The North Face 100km is back and this time with new challenges and new adventures for all its participants. Elite athletes from all over the world will gather with one objective in mind: become the King of the Mountain. Runners will have the opportunity to run through some of the most beautiful and scenic mountains of Taiwan, and for this the ethics of Leave No Trace (LNT) are mandatory.

Categories:

(1) Early Birds: 2018/12/1 00:00 ~ 2019/1/6 24:00

(2) Standard: 2019/1/7 00:00 ~ 2019/2/28 24:00

＊＊「Please be advised and agree to the following conditions before you register:Weather conditions can affect the route for any of the four event courses in the 2019TNF100km. For safety reasons, courses might be modified in minor manner before or during the event. The race organizer reserves the right to make any changes. In case of any eventualities the race organizer has the authority for final decisions.」

Course Area: Rueifang Dist., Shuangxi Dist, Pingxi Dist, Shiding Dist, New Taipei City.

Race Course information: download from Trace de Trail。

Download course GXP file: 10KM．20KM．50KM．100KM

Race course/ Elevation profile/ Aid station

10km Beginners Group

Course/ Elevation Profile/ Aid Stations
Actual Distance: 13.5km
Elevation Gain: 1180m
Cut-off: 9.5 hours

Details for the 10K route: https://ppt.cc/fj6FJx

20km Advanced Group

Actual Distance: 23.6 km
Elevation Gain: 1540m
Cut-off Time: 10.5 hours

Details for the 20K route: https://ppt.cc/fzRV6x

Recommended items for the Drop Bag:

ID: CP1

Recommended items: trail running shoes, sock, supplies ,etc. alpenstock(depends)

50km Elite Group

Actual Distance: 47.9 km
Elevation Gain: 2850m
Cut-off Time: 14 hours

Details for the 50K route: https://ppt.cc/fWTc1x

Recommended items for the Drop Bag:

ID: Hou-Tong Eco-Environmental Education Park

Recommended items: trail running shoes、 sock 、supplies, etc. alpenstock(depends)

100km International Elite Group

Actual Distance: 102.2km
Elevation Gain: 5750m
Cut-off Time: 32 hours

Details for the 100K route: https://ppt.cc/fWDrzx

Regarding GPS Tracker and Deposit

Runners in the 100K group are required to collect the GPS trackers at the race admission booth and pay a deposit of NT$9,000 by cash or by pre-authorized credit card transaction. This deposit will be refunded after returning the GPS tracker at the end of the race.

Recommended items for the Drop Bag:

ID-1 : WanGu Station

Recommended items: trail running shoes, sock , supplies, mobile phone, power cable and power bank.

ID-2 : Jing'an Road to the Weather Station

Recommended items: trail running shoes sock and supplies.

Implementation of Alternate Routes：

The race organiser will decide to implement new routes in the case of the following conditions:

1. Continuous heavy rain for more than 2 days before the race day or extreme rainfall one day before the race (accumulated rainfall is more than 80mm in the last 24 hours, or hourly rainfall is more than 40mm)

2. Continuous rainfall (2.6mm-8mm per hour) during the event ( Apr.20 to 21. )

* ote: If an alternate route is implemented for the 20KM group the ITRA points will not be obtained.

10KM 20KM 50KM 100KM

Tracking System and Chips：

• Instructions for the D-ring IC：
  Please tie the D-ring IC onto your backpack using a cable tie, and make sure that it is securely attached.
  See the following figure for example：

  

• Runners in the 100K group are required to collect GPS trackers at the race admission booth and pay a deposit of NT$9,000 by cash or by pre-authorized credit card transaction. This deposit will be refunded after returning the GPS tracker at the end of the race.
  ■ This GPS tracker does not require external power, and can last for 40 consecutive days in active use or 200 days on stand-by.

