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Cocodona mandatory gear list
Cocodona 250 mi/125 mi/100 mi/80 mi/40 mi · Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona · May 2–7, 2027
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MandatoryRunners and pacers alike.
GPS device with the course file loaded
MandatoryWatch, handheld GPS or a phone in airplane mode, plus a way to charge it.
Headlamp + spare batteries or a way to charge it
Mandatory
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's Headlamp 2.0Luke's Locker$65.00
Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77$55.00−31%PetzlNAO LT HeadlampREI$99.95
BioLiteDash 450 USB-C Rechargeable Running HeadlampREI$69.95
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
Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampREI$149.95
Black DiamondSprinter 500 HeadlampREI$74.73
$99.95−25%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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Collapsible cup
MandatoryNo cups for cold drinks at aid stations (they have cups for hot ones).
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2 PackNathan$13.00
NathanRace Day CUPiRun Texas$9.99
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2-PackCharlotte Running Company$10.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Space blanket
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Whistle
MandatoryRoom for 4 L of water
Mandatory250 and 100 mi: checked at the start, and you must leave Cottonwood Creek with 4 L (25 hot miles to the next aid).
NathanPinnacle Breeze 4 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$83.99$140.00−40%UltrAspireBronco Race VestREI$64.77
$129.95−50%
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%
NathanPinnacle 12L Hydration Race VestMountain Running Company$74.95$200.00−63%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Gloves
MandatoryCold-weather gear: carried on some sections, checked at set aid stations (80 mi: if you leave Fain Ranch after 11 am; 40 mi: if you leave Woody Mountain after 2:30 pm).
SmartwoolActive Fleece Wind GlovePlaymakers$30.00$50.00−40%
BrooksMomentum Thermal Hybrid GloveAnn Arbor Running Company$59.99
The North FaceEtip Trail GloveFleet Feet$55.00
CraftLumen Fleece Glove 2The Running Well Store$44.95NathanHyperNight Reflective GlovesNathan$11.99
$30.00−60%Black 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.
Warm hat (a neck gaiter counts)
MandatoryCold-weather gear (see gloves).
BrooksNotch Thermal BeanieSports Basement$15.00$30.00−50%
NathanHyperNight Reflective BeanieConfluence Running$19.88$30.00−34%
SmartwoolMerino BeanieSmartwool$15.48$22.11−30%
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
PatagoniaBetter Sweater Fleece BeaniePlaymakers$49.00
SalomonRun Tech BeanieBackcountry$29.95
CieleCR3BeanieColumbus Running Company$20.00$50.00−60%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Long-sleeve top
MandatoryCold-weather gear (see gloves).
BrooksNotch Thermal Long Sleeve 3.0 - Women'sSports Basement$45.00$90.00−50%
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip - Women'sSmartwool$64.19$106.98−40%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.
Insulating layer: fleece, puffy or mid-weight
MandatoryCold-weather gear (see gloves).
PatagoniaNano-Air Ultralight Insulated Pullover - Women'sREI$116.73
$199.00−41%
SalomonSense Aero Hybrid 1/2-Zip Hooded Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$119.95
SmartwoolEveryday Short Sleeve Button Down - Men'sSmartwool$54.92$78.45−30%The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Insulated Jacket - Men'sREI$170.00
Arc'teryxBeta Insulated JacketPlaymakers$750.00
PatagoniaLightweight Insulated Fjord Flannel ShirtPlaymakers$62.00$89.00−30%
PatagoniaTrail Harbor Button-Down Knit ShirtPlaymakers$59.00$85.00−31%
PatagoniaNano-Air® Light Hybrid JacketPlaymakers$174.00$249.00−30%
PatagoniaDown Sweater HoodyPlaymakers$345.00
PatagoniaNano-Air® Light JacketPlaymakers$259.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Plenty of sock changes + wipes
RecommendedEvery 20 to 30 miles, from your crew or drop bags.
FeeturesElite Light Cushion Mini CrewRed Coyote Running and Fitness$10.00$21.00−52%
SmartwoolRun Zero Cushion Low Ankle Sock - Women'sThe Running Well Store$13.46$17.95−25%
InjinjiRun Lightweight No-ShowPlaymakers$12.00$15.00−20%
BalegaHidden Comfort Mini-CrewThe Running Well Store$18.95
StanceSHELTER WOMENS CREWStance$21.70$80.00−73%Darn ToughRun No-Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks - Men'sREI$13.47
$18.00−25%
SwiftwickVision Impression National Parks Crew - CloseoutSwiftwick$8.00$22.00−64%
FeeturesElite Ultra Light InvisiblePerformance Running Outfitters$11.40$19.00−40%
FeeturesElite Ultra Light QuarterSports Basement$12.00$19.00−37%
FeeturesElite Light Cushion QuarterPlaymakers$14.00$19.00−26%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Trekking poles
Recommended
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.
