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Bring whatever you think you’ll need to be comfortable (as comfortable as one can be running through water, fire, and mud for a day) and safe during the event; but remember, it is your responsibility to deal with the consequences of whatever gear you bring. You cannot abandon unwanted gear on the course.

In 2011, many participants underestimated the cold and did not heed our warning to bring a wetsuit. Many such competitors withdrew from the competition before completing even one lap. If you plan to be around for more than a couple of hours we strongly suggest you do not take the cold lightly.

REQUIRED GEAR

• Headlamp
• Clip-on safety strobe light
• Food and drink. We will be serving water and energy bars on the course, but you may not want to rely solely on those two sources to power you through.

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SUGGESTED PIT AREA GEAR

• Camping tent (2 person size or smaller)
• Sleeping bag
• Hand and foot warmers
• Dry towels
• Extra socks and clothes (remember cotton doesn’t dry out quickly!)
• Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen
• Band-Aids
• Vaseline
• Earplugs (if you want to catch some z’s)
• Ace bandages or braces if prone to injury
• Additional food and drinks as needed

SUGGESTED COURSE GEAR

• Wetsuit (recommend 6mm surf wetsuit with a hood) – STRONGLY RECOMMENDED IF COLD WEATHER
• Waterproof hat
• Waterproof jacket
• Triathlon shoes/Aqua shoes
• Gloves
• Running tights
• Personal hydration system
• Race belt
• Swim cap

GEAR/ITEMS NOT ALLOWED

• Generators or heaters of any kind
• Cleats
• Pit crews
• Music Players (iPods, MP3s, etc.)
• Alcohol
• Steroids/Drugs
• Open Flames