CHECKLIST
There is a lot to keep track of when planning for a destination adventure marathon, the following checklists should help you with the essential information and resources you will need to plan for running the Shangri-La Marathon. We also understand that having a quick reference guide is invaluable when you are preparing for your race.
Race Day is Saturday, May 21, 2016
TRAVEL
Essential travel checklist for your trip.
- Travel and race dates marked on calendar
- Race weekend from 5/17 to 5/23
- Passport
- Visa for China
- Airline tickets / e-tickets
- Travel insurance
- Camera
- Towel
- Tissue paper for bathroom
- Warm clothes for cool nights
RUNNING GEAR
Be sure to pack the following mandatory and recommended running gear.
Mandatory Runner Items
- Running headlamp or flashlight with extra battery (100k/50k)
- Cell phone
- Minimum 500 calories of emergency food, such as gels/energy bars
- Carry at least 1 liter water bottle or hydration pack
- Course map, or electronic map downloaded to phone
- Portable oxygen tank
- Emergency mylar blanket (we will provide)
- Elastic bandage
- Rescue whistle
Recommended Items
- Trail running shoes
- Extra clothes/socks for night time/cold weather
- Running hat, visor, sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Recovery energy powder
- Altitude-resistant medicine
- Personal medicine/salt capsules
- A small amount of cash
- Garmin/GPS Tracking (optional)
- Waterproof bag for phone or camera
- Walking stick
- iPod (optional)
- Camera (optional)
- Mind of a champion!