The Relay (199 Mile) - Checklist for the run

Since The Relay spans for 36 hours or so, it calls for special preparation unlike other marathon runs. Here is the checklist of things to do, carry for the run. This is compiled by TeamILP.

RUNNER EQUIPMENT - REQUIRED LIST

• Cash, credit card
• Driver’s license (required if you are driving, good idea to have even if you are not driving)
• Leg maps of your legs in a sandwich size ziploc bag (protect from elements)
• Safety pins to pin your map to your shirt (we will get some from the organizers - but inevitably we will drop them, lose them, etc.)
• Sleeping bag
• Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash
• Running shoes (2 pairs if you are doing leg 8, 10, 17) – may be muddy
• 3-4 t-shirts (wicking layers preferred),
• Shorts
• Socks (several pairs)
• Personal toiletries - Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel
• Reflective and warm clothing; Several legs may be cold this weekend
o Bring 1-2 fleece jacket/pullovers & track pants + sweater to keep warm inside the van)


RUNNER EQUIPMENT - RECOMMENDED LIST

• Head lamp (team provides 1-2 per team)
• Protective aids: pepper spray, phone, whistle – especially if you are running a leg in the dark and the van and the runner are on different routes
• Foot care aids (moleskin, blister band aid, foot spray, etc.)
• Hat or visor to reduce glare of headlights
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
• Camera (Bring your own) – or we can decide amongst each van to have 1 or 2.
• Driver license, ID (Recommended even if you are not one of the planned drivers)
• Food, drinks (Any personal preference)
• Sandals for casual wear between run
• Gloves, Ski Caps etc. to keep warm
• Body Glide /Vaseline (to avoid chaffing)
• Party music - CDs :)
• Did I mention - Party music – iPod, etc.



MY TEAM WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING PER TEAM

• Nutrition Bars – Promax (if you like anything else specific, let your captain know NOW)
• Gatorade, Bottled Water
• Fruits and snacks
• 2 headlamps with extra batteries
• 4 reflective vests
• 2 vehicle signs “CAUTION—RUNNER ON ROAD" signs
• 2 vans!
• Clipboard for Team Time Record & time sheets
• Safety pins for race numbers
• Trash bags
• First aid kit (including mole skin) (2)
• AAA Maps (2)
• Entire Route Relay Map (2)
• Markers, pens, pencils, paper
• Decorative Paint
• Paper towels
• Toilet Paper
• Small cooler with ice / ice packs
• Hand sanitizer
• Relay Team clock
• Spreadsheet with: runner names, legs, expected time etc.
• Waiver forms – need these signed and into your van captain before Friday evening