  

• Runners in the 50K division are required to download and install the 007 GPS APP, and keep the APP active throughout the entire race. Please pay attention to the battery level and charge with a power bank whenever appropriate. This GPS APP transmits location data every 30 seconds and runs in the background. Although it consumes very little power, runners are still reminded to close other unnecessary APPs to avoid battery drain.

You will receive an SMS and e-mail containing your account and password; please use the information to login as instructed.
Dear participant of the 2019 TNF100 50K race,
The following are your account name and password for the 007 GPS APP
Runner’s name：xxxx
Race ID：xxxx
Company account：703163
Login name：xxxxxxxxx
Password：0000
Please log in to the system and test at an open space for at least 30 minutes before commencing race.
Runners who complete the test will receive a confirmation SMS before the race begins. This SMS will be sent collectively, and not immediately after test completion.
Andriod https://reurl.cc/ekNaj
iOS https://reurl.cc/XQ030

Registration Method: Only Online registrations is accepted.

Athletes wishing to sign up for the 100KM/50KM/20KM Categories must read the Registration Requirements and submit the supporting documents to the organizer to the following email address: r4taiwan@gmail.com . Please send the documents within one week after registering and include your order number and the athlete’s full name in the e-mail.

Be aware that your registration will be cancelled if the requirements are not met or the supporting documents are not submitted. The applicant is responsible for any processing fees if refunds are needed.

Registration Requirements:

(1) 100Km International Elite Group Competitors must provide the organizer any of the following race certificates:
1) Official Finisher Certificate of any trail running race for 50 KM or more completed within the last two years;
2) ITRA score: Must have accumulated at least 15 points under the new system within the last two years, with at least 12 points accumulated from two or at most three races under the new system.

(2) 50Km Elite Group
The competitor must provide the organizer with any of the following race certificates:
1) Official Finisher Certificate of any trail running race for 21 KM or more completed within the last two years;
2) Official Finisher Certificate of any full marathon (42.195 KM) or long distance road races completed within the last two years.

(3) 20Km Advanced Group
The competitor must provide the organizer with any of the following race certificates:
1) Official Finisher Certificate of any trail running races for 21 KM or longer completed within the last two years;
2) Official Finisher Certificate of any half-marathon (21.0975 KM) or long distance road races completed within the last two years.

(4) Age Restrictions
*Participants in the 100KM: Eligible for participants aged 18 or above, born before 2001.
*Participants in the 50KM: Eligible for participants aged 18 or above, born before 2001.
*Participants in the 20KM: Eligible for participants aged 18 or above, born before 2001.
*Participants in the 10KM Eligible for participants aged 18 or above, born before 2001.
Children (born after 2001) interested in trail running can also register if accompanied by a participant over the age of 18 on the event day.

(5) Event Information

1. Please register using a valid identification document. National ID or Passport. Please make sure the information provided is correct and assess your own fitness and abilities in advance as the name and division cannot be changed once registration has been completed.

2. Registrations are not transferrable. Exchanging or giving the running BIB to other runner is not allowed. Any athlete running with a BIB different than his or hers will be held legally liable for any accidents and the runner will be disqualified from the race.

3. In order to protect the interests of the participants and for safety reasons no running buddies are allowed in the race course. If the details provided at the time of registration do not match the National ID Card or Passport the details on the official document shall prevail.

4. After completing the Online registration and payment has been made the system will automatically send a confirmation e-mail to the participant. If no e-mail is received, please check the registration details on the “Check Registration” section of the registration website.

5. To encourage greater public participation, a team registration form can be downloaded for groups of 20 or more athletes.

6. Once registration is completed, please e-mail the required documents and order number to the following email address r4taiwan@gmail.com for review.

7. Refund requests:

   (1) To apply for a refund after payment has been made, please provide the bank name, bank code, branch name, account number and account name at the Apply for Refund page.

   (2) Refund applications made before 2019/2/22 18:00 will be refunded in full after deducting a NTD$100 processing fee + wired transfer fee (NTD$30).

