Hey everyone, it’s Declan! With 38 weeks to go until The Wall Ultra Marathon on June 14th, 2025, this week I’m diving into the essentials-gear and kit. One of the biggest decisions for long-distance running is choosing the right running bag, and I have no idea!
ULTRAMARATHON MANDATORY KIT LIST
Running shoes or walking boots. We recommend road shoes.
Running pack/vest.
Hydration bladder or bottles. A 2L carrying capacity is required.
Basic first aid kit containing a triangular or conformable roller bandage, assorted adhesive dressings including 1 at least 100mm x 100mm. Gauze or gauze bandage and paracetamol.
Spare food to be carried with you
Survival bag, NOT blanket
Whistle
Reusable cup suitable for hot drinks at Pit Stops
Insulating mid layer merino or synthetic similar
Full waterproof body cover, long sleeve jacket and full length trousers with taped seams
Additional full length leg cover if you are running in shorts (eg a pair of leggings, if you are wearing leggings you do not need to carry a second pair)
Fully charged phone
Method of payment (card/cash/apple pay)
Tracker (supplied)
Hat or buff and a pair of gloves
Headtorch
Rear red light or reflective/hi-vis patch (10cm x 2cm minimum)
Spare batteries for your headtorch or back up light source
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