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Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB mandatory gear list
Boréalys 81/46 km · Mont-Tremblant, Québec · August 2027 (date to come)
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Trail running shoes
Your pickRace vest or pack
MandatoryTo carry the mandatory gear the whole race.
NathanPinnacle Breeze 4 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$83.99$140.00−40%UltrAspireBronco Race VestREI$64.77
$129.95−50%
NikeMen's Trail PrimaLoft® Therma-FIT Running VestAthletic Annex$128.97$160.00−19%
NakedHigh Capacity Running Vest - Men'sNaked$110.00$160.00−31%
Black DiamondDistance 4L Hydration VestBackcountry$89.97$149.95−40%
SalomonADV Skin 5Sports Basement$145.00CamelbakTrail Run Hydration Vest with Two 17 fl. oz. Quick Stow Flasks - Women'sREI$74.73
$100.00−25%
NathanVaporAir 3.0 7 Liter Hydration PackNathan$107.99$180.00−40%
NathanPinnacle 4 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$100.00$200.00−50%
NathanPinnacle Pro 6 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$119.99$200.00−40%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Water: 1 litre
MandatorySealed containers, no plastic bags. Two 500 ml soft flasks = 1 L.
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 14ozXtra Mile Running$45.95
HydrapakSkyFlask Speed · 500mlSports Basement$33.00
NathanQuicksqueeze Insulated HandheldConfluence Running$27.77$40.00−31%
UltrAspireUltraFlask 550 Hybrid BottlePortland Running Company$14.99
SalomonSoft Flask 500MLPace Yourself Run Co.$22.00
CamelbakQuick Grip Chill Handheld 21oz BottleBackcountry$35.95
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 18ozTrailhead Running Supply$50.00
NathanPinnacle 14oz Soft FlaskBackcountry$45.95
Nathan18oz Soft Flask with Bite TopTrailhead Running Supply$30.00
NathanSaferRun Handheld Phone CarrierConfluence Running$29.77$45.00−34%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Collapsible cup (150 ml or more)
MandatoryBottles and flasks with a lid don't count.
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Windbreaker (water-repellent)
MandatoryWith durable water-repellent (DWR) protection.
CraftSubZ Light Jacket - Women'sAthletic Annex$78.97$164.99−52%
The North FaceHigher Run Wind Jacket - Men'sSports Basement$64.80$115.00−44%
rabbitHigh Country Packable Windbreaker - Women'srabbit$89.65$127.37−30%
Black DiamondFineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women'sBackcountry$122.85$189.00−35%
PatagoniaWind Shield Hybrid Jacket - Women'sBackcountry$99.50$199.00−50%
JanjiZephyrunner Wind Shell - Women'sPortland Running Company$103.50$138.00−25%SalomonOutwind Jacket - Women'sREI$59.83
$120.00−50%
Outdoor ResearchShadow Wind Hooded Jacket - Women'sBackcountry$83.82$128.95−35%
CraftSubz Light Jacket - Men'sXtra Mile Running$139.95
rabbitHigh Country Packable Windbreaker - Men'srabbit$89.65$127.37−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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Headlamp
Mandatory200 lumens or more recommended. Phones and watches don't count.
PetzlACTIK® CORE HeadlampWest Stride$35.00$88.00−60%
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's Headlamp 2.0Luke's Locker$65.00
Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95BioLiteDash 450 USB-C Rechargeable Running HeadlampREI$69.95
PetzlSWIFT RL HeadlampWest Stride$75.00$130.00−42%
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77$55.00−31%PetzlNAO LT HeadlampREI$99.95
NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88$40.00−10%
Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampREI$249.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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Survival blanket (1.40 m × 2 m)
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Whistle
MandatoryMany race vests have one on the chest strap: check yours.
Smartphone with the LiveTrail app
MandatoryOn, with airplane mode off.
ID document
MandatorySelf-adhesive elastic bandage (100 × 6 cm)
MandatoryFood reserve
RecommendedRecommended: about 800 kcal (e.g. 2 gels + 2 bars).
ClifBloksHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$2.50GUEnergy ChewsREI$2.50
GURoctane GelsManhattan Running Company$1.40$2.50−44%
Honey StingerEnergy ChewsPerformance Running Outfitters$2.69
MaurtenGel 100Fitness Sports$3.75
NeversecondC30 Energy GelTortoise & Hare Sports$3.25
Skratch LabsEnergy ChewsBull City Running Co.$2.45
Precision Fuel & HydrationPF 30 ChewMountain Running Company$2.87
GUEnergy Gel · Strawberry BananaAnn Arbor Running Company$1.99
KronoEnergy Bar · Apricot and CranberryThe Feed$2.12$3.04−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Hiking poles
RecommendedIf you use them, carry them the whole race.