   (3) Refund applications made before 2019/3/22 18:00 will be refunded 70% of the paid amount after deducting a NTD$100 processing fee + wired transfer fee (NTD$30).

   (4) No refunds will be accepted after March 22, 2019.

   (5) All refunds will be transferred to the accounts specified by the applicants on April 1, 2019.

   Note: Due to limited spots we encourage to register before the registration quota reaches its limit. No further registrations will be accepted once the quota is full. Registration details and payment should be done before the given deadline to avoid missing out.

• (1) Athlete Check-in / Race Pack Pickup

  Event Venue

  Date	Time	Location
  4/18	11:00-21:00	The North Face Taipei Zhongxiao Flagship Store No.226, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
  4/19	11:00-20:00	The North Face Taipei Zhongxiao Flagship Store No.226, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City

  Checking in Steps:

  Collect Race Pack. Equipment pre-check: Complete the Health Advice Form, Disclaimer, and proceed for the mandatory equipment check.

  Athletes who have previously submitted the required documents and have completed the mandatory equipment check will receive a wristband as proof that the athlete is ready to race.

  Please be mindful that wristband checks are going to be conducted at the starting line and the finishing line, so please DO NOT forget to wear it on race day.

  Runners in the 10Km group do not need to have their equipment check, so their respective wristbands will be given after the forms have been filled out

  Race Pack Content:

  1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
  Race Group Colour		BIB Number(IC chip on the back side)	Storage Bag Stickers	NFC chip	Safety Pins	Locker bag	Check-point Drop Bags	Shuttle bus tickets	Official Race Documents
  100kgroup	Red	●	●	●	●	●	2	As per list	●
  50kgroup	Red	●	●	●	●	●	1	As per list	●
  20kgroup	Blue	●	●	●	●	●	1	As per list	●
  10kgroup	Yellow	●	●	X	●	●	X	As per list	●

• (2) Equipment pre-check：

  Due the overwhelming number of contestants, you may be required to queue for mandatory equipment check on the day of the race. For this reason, runners will have the option to undergo mandatory equipment check prior to the race date. If you wish to do so, please bring your gear for inspection to the venue at the time mentioned below. Once inspected, a wristband will be given to you. The wristband must be shown to the race referees before starting the race, so you will not be stopped for equipment check-up.

  Please be reminded that referees will be stationed at various check points (CPs) to conduct random equipment checks, runners must follow the referee instructions at all times.

  Athletes are advised to complete their equipment check before the race day!

  Date	Time	Venue
  4/18	11:00-21:00	The North Face - Taipei Zhongxiao Flagship Store No. 226, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City
  4/19	11:00-20:00	The North Face - Taipei Zhongxiao Flagship Store No. 226, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City

  Pre-race equipment inspection on race date

  Date	Time	Venue
  4/20	15:00-18:00	Gold Museum (Bensheng Wukeng admission booth)

• (3) Pre-race Technical Seminar：

  The Pre-race Technical Seminar will cover race details including the different race courses, supply stations, check points, rules for each division, and much more. We will also have a Q&A where participants are encouraged to ask all the questions they may have before race day.

  There will be two sessions with different languages available. All two sessions will be live-streamed and posted onto YouTube. The sessions will be on the following date and time:

  Item	Date	Time	ADDRESS
  Chinese session	April 13 (Sat.)	12:00-13:00	Lizhong Conference Center (No. 16, Ln. 391, Sec. 3, Heping E. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110)
  Chinese and English session	April 19 (Fri.)	12:00-13:30	Lizhong Conference Center (No. 16, Ln. 391, Sec. 3, Heping E. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110)

• (4) Trail Running Safety Seminar：

  Your safety is our priority! For this we will have two safety seminars conducted by experts on trail running, mountaineering, and outdoor activities. The first seminar will introduce beginners to the basic knowledge of outdoor activities, equipment and safety in trail running races. For the second seminar, attendees will learn how to use and read maps, compass, GPS and related equipment often used in trail running events.

