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 |
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Light running backpack | 1 | To carry mandatory racing equipment and Hydration System |
Headlamp & spare batteries | 1 |
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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 |
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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.
Item | Quantity | Comment |
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backpack/bag | 1 | to transport equipment from camp to camp |
sleeping bag | 1 | |
cap | 1 | sun protection |
sunscreen | 1 | SPF 30 is recommended |
6-day food supply | 7 | a 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 clothes | 1 | to wear in camp |
Optional Equipment:
This equipment is optional but recommended by the organisers.
Item | Comments |
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sleeping pad/mat | makes for more comfortable sleeping |
trekking poles | save energy while walking |
toothbrush/toothpaste | |
towel | |
watch | |
camera | |
flip-flops/sandals | to wear in the camp |
eating utensils | cup/plate/cutlery |
tissue/wet wipes |
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