The Dark 24 suggested gear list
The Dark 24-hour/12-hour/6-hour · Bellevue Underground Mine, Crowsnest Pass, AB · Oct. 31–Nov. 1 (2027 date to come)
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The race suggests this gear; none of it is required. The only must-haves are what the race hands out (marked Provided).
Trail running shoes
Your pickWaist light (optional)
Suggested by the race500 m loops in a mine shaft.
Wind and water resistant jacket
Suggested by the race
NNormalTrail Rain Jacket - Women'sBoutique Endurance$299.90
The North FaceSummit Superior Futurelight Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$260.99$449.99−42%
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%
SalomonLight Shell Jacket - Women'sLe Coureur$139.97$199.95−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Check the spec before you buy.
Toque or warm hat
Suggested by the race
SmartwoolActive BeanieBoréal Running$29.95
NathanHyperNight Reflective Beanie 2Foveō Running$44.95SauconyPeregrine Merino Beanie - Men'sSaucony$17.95
$45.00−60%
Outdoor ResearchVigor Grid Fleece BeanieBushtukah$21.48$42.95−50%
Arc'teryxSatoro Merino Toque Beanie - Men'sSports Experts$29.99$59.99−50%
IcebreakerMerino Pocket BeanieBushtukah$22.50$45.00−50%
BrooksNotch Thermal Beanie 2.Running Free$18.00$29.99−40%
SalomonWinter Training Beanie for Running and SkiingBoréal Running$26.97$44.95−40%
BuffMerino Midweight BeanieBlackToe Running$45.00
PatagoniaOverlook Merino Wool Liner BeanieBushtukah$55.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Space blanket
Suggested by the raceNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks
Suggested by the raceFor the aid station when you stop.
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%
MontaneFireball Nano Hooded Jacket - Men'sThe Trail Runner Store$222.00$345.00−36%
Arc'teryxNorvan Insulated Hoody - Women'sRun Uphill$359.95
CraftNordic Thermal Hood Anorak - Women'sCity Park Runners$190.00
PatagoniaNano-Air Light Jacket - Men'sMEC$319.00
RabCirrus Flex Insulated Hooded Jacket - Women'sAltitude Sports$269.99
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
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Race bib and timing chip
ProvidedHanded out by the race; wear them the whole race.
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 27, 2026). 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
Is any gear mandatory for the The Dark 24-hour?
No. The race suggests: Waist light (optional), Wind and water resistant jacket, Toque or warm hat, Space blanket, Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks. The race provides: Race bib and timing chip.
Is any gear mandatory for the The Dark 12-hour?
No. The race suggests: Waist light (optional), Wind and water resistant jacket, Toque or warm hat, Space blanket, Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks. The race provides: Race bib and timing chip.
Is any gear mandatory for the The Dark 6-hour?
No. The race suggests: Waist light (optional), Wind and water resistant jacket, Toque or warm hat, Space blanket, Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks. The race provides: Race bib and timing chip.
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