  All registered athletes and the general public are welcome to participate in these seminars!

  Please complete the application form: https://bit.ly/2OcVhcW

  TOPIC	Date	Time	ADDRESS
  Trail Running for Beginners	April 3 (Wed.)	19:00-20:30	jiantan Youth Activity Center(No. 16, Sec. 4, Zhongshan N. Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111)
  Map, Compass and GPS	April 10 (Wed.)	19:00-20:30	jiantan Youth Activity Center(No. 16, Sec. 4, Zhongshan N. Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111)

• (5) 2019 TNF 100KM Trail Running Expo：

  In order to encourage the participants to visit the 2019TNF100km Trail Running Expo, athletes will find the best trail running gear, outdoors equipment, sponsor products, and customized TNF limited edition products.

  *Operation hours might vary for different exhibitors.

  Date	Time	Location
  4/18-19	10:00-21:00	The North Face Taipei Zhongxiao Flagship Store No.226, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
  4/21	09:00-20:00	CyuanJi Temple parking lot, JinGuaShih ( Race Start) No.53, Qitang Rd., Ruifang Dist., New Taipei City

• (6) Venue for relatives, friends and spectators：

  Family and friends of athletes are welcomed to join and watch the race whilst cheering for all running and relaxing at the following points:

  Date	Time	Location
  4/20	09:00-18:00	CyuanJi Temple parking lot, JinGuaShih ( Race Start) Gold Museum ( Main Event Venue)
  4/21	03:00-04:00	CyuanJi Temple parking lot, JinGuaShih ( Race Start) Gold Museum ( Main Event Venue)
  	07:00-18:00	CyuanJi Temple parking lot, JinGuaShih ( Race Start) Gold Museum ( Main Event Venue)
  Family sponsored aid station for 50 KM/ 100 KM
  4/20-21	Before cutoff	50K/100K CP3-Hou-Tong Eco-Environmental Education Park(32th KM) 50K CP4/100K CP9-Rueifang Sport Park(58th KM) 100K CP6-WanGu Station(63.5th KM)

• (7) Enjoy Jiufen & JinGuaShi：

  To promote the beauty of JingGuaShih and Jiufen we have partnered with selected stores. Orienteering activities for families will be organised and those who collect the most points will have the opportunity to redeem limited edition TNF 100 products.

  Date	Time	Location
  4/19-21	09:00-18:00	Jiufen & JingGuaShih appointed stores
  4/21	12:00-20:00	Souvenir redemption at Gold Museum (Main Venue)

• (8) Finish Line Taiwanese-style Table Banquet

  Will you run faster if there’s a feast waiting for you at the end of the precipitous mountain trail? For the first time ever in trail running history, runners and team mates can now sit down and enjoy an authentic Taiwanese table banquet after the race. What an unforgettable memory!

  Date	Time	Location
  4/21	18:00-20:00	CyuanJi Temple parking lot, JinGuaShih (Race Start)

• (9) Race Day Schedule

  Race Day Schedule
  Date	Time	Activities
  4/20	09:00-09:45	Mandatory Gear inspection / General Gear check
  	09:30-10:00	Athlete check-in/ Open ceremony/ Warm up
  	10:00	100 KM start
  4/21	02:30-03:45	Mandatory Gear inspection / General Gear check
  	03:30-04:00	Athlete check-in/ Open ceremony/ Warm up
  	04:00	50 KM start
  	07:00	General Gear check
  	07:30	20 KM start
  	08:00	10 KM Group A start
  	08:15	10 KM Group B start
  	08:30	10 KM Group C start
  	16:00-17:00	Awards & Closing ceremony
  	18:00	Event end

• (7) Transportation & Accommodation Information

  Add-on purchase options

  (a)Transportation (also available for friends and family members)

  In view of limited parking facilities at the venue, it is recommended that participants use the provided shuttle bus services. The fare is NT$ 400 per person (round trip). Advanced registration and payment are required. Payment confirmation for bus shuttle must be presented when boarding the shuttle bus. There will be NO refunds for passengers who decide not to use the shuttle bus service for the trip back to Taipei. An additional paid shuttle bus will be available from Taipei to the Gold Museum on 4/20 (departing at 6:00. Preference is given to the 100km-International Elite Category runners). Registration is open now for all shuttle bus services. For more details on shuttle bus times please refer to the chart below. Athletes interested in purchasing more tickets may do so by logging onto the registration website.

