Mandatory equipment for the MMC 21K and 42K

In addition to the general rules that are valid for all distances, runners who participate in the MMC 21K and 42K shall bring the following mandatory gear:

  1. Smartphone
    i.    The smartphone must work in Norway
    ii.    The safety phone numbers must be saved on the phone (preferably on speed dial)
    iii.    It is not allowed to mask/block the phone's number
    iv.    Always keep the phone on, not in airplane mode and with audible notifications
    v.    The “Hjelp 113” app must be installed and activated with localization services (the app is available for iPhone and Android)
    vi.    A map app must be installed, with a localization feature to show the current location. Alternatively, the runner can use a handheld GPS navigation device (or GPS watch). Preferably with a feature to upload gpx file to help the runner navigate the intended course. The trails should be well marked, but in fog and with severely reduced visibility it is easy to take a wrong turn and get lost.
    vii.    The phone must have adequate battery to function at least until the final cut-off time for the race, including one hour of conversation time (see also item 4)
    Do not forget to fully charge the phone’s battery before start. Tip: You can turn off wi-fi and bluetooth on your phone to save battery drainage. 
    Note: The runner must be reachable by phone at their specified number at any time 24 hours before, during and for 24 hours after the race. 
  2. Adequate supply of food and water (minimum 1 litre recommended)
  3. A food reserve of minimum 0,5 kJ or 120 kcal (recommended 1 kJ / 240 kcal)
    Note: It is the runner’s responsibility to be self-sustained with food, apart from what is available at the aid stations, and the food reserve shall be in addition to this.
  4. Survival blanket

NB: When the weather forecast indicates a possibility for adverse weather, the runners could be notified about additional requirements.

Please read the section about mandatory and suggested equipment for the 70K, 100K and 100M distances to see recommendations that could be just as valid for the shorter distances, depending on the weather conditions and the runner’s preferences, ambitions, experience, and physical capabilities. 

Equipment

Common regulations  -  21K/42K  -  70K/100K/100M  -  Other recommondations