SalomonS/LAB Ultra Carbon PolesTrailhead Running Supply$150.00
Black DiamondDistance Carbon FLZ Trekking PolesTrailhead Running Supply$239.95
Black DiamondDistance Carbon Z Trekking PolesTrailhead Running Supply$219.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Bad-weather kit
Only if the race calls it, usually a few days before the start.
Waterproof jacket with a hood
MandatorySealed seams, the jacket's own hood.
- Black DiamondFineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women'sBackcountry$122.85
$189.00−35% 
PatagoniaStorm Racer Jacket*Trailhead Running Supply$160.00$299.00−46%
NikeMen's Running Division Men's Storm-FIT ADV Running JacketHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$210.00$280.00−25%
The North FaceSummit FUTURELIGHT Superior Graphic Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$360.00SalomonBonatti Waterproof Jacket - Women'sBackcountry$139.96
$199.95−30%BrooksHigh Point Waterproof Jacket 2 - Men'sREI$149.97
$215.00−30%
Outdoor ResearchHelium Rain Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$110.47$169.95−35%
CraftPro Hydro Jacket 3 - Women'sMill City Running$190.00
NorrønaSenja Gore-Tex Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$579.00
Black DiamondHighline Stretch Shell - Men'sBackcountry$314.30$449.00−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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Pants or tights that cover the legs
MandatoryTights + socks that cover the legs also count.
BrooksMomentum Thermal Pant - Men'sXtra Mile Running$84.00$130.00−35%
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sXtra Mile Running$119.95
NikeStride Dri-FIT Knit Running Pants - Men'sPacers Running$57.00$95.00−40%
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Tight - Men'sSports Basement$88.00$110.00−20%
rabbitLow Light Speed Tights - Women'sFleet Feet$135.00JanjiTTech Pants - Men'sREI$48.83
$108.00−55%
SauconyRunshield Tight - Women'sConfluence Running$74.88$124.99−40%
OnRace Tights Half - Men'sHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00$90.00−50%PatagoniaEndless Run Tights - Men'sREI$125.00
SmartwoolActive Merino Movement Tight - Women'sSmartwool$106.73
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Warm long-sleeve mid-layer
MandatoryNo cotton, 180 g or more in size M.
BrooksNotch Thermal Long Sleeve 3.0 - Women'sSports Basement$45.00$90.00−50%
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew - Men'sSmartwool$59.77$99.62−40%OnClimate Zip Hoodie - Women'sBackcountry$129.95
NikeSwift Dri-FIT UV Long-Sleeve Crew-Neck Running Top - Women'sPacers Running$36.00$60.00−40%
CraftADV Trail Wool Wind LS Tee - Women'sPacers Running$40.00$129.99−69%
IcebreakerMerino 200 ZoneKnit Long-Sleeve Crew Baselayer Top - Women'sBackcountry$75.00$150.00−50%
The North FaceDotknit Thermal 1/4-Zip Pullover Sweatshirt - Women'sBackcountry$49.50$90.00−45%
Under ArmourQualifier Run 1/2 Zip - Men'sSports Basement$32.50$65.00−50%
PatagoniaCapilene® Thermal HoodyPlaymakers$77.00$139.00−45%Mons RoyaleIcon Merino Air-Con Raglan Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women'sREI$53.77
$109.95−51%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Beanie or neck gaiter
Mandatory
BrooksNotch Thermal BeanieSports Basement$15.00$30.00−50%
NathanHyperNight Reflective BeanieConfluence Running$19.88$30.00−34%
SmartwoolMerino BeanieSmartwool$15.44$22.06−30%
OnMerino BeanieHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$40.00$50.00−20%IcebreakerMerino 200 Oasis BeanieBackcountry$21.00
$30.00−30%
Outdoor ResearchGrayland Fleece BeanieBackcountry$22.77$37.95−40%
BuffDryFlx BeanieThe Running Well Store$21.95
2XURun Beanie2XU$20.00
PatagoniaBetter Sweater Fleece BeaniePlaymakers$49.00
SalomonRun Tech BeanieBackcountry$29.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Warm, waterproof gloves
Mandatory
SmartwoolActive Fleece Wind GlovePlaymakers$30.00$50.00−40%
BrooksMomentum Thermal Hybrid GloveAnn Arbor Running Company$59.99
CraftLumen Fleece Glove 2The Running Well Store$44.95
NathanHyperNight Reflective Convertible Mitt 2Nathan$17.99$44.00−59%
The North FaceEtip Trail GloveFleet Feet$55.00Black DiamondDeploy Wind Hood GlovesMountain Running Company$49.95
SalomonMerino GlovesBackcountry$39.95
Outdoor ResearchTrail Mix GloveBackcountry$24.46$34.95−30%
2XURun Gloves2XU$27.00
NikeTherma-Fit Gore-Tex Run Glove · Black/SilverRunners Plus$54.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Waterproof overpants
Recommended
SalomonLight Shell Pant - Women'sBackcountry$83.97$119.95−30%
Outdoor ResearchHelium Rain Pant - Men'sBackcountry$64.98$129.95−50%
PatagoniaTorrentshell 3L Rain Pants - RegularPlaymakers$139.00
BrooksHigh Point Waterproof PantPlaymakers$130.00SalomonSense Aero Soft-Shell Pants - Men'sREI$160.00
SalomonBonatti Waterproof Pant UnisexMountain Running Company$140.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Check the spec before you buy.