  Registration period： 3/4(Mon) 12:00 noon~3/20(Thu) 12:00 noon. Be aware that your reservation will be cancelled without notice if you fail to complete the payment within three days.

  

  (b) Accommodation（only available for athletes）

  Shared Dorm Zen rooms are available in Cyuanji Temple. Rooms can accommodate up to 14 guests (room rates of NT$ 350per person). The rooms are clean, comfortable, and spacious. Chinese-style breakfast buffet is also available for an extra charge of NT$ 100. Beds in the temple rooms are allocated by the organizer. Interested athletes may register by logging onto the registration website. (100 beds are available on 4/19, 154 beds on 4/20). Donations to the temple are welcome.

  Registration period： 3/4(Mon) 12:00 noon~3/20(Thu) 12:00 noon. Your reservation will be cancelled without notice if you fail to complete payment within three days.

  

  Public transportation

  

  (a) Transfer from train station to bus

  Go to Ruifang Station, then walk 100 m to the District Square Stop located next to the police station. Take any of the following buses: 1062, 788, or 825 bound for Jinguashi. Approximate travel time is 30 minutes and the fare is NT$15)

  *It is recommended that 10-km Beginners Category runners take the Local Train No.4128 from Taipei Main Station at 05:28 arriving in Ruifang at 06:14.

  For more accurate information on trains please visit the TRA WebsiteTrain Timetable Information, Taiwan Railways Administration

  Or contact the Customer service hotline (general inquiries): 0800-765-888

  Ruifang Station<=>Gold Museum
  Bus No.	Route	Interval
  1062	https://goo.gl/i5tfPi	Peak 15~20 min/Off-peak 20~30 min
  788	https://goo.gl/du3CR2	Peak 10~15 min/Off-peak 20~25 min
  825	https://goo.gl/og8oYA	30 min

  Website link：Keelung Bus

  Keelung Bus hotline：0800-588-010

  (b) Public bus

  1. Taipei<=>Jinguashi: Take Keelung Bus No.1062 from Taipei Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station (Exit 2 - No. 180, Sec.1, Fuxing South Rd) via Ruifang and Jiufen to Jinguashi Station
  Single fare: Full NT$ 113, Half NT$ 56
  Travel time: around 105 min
  First and last bus: Taipei Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station 07:10-23:00
  Interval：Peak 10-15 min, Off-peak 15-20 min
  * Recommended for athletes who wish to arrive at the venue one day prior to the competition.

  2. Keelung<=>Jinguashi： Take Keelung Bus No.788 from Keelung Station (Renxiang Clinic) via Jiufen to Jinguashi Station
  Single fare：Full NT$ 30, Student NT$ 24, Children, seniors, and handicapped passengers NT$16
  Travel time：around 70 min
  First and last bus： Keelung 05:20-22:30
  
  Website link：Keelung Bus
  Keelung Bus Hotline：0800-588-010

  3. Banqiao<=>Jinguashi： Take Keelung Bus No.965 from Fuzhong MRT Station (Banqiao) via Jiufen to Jinguashi Station
  Single fare： Full NT$ 90, Student NT$ 72, Children, seniors, and handicapped passengers NT$48
  Travel time： around 80 min
  First and last bus：Banqiao 06:00-21:00
  Interval：Peak 30-40 min, Off-peak 40-60 min
  
  Website link：Taipei Bus
  Taipei Bus hotline ：0800-003-307

  By car and free shuttle bus service of the organizer

  (a)Shuinan Dong Parking Lot<=>Gold Museum

  

  1. Free shuttle bus provided by the organizer

  Due to limited available parking space in the venue, access restrictions will be implemented during the competition period 4/20 to 4/21. Athletes MUST park their vehicles in the Shuinan Dong Parking Lot (300 free parking spaces) and take the shuttle bus to the venue. Athletes may also take public bus No. 788, 891, or 826 from and to Shuinan Dong Parking Lot (total travel time 10 min).

