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Compulsory Gear
Compulsory Gear
Race numbers
All competitors must display their forward-facing race numbers in a visible manner at all times, for safety and athlete checking purposes.
Runners of each distance are clearly recognised by their race number and the colour of the numbers.
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Short course runners and walkers – blue numbers - 6000-7000’s
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Medium course runners and walkers – green numbers - 1000’s
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Long course runners and walkers – red numbers - 2000’s
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Super Long course runners and walkers – yellow numbers - 3000’s
Timing chips are on the back of your race numbers.
Failure to display the number at any checkpoint will result in an enforced time penalty of 1 minute and the athlete will be asked to make the number visible before proceeding on the course. This time penalty shall be added to the athlete’s final finishing time.
Compulsory gear
We have rules relating to compulsory gear to help keep you warm and comfortable when running or walking and if also if you get injured or become immobile for any reason. In the week prior to the race, at registration, and finally at the pre-race briefing, competitors will be advised what compulsory clothing and equipment items they must carry (based on the expected weather conditions).
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6km Short race: There is no compulsory clothing for the Short 6km race, however we strongly recommend a thermal long sleeved Wool/Polypropylene top if cold and a rain jacket if wet or very cold.
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For the 11km Medium, 21km Long, and 33km Super Long courses - there are three compulsory gear levels:
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Level A - No compulsory equipment.
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Level B - Waterproof Jacket (seam-sealed with hood) and Base Layer Wool/Polypropylene Long Top
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Level C - Waterproof Jacket (seam-sealed with hood), Base Layer Wool/Polypropylene Long Top, Base Layer Wool/Polypropylene Long Pants, Thermal Hat (Buff accepted) and Thermal Gloves.
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Entrants in the Superlong, Long and Mid course, must bring all gear in level C with them to Waitomo – just in case it is required. Remember that these are minimum requirements and you may like to take additional items with you.
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Inspection of compulsory items
If compulsory items are required for the race, the following inspections will be undertaken:
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The compulsory equipment will be inspected at race registration, before athletes can register.
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If the compulsory gear does not meet the required standard, the athlete will not be able to register until equipment that does meet the standard is provided for inspection.
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The Race Director or delegate, may choose to randomly spot check a sample of competitor items on the morning of the event at bus loading or at the race start.
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The Race Director or delegate may choose to randomly spot check a sample of competitor equipment at the race finish line.
The nominated compulsory items must be carried at all times by competitors. There will be zero tolerance for those who don't comply and athletes will not be able to continue on the course if they do not have the compulsory item with them when they arrive at the inspection point. Non-compliance will result in instant disqualification. Any competitor who is found to discard compulsory equipment during the event will also be disqualified.
Finish-Line Bags and Lost Gear
Long and Super Long course only (OPTIONAL) – At the start of your run, please leave your change of clothing, shoes and cash for the cafe and with us. We will transport it to the finish line and keep it safe.
Leave your finish line bags with us at the long course and super long course start. Label your bags with your name.
Lost gear (from all locations) will be transported to the finish lines of each race. Please make sure you pick up your stuff before you leave town.