Hot-weather kit
Only if the race calls it, usually a few days before the start.
Sunscreen, 15 ml or more
MandatoryIn its original container. SPF 50 recommended.
Water: 2 L instead of 1 L
MandatoryFour 500 ml soft flasks = 2 L.
- NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 14ozXtra Mile Running$45.95
- HydrapakSkyFlask Speed · 500mlSports Basement$33.00
- NathanQuicksqueeze Insulated HandheldConfluence Running$27.77
$40.00−31% - UltrAspireUltraFlask 550 Hybrid BottlePortland Running Company$14.99
- SalomonSoft Flask 500MLPace Yourself Run Co.$22.00
- CamelbakQuick Grip Chill Handheld 21oz BottleBackcountry$35.95
- NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 18ozTrailhead Running Supply$50.00
- NathanPinnacle 14oz Soft FlaskBackcountry$45.95
- Nathan18oz Soft Flask with Bite TopTrailhead Running Supply$30.00
- NathanSaferRun Handheld Phone CarrierConfluence Running$29.77
$45.00−34%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Sunglasses
Recommended
goodrCircle G SunglassesXtra Mile Running$29.95
ROKAVendée Sunglasses OutletRoka$100.00$215.00−53%
TifosiSwank SunglassesAardvark Sports Shop$25.00
OakleyCybr Dyno SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$204.00
District VisionKeiichi Standard Black, D+ Anti-FogDistrict Vision$279.64
goodrOG SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$25.00
goodrBFG SunglassesPacers Running$40.00
goodrBolt G SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00
ROKAMallorca SunglassesRoka$115.00$230.00−50%
ROKALewis SunglassesRoka$120.00$240.00−50%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Cooling bandana
RecommendedTo carry ice.
OnLightweight CapSkirack$39.99
SmartwoolThermal Merino Reversible Neck GaiterSmartwool$27.75
Buff5 Panel Go CapBackcountry$22.72$34.95−35%
2XURun Visor2XU$12.00$20.00−40%
PatagoniaWomen's Cap Cool Trail TankMill City Running$28.00$40.00−30%
NikeUnisex ACG Radical AirFlow Fly Cap Adjustable Dri-FIT Trail Running HatRun Flagstaff$65.00
NNormalRace CapMountain Running Company$50.00Arc'teryxNorvan Mesh 5-Panel CapREI$70.00
BuffCoolNet UV Headband - BUFF-119328.525PR Run & Walk$11.95$24.00−50%
SmartwoolIntraknit All-Season Neck GaiterSmartwool$29.88
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 20, 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
What is the mandatory gear for the Boréalys 81 km?
Race vest or pack, Water: 1 litre, Collapsible cup (150 ml or more), Windbreaker (water-repellent), Headlamp, Survival blanket (1.40 m × 2 m), Whistle, Smartphone with the LiveTrail app, ID document, Self-adhesive elastic bandage (100 × 6 cm).
What is the mandatory gear for the Boréalys 46 km?
Race vest or pack, Water: 1 litre, Collapsible cup (150 ml or more), Windbreaker (water-repellent), Survival blanket (1.40 m × 2 m), Whistle, Smartphone with the LiveTrail app, ID document.
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