Lightweight jacket
Recommended
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$89.87$127.67−30%
HokaSkyflow Ultralight Jacket - Men'sFleet Feet$128.00
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%
SauconyHurricane Softshell Jacket - Women'sFleet Feet$130.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Long pants
Recommended
BrooksMomentum Thermal Tight 2.0 - Women'sPoint 2 Running Company$66.00$110.00−40%
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sXtra Mile Running$119.95
NikeStride Dri-FIT Knit Running Pants - Men'sPacers Running$57.00$95.00−40%
SauconyRunshield Tight - Women'sConfluence Running$74.88$124.99−40%
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Tight - Women'sSports Basement$88.00$110.00−20%JanjiTTech Pants - Men'sREI$48.83
$108.00−55%
OnRace Tights Half - Men'sHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00$90.00−50%PatagoniaEndless Run Tights - Men'sREI$125.00
rabbitLow Light Pocket Tight - Men'sSports Basement$60.00$120.00−50%
SmartwoolActive Merino Movement Tight - Women'sSmartwool$106.98
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Sunscreen
RecommendedSun hat
RecommendedOnLightweight CapSkirack$39.99
SmartwoolThermal Merino Reversible Neck GaiterSmartwool$27.82
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%
NNormalRace CapMountain Running Company$50.00Arc'teryxNorvan Mesh 5-Panel CapREI$70.00
NikeUnisex ACG Radical AirFlow Fly Cap Adjustable Dri-FIT Trail Running HatRun Flagstaff$65.00
BuffCoolNet UV Headband - BUFF-119328.525PR Run & Walk$11.95$24.00−50%
SmartwoolIntraknit All-Season Neck GaiterSmartwool$29.96
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Long-sleeve sun layer
Recommended- BrooksNotch Thermal Long Sleeve 3.0 - Women'sSports Basement$45.00
$90.00−50% - SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip - Women'sSmartwool$64.19
$106.98−40% - 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% $109.95−51%
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%
TifosiShumo SunglassesPacers Running$39.95
OakleyCybr Dyno SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$204.00
District VisionKeiichi Standard Black, D+ Anti-FogDistrict Vision$279.58
goodrOG SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$25.00
goodrBolt G SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00
goodrMach G SunglassesMill City Running$40.00
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.
Sun gloves
Recommended- SmartwoolActive Fleece Wind GlovePlaymakers$30.00
$50.00−40% - BrooksMomentum Thermal Hybrid GloveAnn Arbor Running Company$59.99
- The North FaceEtip Trail GloveFleet Feet$55.00
- CraftLumen Fleece Glove 2The Running Well Store$44.95
$30.00−60%- 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.
Gaiters
RecommendedBad-weather kit
Only if the race calls it, usually a few days before the start.
Waterproof jacket with a hood
MandatoryOnly required in rain or snow.
- 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$360.00
CraftPRO Hydro Running Jacket 2 Black - Men'sFleet Feet$230.00SalomonBonatti 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%
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.
Check the spec before you buy.
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 22, 2026 (2027 Runner Guide)). 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 Cocodona 250 mi?
Cell phone, GPS device with the course file loaded, Headlamp + spare batteries or a way to charge it, Collapsible cup, Space blanket, Whistle, Room for 4 L of water, Gloves, Warm hat (a neck gaiter counts), Long-sleeve top, Insulating layer: fleece, puffy or mid-weight.
What is the mandatory gear for the Cocodona 125 mi?
Cell phone, GPS device with the course file loaded, Headlamp + spare batteries or a way to charge it, Collapsible cup, Space blanket, Whistle, Gloves, Warm hat (a neck gaiter counts), Long-sleeve top, Insulating layer: fleece, puffy or mid-weight.
What is the mandatory gear for the Cocodona 100 mi?
Cell phone, GPS device with the course file loaded, Headlamp + spare batteries or a way to charge it, Collapsible cup, Space blanket, Whistle, Room for 4 L of water, Gloves, Warm hat (a neck gaiter counts), Long-sleeve top, Insulating layer: fleece, puffy or mid-weight.
What is the mandatory gear for the Cocodona 80 mi?
Cell phone, GPS device with the course file loaded, Headlamp + spare batteries or a way to charge it, Collapsible cup, Space blanket, Whistle, Gloves, Warm hat (a neck gaiter counts), Long-sleeve top, Insulating layer: fleece, puffy or mid-weight.
What is the mandatory gear for the Cocodona 40 mi?
Cell phone, GPS device with the course file loaded, Headlamp + spare batteries or a way to charge it, Collapsible cup, Space blanket, Whistle, Gloves, Warm hat (a neck gaiter counts), Long-sleeve top, Insulating layer: fleece, puffy or mid-weight.
Do the Cocodona aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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