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.

PLEASE NOTE: To reduce waste, we are a cup-less event. Athletes are required to carry their own drinking cup, bottle or hydration vest that they can use at aid stations for the selection of drinks. We recommend you also carry water between aid stations.

100km & 50km

Drink (500ml or more)
food for action
portable cup (for aids)
clothes that can withstand rain for a long time (top and bottom)
light (confirmed lighting)
survival sheet
first aid kit (gauze, antiseptic, bandage, etc.)
cell phone
bear bell
others (portable toilet, warm clothes, gloves, whistle, compass, map, etc.), Please bring any other equipment you may need.

20km

500ml or more of drink
food for action
portable cup (for aids)
clothes that can withstand rain for a long time (top)
cell phone
bear bell
others, such as light (confirmed lighting), survival sheet, first aid kit (gauze, disinfectant, bandage, etc.), portable toilet, warm clothes, gloves, whistle, compass, etc.), Please bring any equipment that you may need.

All runners in KagaSpa100, KagaSpa50 & KagaSpa20 is responsible to ensure they have all the required mandatory gears before starting the race. There will not be any gear checks during the check in process before bib collection at the race expo.

Runners will have their mandatory gears checked randomly at selected aid stations on route. Runners are to abide to the instructions by the officials at the aid stations. If you are missing any item you will not be allowed to continue until the item is replaced. You will also receive a time penalty.

Athletes must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the race. No mandatory gear = no race!

Excerpts from Race Rules and Regulations

100K

BREACH OF REGULATION	PENALTIES (*) – DISQUALIFICATION
Absence of mandatory safety equipment(s) (complete lack of water reserve no waterproof jacket with hood, no headlamp, no survival blanket, no smartphone)	Disqualification
Absence of other mandatory (including only 1 headlamp or insufficient water reserve)	1 hour penalty during which the runner is encouraged to get the missing equipment
Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked	Disqualification
Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode	15 minute penalty
Lack of visible race-bib	15 minutes penalty
Wearing a non-conforming race-bib	15 minute penalty during which time the runner places their race-bib in a manner which conforms to the rules

50K /20K

BREACH OF REGULATION	PENALTIES (*) – DISQUALIFICATION
Absence of mandatory safety equipment(s) (complete lack of water reserve no waterproof jacket with hood, no headlamp, no survival blanket, no smartphone)	Disqualification
Absence of other mandatory (including only 1 headlamp or insufficient water reserve)	30 minutes penalty during which the runner is encouraged to get the missing equipment
Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked	Disqualification
Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode	15 minute penalty
Lack of visible race-bib	15 minutes penalty
Wearing a non-conforming race-bib	15 minute penalty during which time the runner places their race-bib in a manner which conforms to the rules