MANDATORY GEAR & OTHER INFO
The mandatory gear list contains what we believe is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during the event and in Kaga-city’s unpredictable weather systems. If you would normally take something extra on a run of this duration, you should still take it.
MANDATORY GEAR LISTS
Runners at Kaga Spa Trail Endurance 100 by UTMB will be required to carry a set of mandatory gear throughout their race. Basically, we are following the UTMB Global guidelines
The course passes through remote trails, where protection from the elements and medical/support services could be some time/distance from athletes needing assistance. It is therefore imperative that the mandatory gear is carried at all times.
| # | Item | 100K | 50K | 20K | Penalty | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drink | 1L+ | 1L+ | 500ml+ | Disqualification | Sealed, Resealable container capable of 1L+ drink, designated by hydration (please avoid using disposable plastic bottles for environmental reasons.) |
| 2 | Energy food reserve | Y | Y | Y | 1hour for 100K, 30min for 50K/20K | Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65g) |
| 3 | Personal cup (for aid station) | Y | Y | Y | 1hour for 100K, 30min for 50K/20K | 15cl minimum, bottles or flasks on #1 with lids are not accepted |
| 4 | Waterproof rain wear | jacket and over-pants | jacket and over-pants | jacket | Disqualification | Jacket must, imperatively, have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air bents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability. The runner must judge whether, according to the aforementioned criteria, the jacket complies with the regulations and therefore is suitable for bad weather in the mountains. However, during the check, the race director’s opinion on the matter shall prevail. |
| 5 | Light (confirmed lighting) with spare batteries or power sources | Y (2 Lights (confirmed lighting) with spare batteries or power sources for each) | Y (1 light and 1 battery) | N (recommended) | Disqualification | 2nd Light is allowed for spare battery, smartphones and watches are not accepted |
| 6 | Survival sheet/blanket | Y | Y | Y | Disqualification | 1.4m x 2.m at minimum |
| 7 | First aid kit | Y | Y | Y | Disqualification | bring your own needs such as Whistle, Gauze, Antiseptic, Self-adhering elastic bandage (100cm x 6cm+), Poison remover, Vaseline, Knife or scissors for cutting elastic bandage, Sewing kit etc. |
| 8 | Smartphone | Y | Y | Y | 15min | Please install LiveTrail application before your start. The runners must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race, so keep the phone on, do not turned off or in airplane mode. An external battery is highly recommended. |
| 9 | Bear bell | Y | Y | Y | 1hour for 100K, 30min for 50K/20K | |
| 10 | ID – Passport/ID card | Y | Y | Y | 1hour for 100K, 30min for 50K/20K | Copies are allowed. |
Others Please bring any other equipment you may need such as Portable toilet, Warm clothes, Beanie, Gloves, Compass, Map, Sunscreen, etc.
Use of poles not carried from start of race or abandonment of poles during the race will subject athlete to 1 hour penalty.
BEAR BELL Pre‐SALE
“Montbell” brand bear bells with the race official logo will be sold at a 5% discount from the regular price (race day price) of 2,500 JPY (incl; tax). The bells will be handed out at the race check-in (at the race EXPO) on June 19-20. KagaSpa by UTMB will be held in an area inhabited by wild animals. Please be aware that the course includes bears, and all runners (100K, 50K, 20K) must carry a bear bell. Bear bells can be purchased through the KagaSpa entry website, as well as parking lot and shuttle buses. Please refer to the manual below for the procedure.
Bear Bell Item Information
This bear bell is designed to alert bears, wild boars, and other wild animals to the presence of humans. It comes with a carabiner so it can be attached to a backpack or belt loop with a single touch. The carabiner is designed not to rotate. There is no muffling function, but you can muffle the sound by stuffing tissues or other objects inside the bell.
Price: 2,500JPY at race Expo, 2,350 JPY at pre-sale (including tax)
Maximum available quantity per person: 3units
Material: Carabiner: Aluminum alloy / Body: Steel
Weight: 39g
Size: 26 x 50mm (carabiner) / Width 50 x Height 35 x Thickness 30mm (bell)
Where to Buy: You can buy from the "My Registration page" on KagaSpa by UTMB Entry site.
