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Kit List |
This kit list is based on our knowledge and experience. You should decide what is most appropriate for your needs and plan
accordingly. Come very prepared and take note of the weather conditions closer to the time. You may well face cold wet
weather and the wind can blow hard. You should have appropriate kit which allows you to operate safely in all weather conditions.
Discount for signed-up runners
Signed-up runners are entitled to some great discounts on kit and food from the following companies.
The discount codes are detailed in the email you receive at the point of registration.
Mandatory kit - to be carried at all times
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Mobile phone (fully charged at start of race and switched on). |
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Whistle. |
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Survival blanket. |
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Head torch with spare batteries or capacity to last the race duration. |
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Water bottle / bladder/ hydration system*. |
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To minimise littering / reduce our environmental impact, the event is cupless. You should bring a cup with you or fill your water bottle / bladder/ hydration system at each check point. |
Recommended kit
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Recommended personal First Aid kit - see details below |
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Compass - not an electronic version /on phone |
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GPS navigation device |
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Issued map pack of route/OS maps - hard copy / waterproofed. |
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Trail running shoes |
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Back up light source |
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Cup - see comment above |
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Backpack |
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Waterproof jacket - high visibility recommended |
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Socks (3 pairs) |
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Long running tights or shorts |
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Running top |
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Extra clothing layers, to stay warm during the evening and night running |
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Hat |
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Gloves |
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Underwear |
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Sun cream |
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Watch |
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Cash |
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Needle and thread
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Sunglasses |
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Bandana or buff |
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Food (e.g. energy/cereal bars, chocolate, fruit and nuts) |
Kit list if staying overnight
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Sleeping bag |
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Roll matt / inflatable mattress |
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Spare change of clothes (including comfy shoes, flip flops/crocs) |
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Travel pillow |
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Eye mask |
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Ear plugs |
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Wash Bag and towel |
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Food (breakfast and dinner for the two nights) |
Recommended personal First Aid kit
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Adhesive elastic bands for a bandage or a strapping (100cm x 6cm) |
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Plasters and/or tape |
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Scissors |
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Vaseline |
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Blister treatment/plasters |
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Alcohol hand gel (for clean hands as well as cleaning small wounds) |
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Pain killers |
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Rehydration sachets |
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Bag Transport |
Your bags will be transported from the start point to the finish point each day.
Ring O' Fire
We'll transport two bags for you: your main bag for the end of each day and an additional small 'halfway' bag
on Day 2 only, which will be accessible at the halfway point (Beaumaris).
Firelighter
We'll transport your main bag to finish point at Amlwch. There is no access to your bags during the race so
carry what you need whilst running.
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Recommended bag sizes |
please don't turn up with the kitchen sink!
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Ring O' Fire and Firelighter |
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Your main bag should be no bigger than a 60 litre rucksack. |
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Dimensions: 74cm (Height) x 34cm (Width) x 20cm (Depth) |
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Ring O' Fire only |
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Your day 2 'halfway' bag should be no bigger than a 20 litre rucksack. |
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Dimensions: 50cm (Height) x 26cm (Width) x 20cm (Depth) |
Waterproof and durable bags are recommended please!
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Bag Drop Locations |
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Breakwater Country Park Holyhead LL65 1YG |
Amlwch Leisure Centre Townybryn Amlwch Anglesey LL68 9TH |
Aberffraw Village Hall 52 Church Street Aberffraw Anglesey LL63 5LQ |
What do people say about us?
"A huge thank you to all involved from Bing and Q, all the check point teams and crew, and all fellow runners, it was a epic weekend, one that will live long in the memory, there were huge high points, many surprises, some quite spectacular lows, tears, laughs, and bonds that have become all the more stronger through the shared experience."
Past Ring O' Fire finisher