Recommended kit for all our events
Here's a list of what we'd recommend you bring to any XNRG race to help you prepare.
- Trail running shoes or walking boots
- Suitable running / walking clothing
- Minimum 500ml capacity water bottle or water hydration pack
- Cup for water / coke or tea / coffee – we do not provide plastic
cups anymore - Hydration tablets
- Nutrition - check out our 2024 sponsors Flaming Phoenix
- Long trousers / leggings
- Thermal top
- Warm hat / Buff or gloves
- Waterproof jacket with 20/20 taped seams
- Whistle
- Emergency silver blanket
- Mobile phone, fully charged and with an ICE (in case of
emergency) saved in your contacts - Head torch and spare batteries (absolutely vital)
Optional – your own map of the route or area covering the event e.g. a map of the Ridgeway.
Recommended Overnight Kit
If you’re staying overnight at one of our races, here’s what we recommend you pack:
- Sleeping mat or camp bed (you can hire a camp bed, just book it
through the online entry page) - Sleeping bag
- Comfortable clothing to relax in
- Wash kit and towel (showers available)
- Ear plugs and eye mask
- Phone/GPS charger
- Change of running clothes
- Foot care kit
- Money for drinks and snacks
