Required kit · 2026 edition
Hardrock 100
This page restates the race director's required equipment list in the RD's wording so you can see what must be carried. It is a reading aid, not product advice. If the official rules change, the source linked below controls.
Rain Jacket (Hard Shell)
Listed under Recommended Gear in the 2026 Runners Manual; RD may hold runners who lack gear appropriate for conditions.
Rain Pants
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Emergency Blanket
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Gloves
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Running Hat/Cap
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Whistle
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Sunglasses
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Sunblock
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Headlamp (+backup)
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Spare Batteries
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Fluid capacity
Capacity to carry 80 oz of fluid
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
Calories
500 calories
Recommended Gear, 2026 Runners Manual.
GPS Tracking device
Run-provided MAProgress tracker
Required. All runners must carry the run-provided GPS Tracking device from start; training at packet pickup.
Gear check
The 2026 Runners Manual (bit.ly/HRHRunnersManual → Google Doc, retrieved 2026-09-06) labels the clothing/fluid list as Recommended Gear and separately requires the MAProgress GPS tracker. Aid captains may hold runners who are not carrying gear appropriate for weather. Same Recommended Gear list appears on hardrock100.com/hardrock-course.php.
Source: docs.google.comretrieved 2026-09-06