TEAM EQUIPMENT

TEAM EQUIPMENT - REQUIRED (bold items required at check-in)

• 2 flashlights or headlamps, extra batteries; from sunset to sunrise, runners must carry a lighted flashlight

• 2 reflective vests, required from sunset to sunrise and recommended at all times

• 2 flashing red LED lights - one required to be worn on the runner's back from sunset to sunrise (these will be available for sale at the start for a nominal fee if you need them)

• 2 vehicle signs "CAUTION-RUNNER ON ROAD" (minimum 17 x 22 inches) to be attached to the rear of each teams two vehicles. These can be hand made but they must be legible) - one sign for Ultra Teams

• 2 First Aid kits for blisters, abrasions, etc. - one kit for Ultra Teams

• 2 Trash bags - one bag for Ultra Teams

• One copy of both the Relay Handbook and the Leg Maps Book in each van

• 2 vehicles for 12-person teams, 1 vehicle only for Ultra teams (maximum 6.5 x 19 feet) ; No buses, campers, limousines, trailers, motor homes, or extra vehicles

• Clipboard for Team Time Record

• Vehicle registration and insurance

• Watch/stopwatch for clipboard with Team Time Record

• Water, electrolyte/sports drinks, food since there are no aid stations
  

TEAM EQUIPMENT - RECOMMENDED FOR EACH VEHICLE

• Cooler with ice

• Food, drinks

• Maps

• Markers, pens, pencils, paper

• Cell phones, 2-way radios

• Tape for vehicle signs

• Toilet paper, wet wipes, paper towels, cups
  

RUNNER EQUIPMENT - RECOMMENDED

• Additional blinking red light for extra safety

• Bear bells and/or pepper spray if nervous about animals

• Bandana for dusty roads (Legs 13 - 15)

• Camera

• Driver license, ID required for "Masters" and "Flatlander" competitive teams

• Flashlight or headlamp, 2 per team required, but many runners bring their own

• Food, drinks

• Foot-care aids

• Hat or visor to reduce glare of headlights

• Money, credit card

• Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash

• Protective aids: pepper spray, phone, whistle

• Reflective and warm clothing; Legs 18-20 may be cold

• Rain gear - you never know in the mountains of Colorado

• Reflective vest - 2 per team required, but an extra avoids wearing a sweaty vest

• Running shoes, shirts, shorts, socks - a clean set for each leg

• Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, towel

• Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground cloth/tent

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat

• Vaseline

• Water bottle

Updated 9/3/2008