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El Jefe 100 mandatory gear list
El Jefe 100 mi · Superior, Arizona · April 3–4, 2027
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Trail running shoes
Your pickSPOT tracker
ProvidedProvided by the race.
Waterproof jacket with a hood
Mandatory
The North FaceSummit Series Superior FUTURELIGHT Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$230.99$419.99−45%
NNormalTrail Rain Jacket - Women'sBoutique Endurance$299.90
La SportivaRun Rain Jacket - Women'sThe Trail Runner Store$88.00$190.00−54%
Inov-8Stormshell waterproof running jacket - Women'sBoréal Running$139.95$294.95−53%
BrooksHigh Point waterproof running jacket - Women'sBoréal Running$89.95$197.95−55%
ScottRC Run Waterproof Jacket - Women'sRun Uphill$225.00$299.95−25%
PatagoniaStorm Racer Jacket - Men'sFrontrunners$375.00
Under ArmourVelociti Pro Storm Running Jacket - Women'sSports Experts$83.99$119.99−30%
NikeAeroSwift Aerogami Storm-FIT Running Jacket - Women'sBlackToe Running$230.00$330.00−30%
MammutDucan Light Hardshell Hooded Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$162.51$238.99−32%
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Headlamp or waist light
Mandatory
Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampMEC$154.95
PetzlNao RL HeadlampMEC$224.95
NathanFire RX Runners' HeadlampRunning Room$50.00$84.99−41%
FenixHL18R-T Lightweight Headlamp (500 lumens)The Trail Runner Store$57.00$89.00−36%
RaidlightULTRALIGHT 1200 HeadlampStampeak$139.90$169.90−18%
BioLite425 Rechargeable HeadlampSports Experts$74.99
PetzlActik Core HeadlampRunning Free$104.99
NathanNebula Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$50.00$119.99−58%
NathanNeutron Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$40.00$59.99−33%
Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampLe Coureur$229.95
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Extra batteries
MandatoryCell phone
MandatoryDevice with the course GPX
Mandatory500 extra calories, for emergencies only
Mandatory
MaurtenGel 100MEC$5.50
GUEnergy GelsBlackToe Running$2.60
HumaGel · Chocolate (with Caffeine)Le Coureur Nordique$1.84$3.69−50%
Xact NutritionEnergy Fruit BarsCity Park Runners$2.75
Precision Fuel & HydrationPF 30 ChewFoveō Running$3.50
NeversecondC30 Energy Gel - Box of 12Altitude Sports$59.99
KronoNutrition Energy GelsBlackToe Running$3.25
NäakULTRA™ Waffle 140 ‧ Salted CaramelNäak$1.58$2.25−30%
Skratch LabsSport Energy ChewsCowichan Valley Running$3.50
Honey StingerHoney Mini WafflesSea2Sky Nutrition$9.00$11.54−22%
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Whistle
MandatoryRoom for 3 L of water
Mandatory
La SportivaTrail Vest 5LLe Coureur Nordique$79.98$159.95−50%
NathanPinnacle Pro Hydration Race Vest 6L - Women'sThe Last Hunt$98.99$224.99−56%
NNormalRace Hydration VestBushtukah$109.95$219.90−50%
SalomonActive Skin 8 SetBlackToe Running$105.00$140.00−25%
NakedRunning Vest - Women's 3LThe Trail Runner Store$99.00$174.00−43%
The North FaceSummit Run Vest with Flasks 5L - UnisexThe Last Hunt$179.99$239.99−25%
Black DiamondDistance 4 Hydration Vest - Women'sSport Chek$97.88$137.97−29%
OspreyDuro 1.5 Trail Running Hydration Vest - Men'sSports Experts$108.49$154.99−30%
KiprunTrail Running Hydration Vest 5 LDecathlon$45.00$55.00−18%
UltrAspireAlpha 5.0 Race Vest 6LThe Trail Runner Store$134.00$180.00−26%
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Water filter
Mandatory
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490mlLe Coureur Nordique$64.99
HydrapakFlux + 1.5 L Reusable Hydration Bottle with FilterBoréal Running$74.95
KatadynBeFree AC Ultralight 1L MicrofilterMEC$69.95
PlatypusDayCap In-Bottle FilterBushtukah$59.95
HydrapakUltraflask+ Filter 500mlRun Uphill$73.95
HydrapakUltraflask+ Flask Filter SystemRunner's Den$73.98
SalomonFilter Flask (490ml)Strides Running$65.00
SalomonSoft Flask 500ml XA Filter - UnisexMEC$64.95
SalomonSoft Flask with XA Filter (490ml/16.5oz)Bushtukah$64.95
SalomonSoft Flask XA FilterCity Park Runners$64.99
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Emergency bivy
ProvidedIn your runner bag; pacers bring their own.
