2025/2026 Race Calendar
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✅ Event Identifiers
- Race bib and timing chip (securely fastened)
- Safety pins or race belt
- ID / medical aid card (if required by organisers)
- Cash or card (for emergencies or food)
✅ Running Gear
- Trail running shoes (broken in, clean laces, double-knotted)
- Moisture-wicking socks (plus a spare pair in drop bag if allowed)
- Shorts/tights (comfortable, weather-appropriate)
- Technical shirt or vest
- Neck gaiter
- Cap/visor or buff (for sun, sweat, or warmth)
- Long-sleeve thermal base layer (if required)
- Gloves (if required)
- Lightweight rain jacket or windbreaker (check weather forecast)
- Sunglasses (if sunny conditions expected)
✅ Hydration & Nutrition
- Hydration pack/vest or handheld bottles
- Electrolyte mix or tabs
- Energy gels, chews, or bars (pre-measured by time/distance)
- Drop bag nutrition (if event allows)
- Pre-race snack (banana, oats bar, etc.)
- Recovery drink or snack for after the race
✅ Safety & Navigation
- Fully charged watch/GPS (with route loaded if needed)
- Mandatory kit (as per race rules: space blanket, whistle, first aid kit, etc.)
- Phone in waterproof pouch (emergency contacts pre-loaded)
- Headlamp and spare batteries (for early starts, night runs, or long distances)
✅ Comfort & Protection
- Sunscreen (applied before start, small tube in pack if hot)
- Anti-chafe balm / plasters (nipples, inner thighs, feet)
- Lightweight gloves/arm sleeves (if cold start)
- Insect repellent (if trail conditions require)
✅ Logistics & Extras
- Warm change of clothes for after the race
- Towel and wet wipes
- Flip-flops or recovery shoes
- Bag for dirty kit
- Pre-race warm-up plan (light jog, stretches, mobility work)
- Check-in cut-off times and course map overview
- Extra kit for drop bag or aid stations (change of socks, shirt, shoes)
✅ Mental Prep
- Race strategy reminder (pacing plan, nutrition intervals)
- Positive mindset cue (short mantra, motivation trigger)
- Quick scan of weather and course updates
