MANDATORY GEAR
In order to ensure their security and the smooth running of each event, each participant must carry with them all the items listed in the mandatory equipment checklist (see below). And take all the equipment with them during the race even if the runner is not using it.
According to the weather or other safety relevant conditions (like darkness, dangerous sections), the organization might require to use those items (or some of them). Example: If the temperature drops suddenly, race officials may require that the listed additional clothing has to be worn.
Systematic and/or random checks will be carried out during the race. A penalty up to disqualification will be applied to runners who do not have all the mandatory equipment with them (see PENALTIES).
Please note: the items included in the mandatory equipment checklist are the basic pieces that each trail-runner must adapt according to their own skills. In particular, you should not choose the lightest possible clothing but prefer clothing that really provides good protection in the mountains against cold, wind, and snow, and therefore better safety and performance.
Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
- Closed trail running shoes with a tread that is suitable for running in alpine terrain
- Running back pack/running belt
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column
- Warm extra clothing (long sleeved shirt or shirt with arm warmers and running pants or leg warmers); basic rule: it is not allowed to see any skin!
- Gloves and beanie/buff (head and ears has to be covered)
- 2 functional headlamps and replacement batteries
- Labeling of a competitor’s food / beverage supplies by the individual’s start number
- Drinking cup to get drinks at the food stations
- Sealable water bottles/containers with a capacity of at least 1.5 liters
- Emergency kit (minimum: 1x compress 10 x 10 cm, 2x bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket)
- GPS watch with a saved track of the selected route (or, alternatively, a map of the route on a smartphone in a navigation app).
- Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved in its address book to be able to make emergency calls (it must be made sure that the phone can make calls from within Austria as well): +49 8324 933 550
- Helmet: You can pack your helmet in/to your drop bag for the Z13 in Biberwier. The section where you must wear the helmet begins approximately 6.5 kilometers after the aid station and is approximately 2 kilometers long. After another 2 kilometers, you will reach the Z3 Pestkapelle, where you can return the helmet. Note: all kind of helmets are allowed.
- Optional: running belt for attaching the race bib to the front of the torso
- Recommended: poles
Drop Bags: In addition to the drop bag for the finish in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you have the option of having two additional drop bag deposited – at DORMERO Hotel/Biberwier (Z13) and Schloss Elmau (Z7). Those will then also be brought to the finish in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
- Closed trail running shoes with a tread that is suitable for running in alpine terrain
- Running back pack/running belt
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column
- Warm extra clothing (long sleeved shirt or shirt with arm warmers and running pants or leg warmers); basic rule: it is not allowed to see any skin!
- Gloves and beanie/buff (head and ears has to be covered)
- Functioning headlamp and replacement batteries. Alternative: replacement lamp
- Labeling of a competitor’s food / beverage supplies by the individual’s start number
- Drinking cup to get drinks at the food stations
- Sealable water bottles/containers with a capacity of at least 1.5 liters
- Emergency kit (minimum: 1x compress 10 x 10 cm, 2x bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket)
- GPS watch with a saved track of the selected route (or, alternatively, a map of the route on a smartphone in a navigation app).
- Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved in its address book to be able to make emergency calls (it must be made sure that the phone can make calls from within Austria as well): +49 8324 933 550
- Recommended: poles
- Optional: running belt for attaching the race bib to the front of the torso
Drop Bags: In addition to the drop bag for the finish in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you have the option to deposit an additional drop bag at the aid station ‘Z5 Hubertushof.’ This bag will also be transported to the finish in Garmisch-Partenkirchen afterwards.
- Closed trail running shoes with a tread that is suitable for running in alpine terrain
- Running back pack/running belt
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column
- Warm extra clothing (long sleeved shirt or shirt with arm warmers and running pants or leg warmers); basic rule: it is not allowed to see any skin!
- Gloves and beanie/buff (head and ears has to be covered)
- Functioning headlamp and replacement batteries. Alternative: replacement lamp
- Labeling of a competitor’s food / beverage supplies by the individual’s start number
- Drinking cup to get drinks at the food stations
- Sealable water bottles/containers with a capacity of at least 1.5 liters
- Emergency kit (minimum: 1x compress 10 x 10 cm, 2x bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket)
- GPS watch with a saved track of the selected route (or, alternatively, a map of the route on a smartphone in a navigation app).
- Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved in its address book to be able to make emergency calls (it must be made sure that the phone can make calls from within Austria as well): +49 8324 933 550
- Recommended: poles
- Optional: running belt for attaching the race bib to the front of the torso
Drop Bags: In addition to the drop bag for the finish in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you have the option to deposit an additional drop bag at the aid station ‘Z5 Hubertushof.’ This bag will also be transported to the finish in Garmisch-Partenkirchen afterwards. Both bags will be collected at the start Area in Ehrwald.
- Closed trail running shoes with a tread that is suitable for running in alpine terrain
- Running back pack/running belt
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column
- Warm extra clothing (long sleeved shirt or shirt with arm warmers and running pants or leg warmers); basic rule: it is not allowed to see any skin!
- Gloves and beanie/buff (head and ears has to be covered)
- Functioning headlamp and replacement batteries. Alternative: replacement lamp
- Labeling of a competitor’s food / beverage supplies by the individual’s start number
- Drinking cup to get drinks at the food stations
- Sealable water bottles/containers with a capacity of at least 1.5 liters
- Emergency kit (minimum: 1x compress 10 x 10 cm, 2x bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket)
- GPS watch with a saved track of the selected route (or, alternatively, a map of the route on a smartphone in a navigation app).
- Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved in its address book to be able to make emergency calls (it must be made sure that the phone can make calls from within Austria as well): +49 8324 933 550
- Recommended: poles
- Optional: running belt for attaching the race bib to the front of the torso
- Closed trail running shoes with a tread that is suitable for running in alpine terrain
- Running back pack/running belt
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column
- Running pants or leg warmers; basic rule: it is not allowed to see any skin!
- Gloves and beanie/buff (head and ears has to be covered)
- Labeling of a competitor’s food / beverage supplies by the individual’s start number
- Drinking cup to get drinks at the food stations
- Sealable water bottles/containers with a capacity of at least 1 liter
- Emergency kit (minimum: 1x compress 10 x 10 cm, 2x bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket)
- GPS watch with a saved track of the selected route (or, alternatively, a map of the route on a smartphone in a navigation app).
- Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved in its address book to be able to make emergency calls (it must be made sure that the phone can make calls from within Austria as well): +49 8324 933 550
- Recommended: poles
- Optional: running belt for attaching the race bib to the front of the torso
- Closed trail running shoes with a tread that is suitable for running in alpine terrain
- Running back pack/running belt
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column
- Warm extra clothing (long sleeved shirt or shirt with arm warmers and running pants or leg warmers); basic rule: it is not allowed to see any skin!
- Gloves and beanie/buff (head and ears has to be covered)
- Labeling of a competitor’s food / beverage supplies by the individual’s start number
- Drinking cup to get drinks at the food stations
- Sealable water bottles/containers with a capacity of at least 1 liter
- Emergency kit (minimum: 1x compress 10 x 10 cm, 2x bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket)
- GPS watch with a saved track of the selected route (or, alternatively, a map of the route on a smartphone in a navigation app).
- Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved in its address book to be able to make emergency calls (it must be made sure that the phone can make calls from within Austria as well): +49 8324 933 550
- Recommended: poles
- Optional: running belt for attaching the race bib to the front of the torso
- Closed trail running shoes with a tread that is suitable for running in alpine terrain
-Running back pack/running belt
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column
- Labeling of a competitor’s food / beverage supplies by the individual’s start number
- Drinking cup to get drinks at the food stations
- Sealable water bottles/containers with a capacity of at least 1 liter
- Emergency kit (minimum: 1x compress 10 x 10 cm, 2x bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket)
- GPS watch with a saved track of the selected route (or, alternatively, a map of the route on a smartphone in a navigation app).
- Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved in its address book to be able to make emergency calls (it must be made sure that the phone can make calls from within Austria as well): +49 8324 933 550
- Recommended: poles
- Recommended: Headlamp for all runners who expect their run to take more than 3 hours
- Optional: running belt for attaching the race bib to the front of the torso
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