Gaiters
RecommendedExtra headlamp
Recommended- PetzlActik Core HeadlampRunning Free$104.99
- NathanNebula Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$50.00
$119.99−58% - Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampLe Coureur$229.95
- FenixHL18R-T Lightweight Headlamp (500 lumens)The Trail Runner Store$57.00
$89.00−36% - RaidlightULTRALIGHT 1200 HeadlampStampeak$139.90
$169.90−18% - BioLite425 Rechargeable HeadlampSports Experts$74.99
- NathanNeutron Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$40.00
$59.99−33% 
PetzlIKO CORE headlampAltitude Sports$129.95
PetzlNao LT HeadlampMEC$139.95
PetzlSwift LT HeadlampMEC$74.95
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Sun hat
Recommended
OnLightweight CapBushtukah$54.95
Buff5 Panel Go CapCowichan Valley Running$40.00
2XURun VisorBoréal Running$17.46$24.95−30%
Arc'teryxSatoro Merino Neck Gaiter Neck Warmer - Men'sSports Experts$29.99$59.99−50%
Under ArmourVelociti Adjustable Running Cap - Women'sSports Experts$15.99$31.99−50%
NNormalPink Running CapStampeak$41.95$69.90−40%
SmartwoolThermal Merino Reversible Neck Gaiter - UnisexLe Coureur Nordique$39.00
SalomonSense Aero Trail Running Cap - Men'sSports Experts$34.99$49.99−30%
NikeRun AeroAdapt Fly Cap - Women'sSport Chek$40.97$55.00−26%
SatisfyPeaceShell Cordura Trail Cap - UnisexAltitude Sports$159.99
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Puffy jacket with a hood
Recommended
SalomonElixir Hybrid Hooded Jacket - Men'sSports Experts$174.99$349.99−50%
Black DiamondAccess Down 1.0 Hoody - Women'sBushtukah$229.00$389.95−41%
PatagoniaNano-Air Light Insulated Hybrid Jacket - Women'sBushtukah$157.50$315.00−50%
RabMicrolight Alpine Down Jacket - Women'sBushtukah$175.00$349.99−50%
MontaneFireball Nano Hooded Jacket - Men'sThe Trail Runner Store$222.00$345.00−36%
Arc'teryxNorvan Insulated Hoody - Women'sRun Uphill$359.95
CraftPursuit Thermal Hoody Jacket 2 - Women'sBushtukah$164.99$219.99−25%
Kari TraaTirill Thermal Hooded Jacket - Women'sSports Experts$274.99
Outdoor ResearchHelium Down Hoodie Jacket - Men'sBushtukah$449.95
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Packable Insulated Jacket - Men'sSports Experts$209.99
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Battery pack
RecommendedNeck gaiter
Recommended- OnLightweight CapBushtukah$54.95
- Buff5 Panel Go CapCowichan Valley Running$40.00
- 2XURun VisorBoréal Running$17.46
$24.95−30% - Arc'teryxSatoro Merino Neck Gaiter Neck Warmer - Men'sSports Experts$29.99
$59.99−50% - Under ArmourVelociti Adjustable Running Cap - Women'sSports Experts$15.99
$31.99−50% - NNormalPink Running CapStampeak$41.95
$69.90−40% - SmartwoolThermal Merino Reversible Neck Gaiter - UnisexLe Coureur Nordique$39.00
- SalomonSense Aero Trail Running Cap - Men'sSports Experts$34.99
$49.99−30% - NikeRun AeroAdapt Fly Cap - Women'sSport Chek$40.97
$55.00−26% - SatisfyPeaceShell Cordura Trail Cap - UnisexAltitude Sports$159.99
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First aid kit
RecommendedSunscreen
RecommendedToilet paper, wipes, zip locks
RecommendedID, emergency contacts, allergies and meds card
RecommendedRoom for 5 L if you drink a lot
RecommendedFrom Gila to Picketpost.
- La SportivaTrail Vest 5LLe Coureur Nordique$79.98
$159.95−50% - NathanPinnacle Pro Hydration Race Vest 6L - Women'sThe Last Hunt$98.99
$224.99−56% - NNormalRace Hydration VestBushtukah$109.95
$219.90−50% - SalomonActive Skin 8 SetBlackToe Running$105.00
$140.00−25% - NakedRunning Vest - Women's 3LThe Trail Runner Store$99.00
$174.00−43% - The North FaceSummit Run Vest with Flasks 5L - UnisexThe Last Hunt$179.99
$239.99−25% - Black DiamondDistance 4 Hydration Vest - Women'sSport Chek$97.88
$137.97−29% - OspreyDuro 1.5 Trail Running Hydration Vest - Men'sSports Experts$108.49
$154.99−30% - KiprunTrail Running Hydration Vest 5 LDecathlon$45.00
$55.00−18% - UltrAspireAlpha 5.0 Race Vest 6LThe Trail Runner Store$134.00
$180.00−26%
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From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 22, 2026 (2027 Runner Manual)). Rules can change: check the official list before race day. The Gear Fox isn't affiliated with the race.
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Quick answers
What is the mandatory gear for the El Jefe 100 mi?
Waterproof jacket with a hood, Headlamp or waist light, Extra batteries, Cell phone, Device with the course GPX, 500 extra calories, for emergencies only, Whistle, Room for 3 L of water, Water filter. The race provides: SPOT tracker, Emergency bivy.
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