Mandatory kit
Carry every item ticked for your race, for the whole race. Kit checks may take place at registration and on the course.
The list
| Item | 100K | 50K | 25K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footwear suited to the race terrain | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Waterproof jacket with hood and taped seams | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Waterproof trousers with taped seams | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Warm base layer, hat and gloves | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Foil bivy bag | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Elastic adhesive bandage, at least 100 cm × 6 cm (for strapping a joint or holding a dressing) | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Whistle and compass | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Fully charged mobile phone, switched on, with the race emergency number saved | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Map of the route, and the GPX loaded on a watch or phone | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Tracking device (supplied at registration) | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Minimum 1.5 litres of water carrying capacity | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Not required for the 25K |
| Minimum 1 litre of water carrying capacity | Not required for the 100K | Not required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Collapsible cup | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Emergency food and drink | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Headtorch, minimum 200 lumens, with spare batteries | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Not required for the 25K |
| A second headtorch, minimum 200 lumens, with spare batteries | Required for the 100K | Not required for the 50K | Not required for the 25K |
Headtorches must be at least 200 lumens. The 100K runs through the night, so 100K runners carry two.
Cold weather kit
If the forecast is cold, we may also require the cold weather kit. We will tell every runner before registration opens. These items are carried on top of the mandatory kit, and apply to all three races.
| Item | 100K | 50K | 25K |
|---|---|---|---|
| A third warm layer, between your base layer and waterproof jacket (a fleece or compressible down jacket) | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Warm, waterproof gloves | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Full-length running tights | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Glasses with clear or photochromic lenses, to protect your eyes in strong wind | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
Hot weather kit
If the forecast is hot and sunny, we may also require the hot weather kit. We will tell every runner before registration opens. These items are carried on top of the mandatory kit, and apply to all three races.
| Item | 100K | 50K | 25K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun cream | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Sun protection for your head and neck, such as a sun hoody or a Sahara cap | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
| Sunglasses | Required for the 100K | Required for the 50K | Required for the 25K |
Registration and kit check
Registration opens 2 hours before each race starts and closes 15 minutes before the start.
- 100K: Friday 16:00–17:45
- 50K: Saturday 04:00–05:45
- 25K: Saturday 06:00–07:45
Why a cup?
Granite Peaks Ultras is cup free. There are no disposable cups at any aid station or at the finish, so every runner carries their own collapsible cup.