Top Dog 24 competitors are required carry mandatory items to maximise their safety during the event and need to be familiar with the event logistics for AR races.

It is the teams responsibility to ensure all items are on you. Penalties associated with deficient items at an equipment check during the race will be severe (and may include disqualification).

Mandatory Equipment

The Top Dog 24 full and half course events are ARWS Regional Rounds and have adopted the Mandatory Gear Lists promulgated by the Adventure Racing World Series.

This is available for download here: ARWS 24hr-48hr Gear List

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY ITEMS

All Wild&Co 24hr+ events require participants to carry a 10cm x 10m snake bite bandage. These can be found here: St Johns Ambulance

It is also strongly recommended that teams familiarise themselves with what to do in the case of a snake bite. The St Johns Ambulance have an excellent guide here: St Johns Snake Bite Fact Sheet

Logistics

Each team is to provide 2 x plastic boxes with a volume of no greater than 55 litres each for 2 person teams or 100 litres for 4 person teams (max packed weight of 25kgs). These boxes will need your team name and a letter on them (A and B). Pack items such as:

  • Food (e.g. sandwiches, bars, trail mix, chips, etc)

  • Drink (water bottles, electrolyte)

  • Dry spare clothing (e.g. shirt, socks, jumper etc)

  • Batteries for headlamp/ mountain bike

  • First aid (e.g. strapping tape, chaffing cream)

  • Bike spares (e.g. tubes, pump, lube)

In the course notes (at registration) you will be told the different locations on the course where the organisers will pre-position each of these boxes for you. Boxes are packed prior to the start and submitted to the logistics official. Be aware that what you pack in these boxes is what you will receive later in the course. Some duct tape is recommended to secure the lids of your boxes.

Water

You do not need to pack water in your plastic boxes – we have water at all transition areas unless noted.

While racing, no specific provision is made for water on the course. You and your team will need to source water as you go. It is highly recommended you pack some water purification tablets to treat any ground water you obtain.

Paddles and PFDs

If you choose to bring your own paddles and or PFDs note that these will be transported external to your boxes – you don’t have to fit them in! You may choose to leave some padding on your paddle. Ensure they are clearly marked with your name.

Mandatory Gear Checks

Equipment checks will be carried out randomly throughout the race. It will be your teams responsibility to ensure you have all mandatory items at the above specified times. Penalties associated with deficient items at an equipment check during the race will be severe.