Iron Legs Mountain Races mandatory gear list
Iron Legs 100K/50 mi/60K/25 km night race/50 mile relay · Kananaskis (Elbow Valley), AB · August 7, 2027
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The race lists these as "a mix of mandatory and recommended" without saying which. Ask the race before you count on skipping one.
Trail running shoes
Your pickHeadlamp
MandatoryRequired after Powderface (aid station 4); the night race carries it from the start.
PetzlACTIK® CORE HeadlampWest Stride$35.00$88.00−60%
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's Headlamp 2.0Luke's Locker$65.00Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampREI$149.95
BioLiteDash 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%
Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95PetzlNAO LT HeadlampREI$99.95
NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88$40.00−10%
Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Check the spec before you buy.
Wind and water resistant jacket
MandatoryNeeded for the mountain ascents (relay: after aid station 4).
Black DiamondFineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women'sBackcountry$103.95$189.00−45%
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%Outdoor ResearchStratoburst Stretch Rain Jacket - Men'sREI$175.00
The North FaceSummit Series Torre Egger FUTURELIGHT Jacket - Women'sREI$590.00
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%Arc'teryxNorvan Soft-Shell Jacket - Women'sREI$350.00
NorrønaSenja Gore-Tex Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$579.00
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Hydration pack or bottles: 1.5 L or more
Mandatory1 L on the 25 km night race.
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
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
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Insulated Handheld 18ozNathan$58.00
NathanSaferRun Handheld Phone CarrierConfluence Running$29.77$45.00−34%
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Bear spray
MandatoryRace bib
ProvidedHanded out by the race.
Reusable cup
RecommendedThe aid stations are cupless.
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2 PackNathan$13.00
NathanRace Day CUPiRun Texas$9.99
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2-PackCharlotte Running Company$10.00
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Tights or pants
Recommended
BrooksMomentum Thermal Pant - Men'sXtra Mile Running$84.00$130.00−35%
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sXtra Mile Running$119.95
JanjiTrail Tight - Men'sFleet Feet$98.00
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 - Men'sBackcountry$110.00
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$106.85
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Food
RecommendedGUEnergy ChewsREI$2.50
Honey StingerOrganic Energy ChewsPlaymakers$2.69
GUEnergy Gel · Lemon SublimeGazelle Sports$2.00
MaurtenGel 100Fitness Sports$3.75
NeversecondC30 Energy GelTortoise & Hare Sports$3.25
ClifBloksHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$2.50
Precision Fuel & HydrationPF 30 ChewMountain Running Company$2.87HumaChia Energy GelREI$2.50
- 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.
Gloves
Recommended
SmartwoolActive Fleece Wind GlovePlaymakers$30.00$50.00−40%
BrooksMomentum Thermal Hybrid GloveAnn Arbor Running Company$59.99
CraftLumen Fleece Glove 2Millennium Running$44.99
NathanHyperNight Reflective Convertible Mitt 2Nathan$17.99$44.00−59%
Outdoor ResearchTrail Mix GloveBackcountry$20.97$34.95−40%
The North FaceEtip Trail GloveFleet Feet$55.00Black DiamondDeploy Wind Hood GlovesMountain Running Company$49.95
SalomonMerino GlovesBackcountry$39.95
2XURun Gloves2XU$27.00
NikeTherma-Fit Gore-Tex Run Glove · Black/SilverRunners Plus$54.95
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Hat
RecommendedOnLightweight CapSkirack$39.99
SmartwoolThermal Merino Reversible Neck GaiterSmartwool$27.78
Buff5 Panel Go CapBackcountry$24.46$34.95−30%
2XURun Visor2XU$10.00$20.00−50%Arc'teryxGamma 5-Panel CapREI$34.93
$50.00−30%
PatagoniaWomen's "Trailhead Running Supply" Cap Cool Daily Shirt*Trailhead Running Supply$34.00$49.00−31%
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%BuffCoolNet UV+ Insect Shield Multifunctional NeckwearREI$16.83
$34.00−50%
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Watch
RecommendedSunglasses
Recommended
goodrCircle G SunglassesXtra Mile Running$29.95
ROKAVendée Sunglasses OutletRoka$100.00$215.00−53%
TifosiSwank SunglassesSole Sports$29.99JulboVermont Classic Glacier SunglassesREI$114.93
$165.00−30%
OakleyCybr Dyno SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$204.00
goodrOG SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$25.00
goodrBFG SunglassesPacers Running$40.00
goodrBolt G SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00
goodrMach G SunglassesMill City Running$40.00
ROKALewis SunglassesRoka$120.00$240.00−50%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Sunscreen
RecommendedSpare batteries or a spare headlamp
Recommended- PetzlSWIFT RL HeadlampWest Stride$75.00
$130.00−42% - NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77
$55.00−31% - Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95
- NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88
$40.00−10% - Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95
Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampREI$249.95
Black DiamondSpot 400 HeadlampTrailhead Running Supply$59.95
Black DiamondSpot 400-R Rechargeable HeadlampMountain Running Company$64.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 28, 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 Iron Legs 100K?
Headlamp, Wind and water resistant jacket, Hydration pack or bottles: 1.5 L or more, Bear spray. The race provides: Race bib.
What is the mandatory gear for the Iron Legs 50 mi?
Headlamp, Wind and water resistant jacket, Hydration pack or bottles: 1.5 L or more, Bear spray. The race provides: Race bib.
What is the mandatory gear for the Iron Legs 60K?
Headlamp, Wind and water resistant jacket, Hydration pack or bottles: 1.5 L or more, Bear spray. The race provides: Race bib.
What is the mandatory gear for the Iron Legs 25 km night race?
Headlamp, Hydration pack or bottles: 1.5 L or more, Bear spray. The race provides: Race bib.
What is the mandatory gear for the Iron Legs 50 mile relay?
Headlamp, Wind and water resistant jacket, Hydration pack or bottles: 1.5 L or more. The race provides: Race bib.
Do the Iron Legs Mountain Races aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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