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Bromont Ultra mandatory gear list
BU 160/80/55 km · Bromont, Québec · October 2027 (date to come)
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Trail running shoes
Your pickWaterproof windbreaker
Mandatory
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%
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Headlamp
Mandatory
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
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Spare battery or a second headlamp
Mandatory- PetzlSWIFT RL HeadlampWest Stride$75.00
$130.00−42% - NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77
$55.00−31% - Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95
- NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88
$40.00−10% Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampREI$149.95
Black DiamondSpot 400 HeadlampTrailhead Running Supply$59.95
Black DiamondSpot 400-R Rechargeable HeadlampMountain Running Company$64.95
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Water: 1 litre or more
MandatoryTwo 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%
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Food and energy supplements
Mandatory
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%
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Reusable cup
MandatoryNo cups at the aid stations.
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Cap, tuque or bandana
MandatoryOnLightweight 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
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Survival blanket (1.4 m × 2 m)
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Cell phone
MandatoryWith the race's emergency number saved.
EpiPen, if you have allergies
Mandatory
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 21, 2026 (2026 list)). 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 BU 160 km?
Waterproof windbreaker, Headlamp, Spare battery or a second headlamp, Water: 1 litre or more, Food and energy supplements, Reusable cup, Cap, tuque or bandana, Survival blanket (1.4 m × 2 m), Cell phone, EpiPen, if you have allergies.
What is the mandatory gear for the BU 80 km?
Waterproof windbreaker, Headlamp, Spare battery or a second headlamp, Water: 1 litre or more, Food and energy supplements, Reusable cup, Cap, tuque or bandana, Survival blanket (1.4 m × 2 m), Cell phone, EpiPen, if you have allergies.
What is the mandatory gear for the BU 55 km?
Waterproof windbreaker, Water: 1 litre or more, Food and energy supplements, Reusable cup, Cap, tuque or bandana, Survival blanket (1.4 m × 2 m), Cell phone, EpiPen, if you have allergies.
Do the Bromont Ultra aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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