Required and Recommended Gear

Racers are required to have certain gear to participate. The required items may change a little from race to race.

Each participant, required:

• Needed during biking part of course only: a mountain bike, helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light
• trekking shoes suitable for both soft/uneven and hard surfaces. (If you want to trek in your biking shoes or bike in your trekking shoes, that's fine with us.)
• light for use on foot. (This can be the same as your bike light; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 20 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency and medical information (to be carried with emergency reference card issued by organizers):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each participant, recommended:

• reflective or light colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold.
• plastic bag or map case to protect course map (each participant will receive a map)

Each team, required:

• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect passport
• compass
• cell phone for emergencies

Each participant, required:

• Needed during biking part of course only: a bike (road or mountain), helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light
• trekking shoes suitable for both smooth trails and very bumpy and uneven surfaces. (We recommend against trekking in biking shoes for this event.)
• light for use on foot. (This can be the same as your bike light; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 20 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency and medical information (to be carried with emergency reference card issued by organizers):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each participant, recommended:

• if your ankles are weak or prone to spraining, then you should consider taping or wearing ankle-supporting shoes
• reflective or light colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• plastic bag or map case to protect course map (each participant will receive a map)

Each team, required:

• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect passport
• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• cell phone for emergencies

Each participant, required:

• Needed during canoeing part of course only:
  • personal floatation device (must be worn while in the boats; provided with canoe rental, but you can bring your own)
  • paddle (canoe paddle provided with rental, but you can bring your own canoe or kayak paddle)
• Needed during biking part of course only: a bike (road or mountain), helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light
• trekking shoes suitable for both smooth trails and very bumpy and uneven surfaces.
• light for use on foot. (This is not required for the canoeing and can be the same as your bike light; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 16 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number for race staff

Each participant, recommended:

• if your ankles are weak or prone to spraining, then you might consider taping or wearing ankle-supporting shoes
• reflective or light colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• plastic bag or map case to protect course map (each participant will receive a map)
• emergency and medical information (to be carried on emergency reference card):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each team, required:

• one canoe for every two or three people; must be rented on-site from the Waterfront Activities Center (in other words, you may not use your own boat, unless it happens to be identical to the WAC boats--aluminum, etc.). ID required as deposit for rental. Rental price is at most $7.50 per hour per boat--less for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Solo racers are encouraged to pair up for the canoeing stage, then you can separate for the remainder of the race.
• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect passport
• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• cell phone for emergencies

Each participant, required:

• Needed during biking part of course only: a mountain bike, helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light
• trekking shoes suitable for both smooth trails and bumpy and uneven surfaces.
• light for use on foot. (This can be the same as your bike light; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 16 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number for race staff

Each participant, recommended:

• if your ankles are weak or prone to spraining, then you might consider taping or wearing ankle-supporting shoes
• reflective or light colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• emergency and medical information (to be carried on emergency reference card):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each team, required:

• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect map(s) and passport
• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• cell phone for emergencies

Each participant, required:

• Needed during biking part of course only: a mountain bike and a helmet
• trekking shoes suitable for both smooth trails and bumpy and uneven surfaces.
• light.
• capacity to carry at least 16 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders). Note: the course is long enough that you will probably need to drink a few liters, but you are not required to be able to carry all that fluid all the time.
• waterproof jacket
• emergency (mylar) blanket
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number for race staff

Each participant, recommended:

• trekking shoes (there is trekking on trails in the middle of the bike leg, so you may wish to carry these on the bike)
• reflective or light colored clothing if it is an overcast or rainy day
• flashing red rear bike light, so that you are more visible when encountering cars
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, rain pants if it's a particularly wet day; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• emergency and medical information (to be carried on emergency reference card):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each team, required:

• map cases or plastic bags suitable to protect your course maps and passport
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, an extra tube, and a patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece (e.g. a watch)
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• cell phone for emergencies
• first aid kit
• towing gear (e.g. WeGo Team Link), so that faster team members can assist slower members

Each participant, required:

• Needed during biking part of course only: a mountain bike, helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light
• trekking shoes suitable for both smooth trails and bumpy and uneven surfaces.
• light for use on foot. (This can be the same as your bike light, if it can be detached from your bike; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 16 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number for race staff

Each participant, recommended:

• if your ankles are weak or prone to spraining, then you might consider taping or wearing ankle-supporting shoes
• reflective or light-colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• emergency and medical information (to be carried on emergency reference card):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each team, required:

• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect map(s) and passport
• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• first aid supplies, especially to treat any medical conditions that increase the risk of serious injury to a member of the team, such as severe allergy to bee stings.
• cell phone for emergencies

Each participant, required:

• Needed during biking part of course only: a mountain bike, helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light (which can be handlebar- or helmet-mounted)
• trekking shoes suitable for both smooth trails and bumpy and uneven surfaces.
• light for use on foot. (This can be the same as your bike light, if it can be detached from your bike; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 16 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number for race staff

Each participant, recommended:

• if your ankles are weak or prone to spraining, then you might consider taping or wearing ankle-supporting shoes
• reflective or light-colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• emergency and medical information (to be carried on emergency reference card):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each team, required:

• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect map(s) and passport
• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• first aid supplies, especially to treat any medical conditions that increase the risk of serious injury to a member of the team, such as severe allergy to bee stings.
• cell phone for emergencies

Each participant, required:

• Needed during canoeing part of course only:
  • personal floatation device (must be worn while in the boats; provided with canoe rental, but you can bring your own)
  • paddle (canoe paddle provided with rental, but you can bring your own canoe or kayak paddle)
• Needed during biking part of course only: a bike (road or mountain), helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light
• trekking shoes suitable for multiple surfaces: pavement, trail, and off-trail.
• light for use on foot. (This is not required for the canoeing and can be the same as your bike light; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 16 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number for race staff

Each participant, recommended:

• a little energy food, such as Clif Bars, gels, drinks, trail mix, etc.
• reflective or light colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• plastic bag or map case to protect course map (each participant who wants a map will receive one)
• emergency and medical information (to be carried on emergency reference card in case of injury on course):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each team, required:

• one canoe for every two or three people; must be rented on-site from the Waterfront Activities Center (in other words, you may not use your own boat, unless it happens to be identical to the WAC boats--aluminum, etc.). ID required as deposit for rental. Rental price is at most $7.50 per hour per boat--less for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Solo racers are encouraged to pair up for the canoeing stage, then you can separate for the remainder of the race.
• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect passport
• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• cell phone for emergencies

Each participant, required:

• personal floatation device, type II or III (must be worn as instructed by race staff) -- The organizers have a small number of PFDs to loan to those for whom it is a major hardship to bring one
• Needed during biking part of course only: mountain bike, helmet, and a bike lighting system, including a blinking red rear light and a white front light
• trekking shoes suitable for multiple surfaces, including rugged, uneven footing.
• light for use on foot. (This can be the same as your bike light; the important thing is that you have a light with you for travel after dark.)
• capacity to carry at least 16 oz of water or sports drink at all times (bottles, bladders)
• personal identification (driver's license or Road ID, for example)
• emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number for race staff

Each participant, recommended:

• a little energy food, such as Clif Bars, gels, drinks, trail mix, etc.
• reflective or light colored clothing
• extra clothing appropriate to the weather: for example, a waterproof jacket or shell if there's a chance of rain; hat and warm layers if it's cold
• plastic bag or map case to protect course map (each participant who wants a map will receive one)
• emergency and medical information (to be carried on emergency reference card in case of injury on course):
  • emergency contact person (ideally reachable during race) and phone number
  • any allergies (for example, peanuts or bee stings)
  • any drug allergies
  • important medical conditions that could affect emergency treatment
  • HMO information

Each team, required:

• one emergency (mylar) blanket for every one or two people (one blanket for solos and teams of two; two blankets for teams of three or four)
• one folding blade knife or scissors
• tire pump, tire levers, and an extra tube or patch kit (biking part only)
• time piece
• writing implement (pencil or waterproof pen)

Each team, recommended:

• plastic bag or map case to protect passport
• compass
• map holder for bike handlebars
• cell phone for emergencies