MANDATORY EQUIPMENT (These are items that must be carried with you at all times during the race)
Detailed course map - You must print out the "Detailed Course Map" from the race website and carry it with you at all times. (*1)
Mobile phone - You must be able to make/receive calls in Japan with this mobile phone. Save the emergency phone number for race headquarters on your phone (the phone number will be written on your race bib). Turn on the phone number display function and make sure your phone is fully charged before the race. Please ensure you can receive SMS text messages on your phone as emergency information will be sent to you via SMS during the race.
Personal cup for hot/cold drinks at aid stations (minimum 150cc size). Paper cups will not be provided at the aid stations.
Water - You must carry a minimum of 1L of water at the start line and upon leaving each aid station.
Food
Two lights with replacement batteries for both lights. Remember that battery life will decline in cold temperatures.
Flashing reflector light - Put this light on your backpack during the race so that cars will be able to see you at night.
Survival blanket (minimum size of 130cm x 200cm)
Whistle
Adhesive elastic tape/band (minimum length of 80cm x 3cm) (*2)
Portable/disposable toilet (*3)
Waterproof rain jacket with hood & rain pants (both made of waterproof and breathable membrane such as Gore-Tex or something similar; seams must be seam-sealed)
Warm fleece or long sleeve shirt. (*4)
Warm pants or tights that go down to your ankles. (*5)
Warm gloves/mittens and warm hat that covers your ears (*6)
First aid kit (such as band aids, disinfectant, etc)
Overseas travel/accident insurance policy (*7)
Race bib and IC Chips (these will be given to you at the race)
Backpack to carry all your mandatory equipment and other recommended items (see below).