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Québec Mega Trail mandatory gear list
QMT 135/80/50 km · Côte-de-Beaupré & Charlevoix, Québec · July 1–4, 2027 (to be confirmed by the race)
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Trail running shoes
Your pickWaterproof windbreaker
Mandatory135 km only.
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
MandatoryOn the 80 km: from the Saint-Tite-des-Caps aid station on.
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 for the headlamp
MandatoryWater: 1.5 L on the 135 km, 1 L on the 80 and 50 km
MandatoryThree 500 ml soft flasks = 1.5 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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Cap or bandana for the sun
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
MandatorySelf-adhesive compression bandage (3 in × 48 in)
MandatoryEpiPen, if you have allergies
MandatoryFor wasp stings or food allergies.
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 QMT 135 km?
Waterproof windbreaker, Headlamp, Spare battery for the headlamp, Water: 1.5 L on the 135 km, 1 L on the 80 and 50 km, Food and energy supplements, Cap or bandana for the sun, Survival blanket (1.4 m × 2 m), Cell phone, Self-adhesive compression bandage (3 in × 48 in), EpiPen, if you have allergies.
What is the mandatory gear for the QMT 80 km?
Headlamp, Spare battery for the headlamp, Water: 1.5 L on the 135 km, 1 L on the 80 and 50 km, Food and energy supplements, Cap or bandana for the sun, Survival blanket (1.4 m × 2 m), Cell phone, Self-adhesive compression bandage (3 in × 48 in), EpiPen, if you have allergies.
What is the mandatory gear for the QMT 50 km?
Water: 1.5 L on the 135 km, 1 L on the 80 and 50 km, Food and energy supplements, Cap or bandana for the sun, Survival blanket (1.4 m × 2 m), Cell phone, Self-adhesive compression bandage (3 in × 48 in), EpiPen, if you have allergies.
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