproof Pants: must be carried at all times from race start. 100-Weight (Minimum) Long Sleeve Synthetic Fleece Top: must be carried until the finish line if

• Leaving Charlotte Pass Lookout after 7:00pm
• Leaving Guthega Power Station 1 after 9:00pm 
• Leaving Thredbo Village Green after 9:00pm

Kosci100

Long Leg Waterproof Pants: must be carried at all times from race start. 100-Weight (Minimum) Long Sleeve Synthetic Fleece Top: must be carried until the finish line if leaving Thredbo Village Green after 9:00pm

The above is a minimum requirement, and if you would usually take more gear during colder temperatures, we recommend you do so. 

All runners in KosciMiler & Kosci100 need to have their mandatory gear checked before they can collect their race pack at race check-In. There are two options for getting your gear checked:

1. Gear Check Store - Perform an early gear check at one of the gear check stores in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA, WA or TAS. This is the best option to save you time and effort during race weekend.

2. Gear Check at race check-In - Have your gear checked at Race Check-In immediately prior to collecting your race pack. This is the least preferable option as it can make your Race Check-In take much longer.

If you fail the gear check at race check-in, you will need to find a replacement item before you can collect your race number.

If you completed an early gear check but forget to bring your certificate to race check-in our team will be able to look you up in the database and issue you with a new certificate.

Athletes must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the race. No mandatory gear = no start! All athletes should be prepared for random spot checks, and if you are missing any item you will not be allowed to continue until the item can be replaced. You will also receive a time penalty.