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Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs mandatory gear list
UTCC 170/88/45 km · Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Gaspésie, Québec · August 20–22, 2027
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Trail running shoes
Your pickWaterproof jacket
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$360.00SalomonBonatti 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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Mid-layer
Mandatory
BrooksNotch Thermal Long Sleeve 3.0 - Women'sSports Basement$45.00$90.00−50%
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew - Men'sSmartwool$59.77$99.62−40%OnClimate Zip Hoodie - Women'sBackcountry$129.95
NikeSwift Dri-FIT UV Long-Sleeve Crew-Neck Running Top - Women'sPacers Running$36.00$60.00−40%
CraftADV Trail Wool Wind LS Tee - Women'sPacers Running$40.00$129.99−69%
IcebreakerMerino 200 ZoneKnit Long-Sleeve Crew Baselayer Top - Women'sBackcountry$75.00$150.00−50%
The North FaceDotknit Thermal 1/4-Zip Pullover Sweatshirt - Women'sBackcountry$49.50$90.00−45%
Under ArmourQualifier Run 1/2 Zip - Men'sSports Basement$32.50$65.00−50%
PatagoniaCapilene® Thermal HoodyPlaymakers$77.00$139.00−45%Mons RoyaleIcon Merino Air-Con Raglan Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women'sREI$53.77
$109.95−51%
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Long pants
Mandatory
BrooksMomentum Thermal Pant - Men'sXtra Mile Running$84.00$130.00−35%
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sXtra Mile Running$119.95
NikeStride Dri-FIT Knit Running Pants - Men'sPacers Running$57.00$95.00−40%
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Tight - Men'sSports Basement$88.00$110.00−20%
rabbitLow Light Speed Tights - Women'sFleet Feet$135.00JanjiTTech Pants - Men'sREI$48.83
$108.00−55%
SauconyRunshield Tight - Women'sConfluence Running$74.88$124.99−40%
OnRace Tights Half - Men'sHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00$90.00−50%PatagoniaEndless Run Tights - Men'sREI$125.00
SmartwoolActive Merino Movement Tight - Women'sSmartwool$106.73
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Tuque
Mandatory
BrooksNotch Thermal BeanieSports Basement$15.00$30.00−50%
NathanHyperNight Reflective BeanieConfluence Running$19.88$30.00−34%
SmartwoolMerino BeanieSmartwool$15.44$22.06−30%
OnMerino BeanieHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$40.00$50.00−20%IcebreakerMerino 200 Oasis BeanieBackcountry$21.00
$30.00−30%
Outdoor ResearchGrayland Fleece BeanieBackcountry$22.77$37.95−40%
BuffDryFlx BeanieThe Running Well Store$21.95
2XURun Beanie2XU$20.00
PatagoniaBetter Sweater Fleece BeaniePlaymakers$49.00
SalomonRun Tech BeanieBackcountry$29.95
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Gloves
Mandatory
SmartwoolActive Fleece Wind GlovePlaymakers$30.00$50.00−40%
BrooksMomentum Thermal Hybrid GloveAnn Arbor Running Company$59.99
CraftLumen Fleece Glove 2The Running Well Store$44.95
NathanHyperNight Reflective Convertible Mitt 2Nathan$17.99$44.00−59%
The North FaceEtip Trail GloveFleet Feet$55.00Black DiamondDeploy Wind Hood GlovesMountain Running Company$49.95
SalomonMerino GlovesBackcountry$39.95
Outdoor ResearchTrail Mix GloveBackcountry$24.46$34.95−30%
2XURun Gloves2XU$27.00
NikeTherma-Fit Gore-Tex Run Glove · Black/SilverRunners Plus$54.95
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Headlamp + spare battery
Mandatory
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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Water: 1.5 L (1 L on the 45 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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Purification tablets or a filter flask
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
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490ml/16ozBull City Running Co.$60.00
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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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Collapsible cup
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Cap or Buff
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 (140 × 200 cm)
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Whistle
MandatoryMany race vests have one on the chest strap: check yours.
Cell phone in a waterproof bag
MandatoryBasic first aid kit
MandatorySpoon and/or fork
MandatorySpare shoes and socks
Recommended
FeeturesElite Light Cushion Mini CrewRed Coyote Running and Fitness$10.00$21.00−52%
InjinjiRun Lightweight No-showPlaymakers$12.00$15.00−20%SmartwoolRun Zero Cushion Low Ankle SocksREI$12.73
$18.00−29%
BalegaHidden Comfort Mini-CrewThe Running Well Store$18.95
StanceSHELTER WOMENS CREWStance$21.70$80.00−73%Darn ToughRun No-Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks - Men'sREI$13.47
$18.00−25%
SwiftwickVision Impression National Parks Crew - CloseoutSwiftwick$8.00$22.00−64%
BrooksRun-In Crew 3-PackManhattan Running Company$10.00$25.00−60%
FeeturesElite Ultra Light InvisiblePerformance Running Outfitters$11.40$19.00−40%
FeeturesElite Ultra Light QuarterSports Basement$12.00$19.00−37%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Hiking poles and/or crampons
Recommended
SalomonS/LAB Ultra Carbon PolesTrailhead Running Supply$150.00
Black DiamondDistance Carbon FLZ Trekking PolesTrailhead Running Supply$239.95
Black DiamondDistance Carbon Z Trekking PolesTrailhead Running Supply$219.95
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Second headlamp
Recommended- PetzlSWIFT RL HeadlampWest Stride$75.00
$130.00−42% - NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77
$55.00−31% - Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95
- NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88
$40.00−10% Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampREI$149.95
Black DiamondSpot 400 HeadlampTrailhead Running Supply$59.95
Black DiamondSpot 400-R Rechargeable HeadlampMountain Running Company$64.95
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Warm jacket for any weather
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$54.79$78.27−30%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
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From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 21, 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 UTCC 170 km?
Waterproof jacket, Mid-layer, Long pants, Tuque, Gloves, Headlamp + spare battery, Water: 1.5 L (1 L on the 45 km), Purification tablets or a filter flask, Energy supplements, Collapsible cup, Cap or Buff, Survival blanket (140 × 200 cm), Whistle, Cell phone in a waterproof bag, Basic first aid kit, Spoon and/or fork.
What is the mandatory gear for the UTCC 88 km?
Waterproof jacket, Mid-layer, Long pants, Tuque, Gloves, Headlamp + spare battery, Water: 1.5 L (1 L on the 45 km), Purification tablets or a filter flask, Energy supplements, Collapsible cup, Cap or Buff, Survival blanket (140 × 200 cm), Whistle, Cell phone in a waterproof bag, Basic first aid kit, Spoon and/or fork.
What is the mandatory gear for the UTCC 45 km?
Waterproof jacket, Tuque, Gloves, Water: 1.5 L (1 L on the 45 km), Purification tablets or a filter flask, Energy supplements, Collapsible cup, Cap or Buff, Survival blanket (140 × 200 cm), Whistle, Cell phone in a waterproof bag, Basic first aid kit.
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