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Ultra-Trail Sayam mandatory gear list
Sayam 100/50/25/15 km · Val-Brillant (Matapédia), Québec · June 2027 (date to come; 2026: June 26–28)
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Trail running shoes
Your pickHeadlamp + spare batteries or power bank
Mandatory
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's Headlamp 2.0Luke's Locker$65.00
Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77$55.00−31%PetzlNAO LT HeadlampREI$99.95
BioLiteDash 450 USB-C Rechargeable Running HeadlampREI$69.95
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
Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampREI$149.95
Black DiamondSprinter 500 HeadlampREI$74.73
$99.95−25%
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Waterproof 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$360.00
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%
Outdoor ResearchHelium Rain Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$110.47$169.95−35%
NorrønaSenja Gore-Tex Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$579.00
Black DiamondHighline Stretch Shell - Men'sBackcountry$314.30$449.00−30%
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Water: 1.5 L on the 100 km, 1 L on the others
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
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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Survival blanket
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Whistle
MandatoryBuff or cap
MandatoryOnLightweight 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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Charged cell phone
MandatoryEnergy 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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Your own cup
MandatoryNo cups 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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Basic first aid kit (gloves, compress, bandage…)
Mandatory
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 22, 2026 (2026 runner guide)). 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 Sayam 100 km?
Headlamp + spare batteries or power bank, Waterproof jacket, Water: 1.5 L on the 100 km, 1 L on the others, Survival blanket, Whistle, Buff or cap, Charged cell phone, Energy food, Your own cup, Basic first aid kit (gloves, compress, bandage…).
What is the mandatory gear for the Sayam 50 km?
Water: 1.5 L on the 100 km, 1 L on the others, Survival blanket, Whistle, Buff or cap, Charged cell phone, Energy food, Your own cup, Basic first aid kit (gloves, compress, bandage…).
What is the mandatory gear for the Sayam 25 km?
Water: 1.5 L on the 100 km, 1 L on the others, Survival blanket, Whistle, Buff or cap, Charged cell phone, Energy food, Your own cup.
What is the mandatory gear for the Sayam 15 km?
Water: 1.5 L on the 100 km, 1 L on the others, Buff or cap, Charged cell phone, Energy food, Your own cup.
Do the Ultra-Trail Sayam aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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