Below is a list of necessary and recommended equipment for each of the races — Ice Trail (IT), Ice Trail Medium (ITM) and Ice Trail Short (ITS). The list includes a brief description of each item and a justification for why the organizers require or recommend having the item.
To enter the race, all participants, without exception, must have all the items marked as "mandatory". Immediately before the start of the race, the organizers may declare some things optional, based on the latest weather forecasts. Runners must carry all the required equipment on their own from start to finish, on their own or in their backpacks. Volunteers working at a distance may require the participant to provide equipment that is mandatory. After such a check, the participant will be fined +20 minutes before the finish time for each item of missing mandatory equipment.
"R" - Recommended
"M" - Mandatory
Equipment | IT | ITM | ITS |
Cellphone Why? The mobile phone will allow the participant to receive or make calls to the organizers in case of emergencies. Make sure the battery is fully charged before starting your race and avoid any use of the phone unnecessarily. Features that consume a lot of battery power, such as bluetooth or wifi are preferably disabled. |
M | M | M |
Whistle Why? A whistle is needed to call for help or attract attention in an emergency. |
M | M | R |
Isofolia Why? Isofolia is usually used to cover an injured person while waiting for help to arrive, but it can also be used to protect against wind or rain. Exactly how isofolia should be used to cover an injured person depends on the situation: To preserve heat: the silver side should be in contact with the human body, and the golden side should look outwards. Such use is advisable when cooling or need to wait for help in the cold. |
M | M | — |
Headlamp with a set of replaceable batteries Why? Accidental switching on of the lantern, which is not noticed by the runner in time, can significantly discharge the batteries and lead to the fact that the lantern will not work when needed - which is why it is also necessary to have a set of replaceable batteries. |
M | — | — |
Individual glass or mug Why? We do not use disposable tableware at feeding points for environmental reasons, so it is necessary to have an individual container that can quickly collect and drink. |
M | M | R |
Waterproof breathable jacket Why? A waterproof breathable jacket may be needed for the entire race or for several hours, depending on weather conditions. Why waterproof? If your body is wet for a long time, it can lead to serious problems. |
M | M | M |
Fleece thermal jacket Why? There may be various situations that will force the runner to significantly slow down or even stop during the race. Situations such as injury, excessive exhaustion, helping another runner, etc. can cause a significant drop in body temperature before the runner reaches the nearest intermediate camp or waits for help. |
M | M | R |
Leggings or pants These can also be shorts, if they, in combination with socks, completely cover the runner's legs without leaving his knees open. Short shorts and uncovered legs are not allowed! |
M | M | M |
Warm hat Why? The head is one of the parts of the body through which the greatest heat loss occurs. A summer hat is not enough to run in the winter. |
M | M | M |
Spare socks Dry socks, to be able to replace wet socks on your feet. |
M | M | Р |
Tank or containers for liquids with a total volume of at least 0.5 liters. Why? We care about the preservation of the environment, and therefore intermediate camps at all distances are not provided with disposable cups. |
M | M | Р |
Gloves Why? Human limbs, including the hands, are most prone to cooling. |
M | M | M |
Leggings or boot covers Shank pads that prevent snow from getting into sneakers. With a lot of snow, the lack of boot covers will add significant difficulties in overcoming any distance |
R | R | R |
Backpack A running backpack is big enough to hold the things you need. |
R | R | R |
Energy food Energy bars, gels, etc. |
R | R | — |
Mini first aid kit The simplest means to treat minimal scratches and calluses |
R | R | R |
Own utensils (plate, cup, spoon) for pasta party at the finish Become a UTL eco-ambassador: grab your own plate and cup and reduce paper waste. You don't have to run with her, just come with her to the pasta party after the race. Everyone who comes to the pasta party with their plate will have a delicacy. Thanks for support! |
R | R | R |