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Twisted Fork mandatory gear list
Twisted Fork 68K/30K/15K · Park City, Utah · Late May 2027 (date to come; 2026: May 30)
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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 pickWater: 2 L on the 68K, 1.5 L on the 30K and 15K
MandatoryThree 500 ml soft flasks = 1.5 L. 68K: 2 to 3 L leaving Jeremy Ranch the first time is strongly encouraged.
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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Bottle, flask or reusable cup
MandatoryNo cups for cold drinks at aid stations.
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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600 calories or more of food
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%
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GPS device or phone with the course downloaded
MandatoryPeople sometimes remove course markings on these busy trails.
Whistle
MandatoryA way to carry ice: ice bandana, sun sleeves or a hat with room for ice
Ask the raceStrongly recommended on the 30K and 15K. The 68K list names it, but the guide's May 27 update says it was removed: ask the race.
OnLightweight 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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From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 23, 2026 (2026 runners guide, updated May 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
What is the mandatory gear for the Twisted Fork 68K?
Water: 2 L on the 68K, 1.5 L on the 30K and 15K, Bottle, flask or reusable cup, 600 calories or more of food, GPS device or phone with the course downloaded, Whistle.
What is the mandatory gear for the Twisted Fork 30K?
Water: 2 L on the 68K, 1.5 L on the 30K and 15K, Bottle, flask or reusable cup, 600 calories or more of food, GPS device or phone with the course downloaded.
What is the mandatory gear for the Twisted Fork 15K?
Water: 2 L on the 68K, 1.5 L on the 30K and 15K, Bottle, flask or reusable cup, 600 calories or more of food, GPS device or phone with the course downloaded.
Do the Twisted Fork aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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