List of equipment
Since, in Israel, runners are less familiar with the requirements for running long distances in a desert race, the following recommended and mandatory equipment is very important:
Recommended equipment:
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Vaseline
A hat
Isotonic gels and beverages Mosquito repellent
A strong spare headlamp and spare batteries
Basic first aid: Band-aids of various sizes
Using hiking poles is allowed but the poles must not be left at the stations long the way.
Using headphones is allowed but not recommended.
List of mandatory equipment for runners in the 32 km race:
The mandatory equipment will be inspected before and during the race. A runner who does not have the essential equipment will be disqualified!
Water bottles or a water bag with a minimum capacity of 1 liter
A cell phone with the route app on it, which must remain switched on throughout the race for receiving messages from the race team
The list of emergency numbers that will be provided by us in the participant’s kit
A whistle
A reusable cup
The My MDA app must be downloaded onto the runner’s personal mobile phone.
For all distances: It is mandatory to attach your race number (and the chip inside it) to your shirt.
List of mandatory equipment for runners in the 42, 75, 100, 160 km races
The mandatory equipment will be inspected before and during the race. A runner who does not have the essential equipment will be disqualified!
Water bottles or a water bag with a minimum capacity of 2 liters
A cell phone with the route app on it, which must remain switched on throughout the race for receiving messages from the race team
A professional running watch with the route on it
The list of emergency numbers that will be provided by us in the participant’s kit
An escape blanket
A headlamp + an additional set of batteries for each flashlight (for night runners)
A whistle
A reusable cup
For ultra and marathon runners, from the start and until sunrise, it is mandatory to run with a headlamp and a flashing red flashlight on their back.