equipment, equipment, equipment

Hi all,
following is a list of the recommended equipment for the relay including equipment we must have and that will be checked at race day check-in.
Please look over the list, especially the team items, see what you have available that can be used. E-mail me with the items you have and I will may a check next to the item. Note that there are many more items we will need that they do not mention for example sleeping equipment, tents etc. We will make a list of those items as we get closer to the race and figure out the logistics.

GG

TEAM EQUIPMENT - REQUIRED (bold items required at check-in)

• 2 flashlights or headlamps, extra batteries; from sunset to sunrise, runners must carry a lighted flashlight

• 2 reflective vests, required from sunset to sunrise and recommended at all times

• 2 flashing red LED lights - one required to be worn on the runner's back from sunset to sunrise (these will be available for sale at the start for a nominal fee if you need them)

• 1 vehicle signs "CAUTION-RUNNER ON ROAD" (minimum 17 x 22 inches) to be attached to the rear of each teams two vehicles. These can be hand made but they must be legible)

• 2 First Aid kits for blisters, abrasions, etc.

• 2 Trash bags

• 2 vehicles (maximum 6.5 x 19 feet); No buses, extra vehicles, limousines or motor homes

• Clipboard for Team Time Record

• Safety pins for race numbers

Vehicle registration and insurance Watch/stopwatch for clipboard with Team Time Record

• Water, electrolyte drinks, food since there are no aid stations

TEAM EQUIPMENT - RECOMMENDED FOR EACH VEHICLE

• Cooler with ice

• Food, drinks

• Maps

• Markers, pens, pencils, paper

• Cell phones, 2-way radios

• Tape for vehicle signs

• Toilet paper, paper towels, cups

RUNNER EQUIPMENT - RECOMMENDED

• Additional blinking red light for extra safety

• Bear bells and/or pepper spray if nervous about animals

• Bandana for dusty roads

• Camera

• Driver license, ID required for "Masters" and "Flatlander" competitive teams

• Flashlight or headlamp, 2 per team required, but many runners bring their own

• Food, drinks

• Foot-care aids

• Hat or visor to reduce glare of headlights

• Money, credit card

• Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash

• Protective aids: pepper spray, phone, whistle

• Reflective clothing

• Rain gear

• Reflective vest - 2 per team required, but an extra avoids wearing a sweaty vest

• Running shoes, shirts, shorts, socks - a clean set for each leg

• Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, towel

• Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground cloth/tent

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat

• Vaseline

• Water bottle

Hi guys,
I should have a small package for all of you by the start of next week. It will include details on the entire course, legs you will be running and some of the guidelines and rules we need to follow prior to and during the race.
I will print them out and either hand them to you or ask Steve to pass them out to the Gopher members I do not see on a routine basis.

GG