Mandatory equipment
WHY IS MANDATORY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ?
Your safety is our main priority. For this reason, we have established a list of mandatory equipment to ensure every runner is prepared to face the challenges of the mountain terrain and the changing weather conditions. This section provides all the details about the essential items you must carry during the race, along with recommendations to ensure a safe and rewarding experience. The weather in April might be totally different from one year to another. You may encounter 25 deg. C during the day as well as 0 deg. C at night.
List of mandatory equipment
SW137K, NM96K, DG65K, WP44K
TABLE LEGEND: ✓ = Mandatory · R = Recommended · X = Not Applicable
| ITEM | SPISKI WĘDROWIEC - 137K | NIEPOKORNY MNICH - 96K | DZIKI GROŃ - 65K | Wielka Prehyba - 44K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race bib number visible during the entire duration of the race | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic timing chip attached to the shoe (provided by the Organizer) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Running pack to carry the mandatory equipment and which must be worn throughout the race. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smartphone with LiveTrail application installed and activated with international roaming allowing for its use in the two countries (Poland, Slovakia). The runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race: keep the phone on, airplane mode is forbidden and could give rise to penalties. An external battery is highly recommended | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal collapsible cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sealed, resealable container(s) capable of carrying at least 1 L of water, designed for hydration (plastic bags are prohibited) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 functioning torches with batteries for each lamp (recommendation: 200 lumens - phones and watches are not accepted). | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| 1 functioning torch | X | X | ✓ | X |
| Food reserve. Recommendation of 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65g) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry) *minimum recommended 20 000 Schmerber **RET value recommended minimum of 13. The jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | R |
| Identity card (mObywatel for polish citizens is accepted) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whistle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cap, bandana or Buff® | ✓ | ✓ | R | R |
| Personal aid kit | R | R | R | R |
| Long-sleeve thermal layer | R | R | R | R |
| Waterproof overpants | R | R | R | R |
| Poles | R | R | R | R |
| GPS watch with race course uploaded | R | R | R | R |
| Cash | R | R | R | R |
ZW33K, CD23K, HR13K, LV6.8K
TABLE LEGEND: ✓ = Mandatory · R = Recommended · X = Not Applicable
| ITEM | ŻWAWE WIERCHY - 33K | CHYŻA DURBASZKA - 23K | HARDY ROLLING - 13K | LUBAŃ VERTICAL - 6.8K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race bib number visible during the entire duration of the race | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic timing chip attached to the shoe (provided by the Organizer) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smartphone with LiveTrail application installed and activated with international roaming allowing for its use in the two countries (Poland, Slovakia). The runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race: keep the phone on, airplane mode is forbidden and could give rise to penalties. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal collapsible cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | R (put to drop bag) |
| Sealed, resealable container(s) capable of carrying at least 0.5 L of water, designed for hydration (plastic bags are prohibited) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Identity card (mObywatel for polish citizens is accepted) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whistle | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry) *minimum recommended 20 000 Schmerber **RET value recommended minimum of 13. The jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted. | R | R | R | R |
| Personal aid kit | R | R | R | R |
| Cap, bandana, Buff® | R | R | R | R |
| Long-sleeve thermal layer | R | R | R | R |
| Waterproof overpants | R | R | R | R |
| Poles | R | R | R | R |
| GPS watch with race course uploaded | R | R | R | R |
| Cash | R | R | R | R |
CLIMATE
At the end of April, the Pieniny, Beskid Sądecki, and Gorce mountains experience an early-spring climate, characterized by high variability and significant weather contrasts. In recent years, the turn of April and May in this part of the mountains has served as a transitional period: while the valleys often see near-summer temperatures, the highest peaks of the mountains may still hold remnants of winter or experience sudden, short-lived winter-like conditions.
