MANDATORY GEARS
Notes for All Categories
Athletes 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.
Other than the mandatory gears, 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.
KAGASPA 100K
| # | Item | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1L+ Drink | Sealed, Resealable container capable of 1L+ drink, designated by hydration (please avoid using disposable plastic bottles for environmental reasons.) |
| 2 | Energy food reserve | |
| 3 | Personal cup (for aid station) | 15cl minimum, bottles or flasks on #1 with lids are not accepted |
| 4 | Waterproof rain wear (jacket and over-pants) | 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 | 2 Light (confirmed lighting) with spare batteries or power sources for each | 2nd Light is allowed for spare battery, smartphones and watches are not accepted |
| 6 | Survival sheet/blanket | 1.4m x 2.m at minimum |
| 7 | First aid kit | bring your own needs such as Gauze, Antiseptic, Self-adhering elastic bandage (100cm x 6cm+), Poison remover, Vaseline, Knife or scissors for cutting elastic bandage, Sewing kit etc. |
| 8 | Reachable Smartphone | 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 | An ideal bear bell should be loud enough to be clearly heard from at least 5 to 10 meters away. Additionally, mid- to low-pitched tones with resonance tend to carry farther and are more effective at alerting bears than high-pitched, tinny sounds. |
| 10 | Whistle | Please carry a whistle loud enough to alert rescuers, fellow runners, or staff from a distance in case of a fall or emergency. |
| 11 | ID – Passport/ID card | Copies are allowed. |
KAGASPA 50K
| # | Item | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1L+ Drink | Sealed, Resealable container capable of 1L+ drink, designated by hydration (please avoid using disposable plastic bottles for environmental reasons.) |
| 2 | Energy food reserve | |
| 3 | Personal cup (for aid station) | 15cl minimum, bottles or flasks on #1 with lids are not accepted |
| 4 | Waterproof rain wear: jacket and over-pants | 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 | 1 Light (confirmed lighting) with spare batteries or power sources | 2nd Light is allowed for spare battery, smartphones and watches are not accepted |
| 6 | Survival sheet/blanket | 1.4m x 2.m at minimum |
| 7 | First aid kit | 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 | Reachable Smartphone | 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 | An ideal bear bell should be loud enough to be clearly heard from at least 5 to 10 meters away. Additionally, mid- to low-pitched tones with resonance tend to carry farther and are more effective at alerting bears than high-pitched, tinny sounds. |
| 10 | Whistle | Please carry a whistle loud enough to alert rescuers, fellow runners, or staff from a distance in case of a fall or emergency. |
| 11 | ID – Passport/ID card | Copies are allowed. |
KAGASPA 20K
| # | Item | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500ml+ Drink | Sealed, Resealable container capable of 500ml+ drink, designated by hydration (please avoid using disposable plastic bottles for environmental reasons.) |
| 2 | Energy food reserve | |
| 3 | Personal cup (for aid station) | |
| 4 | Waterproof rain wear: jacket | 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 | Survival sheet/blanket | 1.4m x 2.m at minimum |
| 6 | First aid kit | 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. |
| 7 | Reachable Smartphone | 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. |
| 8 | Bear Bell | An ideal bear bell should be loud enough to be clearly heard from at least 5 to 10 meters away. Additionally, mid- to low-pitched tones with resonance tend to carry farther and are more effective at alerting bears than high-pitched, tinny sounds. |
| 9 | Whistle | Please carry a whistle loud enough to alert rescuers, fellow runners, or staff from a distance in case of a fall or emergency. |
| 10 | ID – Passport/ID card | Copies are allowed. |
BEAR BELL PRESALE
We are pleased to inform you that the official race bear bell (manufactured by Montbell), which had sold out quickly, will be available again in limited quantities in the model equipped with a silencer (as of Jan 6, 2026). 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 as one of the mandatory gears. Bear bells can be purchased through the registration website.
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 registration website.
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. The strap contains an internal magnet that enables a silent mode.
Price: 3,540 JPY (including tax)
Maximum available quantity per person: 10 units
Material: Carabiner: Aluminum alloy / Body: Steel
Weight: 44g
Size: 26 x 50mm (carabiner) / Width 50 x Height 35 x Thickness 30mm (bell)
How to Buy:
- On the “My Registration” page of the race entry site, enter the email address of your My UTMB account in the “Registration Email” field and the Booking Reference number issued at the time of entry in the “Booking Reference” field to log-in, then access “My Dashboard.” (if you already logged in, just please click your name on the navigation bar)
- Click “Edit Registration.”
- You can edit your entry details here. Enter a quantity of 1 or more for the bear bell (as of January 6, 2026, only bear bell with silencer is in stock), then click “Next” at the bottom of the page.
- Complete the payment on the next page. You will receive a Payment Confirmation email.
- Please pick up the item(s) on-site during the Pre-Race Check-in (June 18-20).