The Dark 24 suggested gear list
The Dark 24-hour/12-hour/6-hour · Bellevue Underground Mine, Crowsnest Pass, AB · Oct. 31–Nov. 1 (2027 date to come)
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The race suggests this gear; none of it is required. The only must-haves are what the race hands out (marked Provided).
Trail running shoes
Your pickWaist light (optional)
Suggested by the race500 m loops in a mine shaft.
Wind and water resistant jacket
Suggested by the race
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
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Check the spec before you buy.
Toque or warm hat
Suggested by the race
BrooksNotch Thermal BeanieSports Basement$15.00$30.00−50%
NathanHyperNight Reflective BeanieConfluence Running$19.88$30.00−34%
SmartwoolMerino BeanieSmartwool$15.47$22.10−30%
OnMerino BeanieHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$40.00$50.00−20%
Outdoor ResearchDeviator Fleece BeanieBackcountry$20.00$39.95−50%IcebreakerMerino 200 Oasis BeanieREI$30.00
BuffDryFlx BeaniePlaymakers$27.00
PatagoniaBetter Sweater Fleece BeaniePlaymakers$55.00
SalomonRun Tech BeanieBackcountry$29.95
CieleCR3BeanieColumbus Running Company$20.00$50.00−60%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Space blanket
Suggested by the raceNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks
Suggested by the raceFor the aid station when you stop.
Arc'teryxAtom Insulated Hoody - Women'sREI$149.83
$300.00−50%Black DiamondSolution 2.0 Insulated Hoody - Women'sREI$148.83
$299.00−50%PatagoniaNano-Air Ultralight Insulated Pullover - Women'sREI$116.73
$199.00−41%MammutRime Light IN Hybrid Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men'sREI$178.97
$279.00−36%Outdoor ResearchSuperStrand LT Insulated Hoodie - Women'sREI$169.73
$235.00−28%RabMicrolight Alpine Down Hoody - Women'sREI$325.00
SmartwoolWinterloft Hooded Down Jacket - Men'sREI$375.00
SalomonSense Aero Hybrid 1/2-Zip Hooded Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$119.95The North FaceLhotse LT Insulated Jacket - Women'sREI$190.00
Black DiamondSolution 2.0 Insulated Hoody - Men'sREI$148.83
$299.00−50%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Race bib and timing chip
ProvidedHanded out by the race; wear them the whole race.
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 27, 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
Is any gear mandatory for the The Dark 24-hour?
No. The race suggests: Waist light (optional), Wind and water resistant jacket, Toque or warm hat, Space blanket, Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks. The race provides: Race bib and timing chip.
Is any gear mandatory for the The Dark 12-hour?
No. The race suggests: Waist light (optional), Wind and water resistant jacket, Toque or warm hat, Space blanket, Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks. The race provides: Race bib and timing chip.
Is any gear mandatory for the The Dark 6-hour?
No. The race suggests: Waist light (optional), Wind and water resistant jacket, Toque or warm hat, Space blanket, Warm blanket and clothes for your breaks. The race provides: Race bib and timing chip.
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