When preparing your race bag for the UTMB®, certain accessories are essential. There are two categories: mandatory safety and survival gear required by the regulations, and recommended additional accessories for a smooth race.
Mandatory safety and survival gear
The UTMB® regulations require a precise list: mobile phone, whistle, adhesive elastic bandage, emergency blanket, 2 torches in good working order, ID document and a personal cup of at least 15 cl (bottles and soft flasks with caps are not accepted). Any item missing from this list may prevent you from starting. Find the full details (dimensions, battery life, recommended brightness) in our dedicated article Survival and safety gear to prepare for the UTMB®.
Recommended additional accessories
This list is not mandatory but strongly recommended by the organisation and experienced runners:
- A lightweight power bank (under 200 g for the best ones) to keep your phone charged
- Spare warm clothing — essential in case of cold, rain or injury
- Trail poles: if you start with them, you must keep them for the entire race — picking them up along the way is not allowed
- Trail gloves to protect your hands
- Anti-chafing cream for friction zones
- A pair of sunglasses suited to trail
- A little cash for unexpected situations
- A GPS watch to navigate and track your route
- A knife or scissors, useful for adhesive tape
- A small sewing kit for emergency repairs
Frequently asked questions
Is a cup really mandatory?
Yes, bottles and soft flasks with caps are not accepted under the regulations.
Can you pick up poles during the race?
No, if you start with them, you must keep them until the finish.
Learn more
- Packing your race bag for the UTMB®
- Survival and safety gear to prepare for the UTMB®
- Mandatory kit for the UTMB®
- The ideal kit for the UTMB®
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