Equipment

Each competitor must carry the items outlined in the mandatory safety kit list, in addition to the items required by each team.

These will be checked before you start. There will also be checkpoints along the route where these items will be checked, and for safety reasons, points will be deducted if items are missing. Please find below a list of the mandatory and recommended safety items that you will need to bring with you. Participants may choose to bring additional items based on their individual preferences.

Each individual is responsible for carrying his/her own equipment for the duration of the challenge, and wearing clothing appropriate for the climate, conditions and activities. There will be a Fuelling Station in the breakfast area where participants can create their own bags with snacks each morning, however competitors may choose to bring additional food, or specific gels. We recommend that each participant carries at least 3 litres of water with them each day. Please note that there will be emergency water/snack stations on the challenge route.

Safety First: It is essential for your safety and that of your team that you ensure you have all the necessary safety equipment for this challenge. We represent an industry which puts safety at its heart and we ask you to follow the same principles during this event.

Download the mandatory kit checklist

Mandatory gear for each competitor (one set per individual participant)

• Trail running shoes for Black Dragon or hiking shoes for Green Dragon (it is important that these are not new). Important point is that normal “running shoes for road running” are not suitable as the mountain road surface can be muddy and slippery
• Cell phone (ability to make local calls)
• Travel insurance - Foreigners/ Insurance Card - Japanese Residence
• Raingear
• 20-30L Backpack – with capacity to hold 1L of water
• Reusable Waterbottle or Camelpack or MY-CUP to hold 1L of water
• Food – easy to eat and access snacks (gels, chocolates, energy bars)
• Whistle
• Emergency blanket (lightweight, Mylar-type material, thermal)
• Cap - you will be provided with an ARJ cap, but can bring your own
• Large plastic bag (large bin liner/ garbage bags can also be used to keep you warm)
• Hand sanitiser
• Suncream
• Bear Bells

Mandatory gear for each team (one set per team)

• Basic Outdoor challenge First Aid kit – including blister packs, Anti-blister lubricant (e.g. Hydropel), bandages, hand gel, disposable gloves etc.

Suggested but not mandatory items

• Waterproof trousers
• Waterproof jacket
• Dry bag for all gear (Ziploc bags will work)
• Hydration pack
• Sunglasses with retention strap
• Extra clothing (light weight shirt layer, neck warmer, socks.)
• Small pack of tissues

Food

• Breakfast – a buffet breakfast will be provided on all three mornings.
• Trail Food – some snacks will be provided at the hotel reception for you to collect and take to the trails, but we recommend you bring your own preferred snacks.
• Finish Line – food will be provided at the finish line on both days.