  Stops	Departure time
  Shuinan Dong Bus Stop =>Gold museum (Park entrance)	4/20 (Sat)	07:00、07:30、08:00、08:30
  	4/21(Sun)	00:30~07:00 Buses are dispatched in accordance with actual demand (Intervals of 15~30 min)
  Cyuanji Temple Stop =>Shuinan Dong Parking Lot (return trip)	4/21(Sun)	16:30~20:30 (Intervals of 15 min)

  2. Routes by car

  (1) Western route

  • Head north on National Freeway No.1 until you reach Dahua System Interchange, then get on Provincial Highway No.62 and exit at Ruibin. Follow Coastal Highway No.2 for 78.5 kilometers to Shuinan Dong, then take the shuttle bus.

  • Head north on National Freeway No.3 and get on National Freeway No.1 via Xizhi System Interchange. Exit via Dahua System Interchange, then get on Provincial Highway No.62 and exit at Ruibin. Follow Coastal Highway No.2 for 78.5 kilometers to Shuinan Dong, then take the shuttle bus.

  (2) Eastern route

  • Drive from Yilan to Keelung, then follow Coastal Highway No.2 for 78.5 kilometers to Shuinan Dong. Take the shuttle bus.

  • • Head north on National Freeway No.5 and get on National Freeway No.3 via Nangang System Interchange bound for Xizhi. Follow National Freeway No.3 until you reach Xizhi System Interchange, then get on National Freeway No.1 bound for Wugu. Exit the freeway at Dahua System Interchange (two rightmost lanes), then get on Provincial Highway No.62 and exit at Ruibin. Follow Coastal Highway No.2 for 78.5 kilometers to Shuinan Dong, then take the shuttle bus.

  3. Parking information

  Parking lot (Jinguashi)	Accessibility	Operating hours	Fee (NTD)	Number of parking spaces
  Shuinan Dong Parking Lot	24h	Available at all times during the competition period	Free	300
  Jinguashi Peak Parking Lot	Not available due to access restrictions
  Cyuanji Temple Parking Lot	Not available due to access restrictions

  4. Bus information (Shuinan Dong Parking Lot (Shuinan Dong Stop) <=> Gold museum (Park entrance)

  Shuinan Dong Parking Lot (Shuinan Dong Stop) <=> Gold museum (Park entrance)
  Bus No.	Route	Interval
  788	https://goo.gl/du3CR2	Peak 10~15 min/Off-peak 20~25 min
  891	https://goo.gl/8HmohQ	30 min
  826	https://goo.gl/B8B16w	40 min

  (b) Jiufen<=> Gold museum (Park entrance)

  

  1. Free shuttle bus service provided by the organizer

  Stops	Departure
  Jiufen (police station) =>Gold museum (Park entrance)	4/20 (Sat)	08:00、08:30
  	4/21(Sun)	02:00、02:30 05:00、05:30、06:00、 06:30、07:00
  Cyuanji Temple Stop => Jiufen (police station) Return trip	4/21(Sun)	16:30~20:30 (Intervals of 15 min)

  2. Parking information

  Parking lot (Jiufen)	Accessibility	Operating hours	Fee (NTD)	Number of parking space
  Taiyang Parking Lot (privately owned)	24h	24h	Weekdays NT$ 100 /day Holidays NT$ 50 /hour	120
  Geding Parking Lot A (privately owned)	全日營業	Starting at 8:00 am	Weekdays NT$ 100 /day Holidays NT$ 50 /hour	45
  Geding Parking Lot B (privately owned)	全日營業	Starting at 8:00 am	Weekdays NT$ 100 /day Holidays NT$ 50 /hour	40
  Fushan Temple Parking Lot	24h	24h	Free	30
  No.9 Parking Lot	On holidays	08:00~19:00	Free	70

