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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drink | 1L+ | 1L+ | 500ml+ | Disqualification | |
| Energy food | Y | Y | Y | 1hour for 100K, 30min for 50K/20K | |
| Portable Cup (for aids) | Y | Y | Y | 1hour for 100K, 30min for 50K/20K | |
| Waterproof rain wear | top and bottom | top and bottom | top | Disqualification | |
| Light (confirmed lighting) and their battery | Y | Y | N (recommended) | DQ | 2nd Light is allowed, mobile phones and watches are not accepted |
| Survival sheet/blanket | Y | Y | Y | DQ | |
| First aid kit | Y | Y | Y | DQ | bring your own needs such as gauze, antiseptic, bandage, poison remover, etc. |
| Mobile phone | Y | Y | Y | 15min | Do not turned off or in airplane mode |
| Bear bell | Y | Y | Y | 1hour for 100K, 30min for 50K/20K |
Others Please bring any other equipment you may need such as portable toilet, warm clothes, gloves, whistle, 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] 2units [Material] Carabiner: Aluminum alloy / Body: Steel [Weight] 39g [Size] 26 x 50mm (carabiner) / Width 50 x Height 35 x Thickness 30mm (bell)
