Mandatory equipment

We do not want to prescribe too much. You must decide for yourself what you need on a stage race in order to get from the stage start to the stage finish independently.

Nevertheless, some things are essential:

• Experience in trail running, ultrarunning and stage races. Some alpine experience will certainly be an advantage for Stages 7 and 8. We will not check this; responsibility lies with you. However, you are welcome to ask us for advice before and during the run.

• Personal liability insurance

• European Health Insurance Card

• As we will be sleeping in large dormitories and twice directly on the floor, you will need a sleeping mat, sleeping bag (or hut sleeping bag and blankets), fitted sheet and towels.

• Personal running equipment and a small first-aid kit adapted to your individual needs

• Personal protective equipment (rain gear, warm spare clothing, emergency blanket or bivy bag) in case you are completely unable to continue on your own, have to wait a long time for help or need to travel to the next stage finish by public transport. Bear in mind that there may still be snow in the mountains (Stages 7 and 8) at this time of year, and the weather can change rapidly.

• Mobile phone with sufficient credit and the ability to make and receive calls in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein, as well as to communicate via instant messaging.

• A navigation device (running watch). GPX tracks for all 8 stages and the hike will be provided (GPX files and on Komoot). Route changes may only become available during the stage race. In that case, you should have a way to load a new track onto your navigation device. We will try to help you with this or, if all else fails, pair you with other participants you can run with.

• Please also bring a power bank and charging cable if your electronic devices do not have sufficient battery life. Participants travelling from abroad should check whether they need a Type J plug adapter for Swiss sockets.

• We would like to know how each participant can be reached at any time – by telephone or instant messaging.

• Dog-poop bags for used toilet paper, as you must not leave it in the forest.

• Slippers or non-slip socks for use in the accommodation

• Identity card/passport for crossing borders

We also strongly recommend bringing the following:

• At least 20 Swiss francs and/or a credit card

• Running backpack with a drinking capacity of at least 1 litre

• Swimwear

• Travel insurance for trips abroad

Participation with a dog or other pets, and participation by bicycle, is not possible.