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We've compiled a list of items to bring to make race day a little easier for you! Most of these suggestions come from past Dances with Dirt participants!
- A big box of baby wipes - great for cleaning up in between runs and much better than toilet paper (or leaves!) if nature calls.
- A BIG thank you for the splendid volunteers.
- A crew person with dry socks and food (while the race aid stops had food last year, It seemed to come up a little bit short of the serious food that ultra runners may want).
- A first aid kit with blister pads, Band-Aids, icy-hot type ointment, insect repellent, ace-bandages, instant ice packs, etc.
- A Good compass. They'll need it after the locals move the course markings.
- A map of the area if your crew is directionally challenged.
- A sense of humor (the relay people go lots faster - get used to the idea of having rabbits run past you).
- A sharp eye to see all the ribbons (the run takes longer when you're lost).
- Appropriate medication -- poison ivy block; ace bandages; various levels of pain pills.
- At least 2 and probably 3 pairs of shoes.
- Cellular phone.
- Band-Aids and antiseptic spray.
- Bandanna (for head/wipe sweat/cuts/anything at all!).
- Body glide.
- Bug spray.
- Camera, I got some of the greatest shots at last years DWD. I feel that if you are going to be working your butt off like you are you should have proof of it for posterity.
- Carry a course map in your fanny pack. Carrying a map gives you something to refer to, besides another lost runner, after you've realized you're lost.
- Carry two bottles of sports drink/water at all times, and drink regularly.
- Detailed county road maps.
- Electrolyte capsules if it's hot.
- Encourage a runner who's struggling. Especially if it's you.
- Extra clothes, socks and shoes.
- Extra copies of the maps. One to pin to yourself in case you get lost and someone finds you.
- Flashlight.
- Fresh fruit, candy, snacks, sport drink and lots of water.
- Gear drop bag.
- Gloves if it's cold.
- GU.
- Hats can be nice on some of the rougher terrain routes. Lower your head & crash through the briars. Also, protection from the sun.
- Ivy-Block (prevents getting poison ivy).
- Plastic bags for the smelly spent running gear after use.
- Power Bars.
- Plenty of fluids.
- Rain/foul weather gear (although not needed).
- Signed Event Waiver
- Solarcaine (to relieve pain of minor scratches).
- Sunglasses.
- Sun block lotion (helps keep you cooler in the sun).
- Toilet paper.
- Towel for a swim and shower afterwards.
- Vaseline.
- Water, Water, Water (for rehydrating and for cleaning up the scrapes resulting from the inevitable chin-digger).
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