  3. Bus information (Jiufen<=>Gold museum (Park entrance)

  Jiufen<=> Gold museum (Park entrance)
  Bus No.	Route	Interval
  1062	https://goo.gl/i5tfPi	Peak 15~20 min/Off-peak 20~30 min
  788	https://goo.gl/du3CR2	Peak 10~15 min/Off-peak 20~25 min
  825	https://goo.gl/og8oYA	30
  826	https://goo.gl/B8B16w	40

  Accommodation information

  
  

Note: Top 3 athletes of all categories MUST wear The North Face 100^® clothes during the award ceremony.

(1) TNF100 First Trail Run Trophy: Get an irreplaceable token designed by TBA to commemorate your trail run

(2) Competitor-Only TNF100 Official Beer – six-pack of Taihu Craft Beer Special Edition for just NTD$550. Special Edition six-pack must be pre-ordered online for payment and collected on the event day. (Retail price on the day for non-participants: NTD$100/bottle. “Excessive consumption of alcohol is harmful to your health”

(3) Taiwanese-style Banquet Ceremony: The price per person is NTD$600.
Banquet Time: 6PM, April 21, 2019

100KM International Elite Category runners will receive a Finisher long-sleeved hoodie – Asian size (RRP: $3,380 each)
Product features: FLASHDRY technology/Adjustable hood/Kangaroo pouch

(Design illustration)

Asian Size Chart

50 KM Elite Category will receive a Finisher T-Shirt – US size (RRP: $1,680 each)

Design illustration

1. The long course and high difficulty means participants must wear suitable sports clothing and running shoes. For safety reasons, participants must wear running shoes. Athletes running barefoot or with sandals during the race will disqualified immediately.

2. Hydration packs/Water flasks.

3. Change of clothing: T-shirt, exercise pants

4. Long or compression socks are recommended due to the tall vegetation along the mountain trails.

5. Rain jacket, gloves and a hat.

6. Food: Energy bars, gels or other food alternatives. Assistance from running partners or crew members is not allowed during the race. Therefore, participants MUST carry their own supplies between aid stations.

7. Drinks: Regular sports drinks.

8. First-aid Kit: Antacids, Aspirin, Lip Balm, Blister medication, Pain killer, towel, eye drops, antibiotic cream, bandage, band aid.

9. Mandatory Gear List for 100K and 50K

   (1) 2 head lamps and 2 sets of spare batteries

   (2) Trail Running backpack

   (3) Compass

   (4) Safety Pins

   (5) Waterproof jacket (light rain jacket is not permitted)

   (6) Emergency Blanket

   (7) Mobile phone, power cable and power bank. In the 50K division a real-time position tracking system must be installed on the mobile phone. The command centre will only start the race once it can track the position of all participants.

   (8) Race BIB (must have the emergency contact’s phone number)

   (9) Two timing chips (one is glued to the back of the race BIB, and the needs to be placed on an obvious location on the backpack)

   (10) Water bottle or hydration pack (Capacity of at least 500c.c)

   (11) Basic medical supplies (e.g. medicated cream, bandages, band aid …)

   (12) Whistle

   ※ 100K and 50K participants must complete their inspection at the participant check-in area before they can enter the race.

10. 20K Mandatory Gear List

    (1) Water bottle or hydration pack (Capacity of at least 500 c.c.)

    (2) Race BIB (must show the emergency contact’s phone number)

    (3) Two timing chips (one is glued to the back of the race BIB, and the needs to be placed on an obvious location on the backpack)

    Top 3 athletes of all categories must wear The North Face 100® commemorative event shirt when they go on stage for the award presentation or they will be disqualified.