Equipment

At the equipment check before the race, the mandatory equipment will be thoroughly checked by the organisers. Competitors are not allowed to participate in the race if any of the items declared as mandatory equipment is missing. Irregular equipment checks might be carried out at any time during the race week. Absence of any of the mandatory equipment items can result in a time-penalty or disqualification.

Mandatory Equipment during the race:
This equipment items must be carried by each competitor at all times during the race.

 

Item

Quantity

Comment

Light running backpack

1

To carry mandatory racing equipment and Hydration System

Headlamp & spare batteries

1

 

Compass

1

For emergency situations

Safety Pins

12

To fix the bibs and back-up

Knife

1

Multi-tool or single

Whistle

1

For emergency situations as signal

Survival Blanket

1

To cover heat. aluminium

Alcohol gel, desinfection

1

Minimum of 50ml

Sunglasses

1

UV-Protection

Insect Repellent

1

As you are in tropical regions, it is absolutely mandatory to bring sufficient for the whole event

Medication

 

light pain killers, like Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Paracetamol

Blister Kid

1

Plaster, Tape, Second Skin etc.,sterilised needle, pad, alcohol wipes

Red Flashing Light or glow sticks (2 pcs)

1

To be worn on the back of the runner during darkness

Hydration System

1

Minimum of 2 litres

Energy Bars/Gels/Snacks

 

one week supply, carry enough for one stage

Electrolyte/Salt Tablets

 

one week supply

Lightweight rainjacket

1

 

Plastic Bag

1

To protect your equipment against rain

 

Mandatory Equipment for full week (additional to racing equipment):
This equipment has to be brought by each competitor to the check-in/equipment check of the race. It will be transported by porters/drivers from camp to camp and available at the finish-line of each stage. It must be packed in a single bag with the total weight not exceeding 10kg per person. Additional weight will have to be carried by the runner.

Personal luggage that is not used during the race week will be transported directlyfrom the Hotel in Phnom Penh to the Hotel in Angkor. One bag per person is allowed.

ItemQuantityComment
backpack/bag 1to transport equipment from camp to camp
sleeping bag1
cap1sun protection
sunscreen1SPF 30 is recommended
6-day food supply7a miniumum of 2000 calories per day = 12000 calories for 6 days. Your own food has to be sufficient for the time from Saturday evening before start to Friday including last stage.
toilet paper/tissues
spare set of clothes1to wear in camp

Optional Equipment:
This equipment is optional but recommended by the organisers.

ItemComments
sleeping pad/matmakes for more comfortable sleeping
trekking polessave energy while walking
toothbrush/toothpaste
towel
watch
camera
flip-flops/sandalsto wear in the camp
eating utensilscup/plate/cutlery
tissue/wet wipes