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El Jefe 100 mandatory gear list
El Jefe 100 mi · Superior, Arizona · April 3–4, 2027
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Tops
Shorts & tights
Socks
Gloves
Your distance
Trail running shoes
Your pickSPOT tracker
ProvidedProvided by the race.
Waterproof jacket with a hood
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$360.00
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.
Headlamp or waist light
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.
Extra batteries
MandatoryCell phone
MandatoryDevice with the course GPX
Mandatory500 extra calories, for emergencies only
MandatoryClifBloks Energy ChewsColumbus Running Company$2.99
GUEnergy ChewsREI$2.50
GUEnergy Gel · Lemon SublimeGazelle Sports$2.00Honey StingerOrganic Energy ChewsPlaymakers$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$3.03−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Whistle
MandatoryRoom for 3 L of water
Mandatory
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.
Water filter
Mandatory
SalomonSoft Flask XA FilterMountain Running Company$60.00
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490mlTrailhead Running Supply$60.00
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490ml Water BottleBackcountry$59.95
SalomonSOFT FLASK XA FILTER 490ml/16oz 42Playmakers$65.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Emergency bivy
ProvidedIn your runner bag; pacers bring their own.
Gaiters
RecommendedExtra headlamp
Recommended- NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88
$40.00−10% - Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95
Black DiamondSpot 400 HeadlampTrailhead Running Supply$59.95
Black DiamondSpot 400-R Rechargeable HeadlampMountain Running Company$64.95
Black DiamondSpot HeadlampMountain Running Company$59.95$99.95−25%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Sun 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
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Puffy jacket with a hood
RecommendedPatagoniaNano-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.
Battery pack
RecommendedNeck gaiter
Recommended- 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$50.00
- 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.
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.
- NathanPinnacle Breeze 4 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$83.99
$140.00−40% $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$145.00
$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.
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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