Kit Lists

Three Trails Half Kit List

  • Folding Cup for use in Checkpoint / finish line drinks station - there will NOT be plastic/paper cups for participants in this race. You may use any bottles you have to drink from whilst in checkpoints instead of bringing a separate cup - that’s fine (if you are running with bottles!). The point is we will NOT have cups for you at checkpoints!

  • Mobile Phone so that you can call / be contacted in emergencies

Five Trails 50k Ultra Kit List

The Kit List for this race has been planned to keep you safe and comfortable in the event of issue/emergency, but takes into account the regular support on the course and ease of access to the the route should there be a problem.  This kit is mandatory and is to be carried by each participant at all times during the race.  

  • Waterproof Jacket (Windproof not sufficient, must be hooded jacket with taped seams)

  • Hat (Buff style headwear not acceptable as your only hat, please bring something warmer in case of use in an emergency)

  • Gloves (Fingerless gloves not acceptable)

  • Foil space blanket (even better, one of these!)

  • First Aid Provision - Sterile dressing and bandage as a minimum

  • Charged mobile phone (Waterproofed in plastic freezer bag or equivalent)

  • Hydration system with minimum 500ml capacity

  • Folding Cup for use in Checkpoints - there will NOT be plastic/paper cups for participants in this race. You may use your bottles to drink from whilst in checkpoints instead of bringing a cup - that’s fine. The point is we will NOT have cups for you at checkpoints!

  • Basic nutrition (to be supplemented via Checkpoints)

  • Headtorch - You will likely need a headtorch if you are 8 hours plus - this is NOT a mandatory item for everyone to bring, just those that may need one.

  • Waterproof Trousers are highly recommended if the weather is bad and could make the difference between completing or not. There are some very open and exposed areas of the route on the South Downs Way that could be very cold in bad weather. Those taking longer to cover the distance should very much think of having them in bad weather.