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Ultra-Trail Whistler by UTMB mandatory gear list
Whistler 100K/50K/25K · Whistler, BC · June 25–27, 2027
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MandatoryA vest, backpack or waist pack: it has to fit all the mandatory gear.
NathanPinnacle Breeze 4 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$83.99$140.00−40%UltrAspireBronco Race VestREI$64.77
$129.95−50%
NikeMen's Trail PrimaLoft® Therma-FIT Running VestAthletic Annex$128.97$160.00−19%
NakedHigh Capacity Running Vest - Men'sNaked$110.00$160.00−31%
Black DiamondDistance 4L Hydration VestBackcountry$89.97$149.95−40%
SalomonADV Skin 5Sports Basement$145.00CamelbakTrail Run Hydration Vest with Two 17 fl. oz. Quick Stow Flasks - Women'sREI$74.73
$100.00−25%
NathanVaporAir 3.0 7 Liter Hydration PackNathan$107.99$180.00−40%
NathanPinnacle 4 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$100.00$200.00−50%
NathanPinnacle Pro 6 Liter Hydration Race VestNathan$119.99$200.00−40%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Cell phone
MandatoryWith the race's safety numbers saved.
Collapsible cup (150 ml / 5 oz or more)
MandatoryNo disposable cups at the aid stations.
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Water: 1 litre (½ litre on the 25K)
MandatoryTwo 500 ml soft flasks = 1 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%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Headlamp + spare batteries
Mandatory200 lumens or more recommended for the main light.
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
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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Food reserve
MandatoryRecommended: about 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 bars).
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%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Jacket with a hood for bad weather
MandatoryThe hood is built in or attached the way the maker designed it.
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%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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Hat: beanie, cap, bandana 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
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Survival blanket
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Whistle
MandatoryMany race vests have one on the chest strap: check yours.
Gloves
Recommended
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
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
ID card or passport
RecommendedSpare warm layer
RecommendedFor cold rain, or if you get hurt and have to wait.
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%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Trekking poles
RecommendedIf you start with them, carry them the whole race.
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
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Bad-weather kit
Only if the race calls it, usually a few days before the start.
Protective eyewear
MandatoryPhotochromic sunglasses can count for both kits.
goodrCircle G SunglassesXtra Mile Running$29.95
ROKAVendée Sunglasses OutletRoka$100.00$215.00−53%
TifosiSwank SunglassesAardvark Sports Shop$25.00
OakleyCybr Dyno SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$204.00
District VisionKeiichi Standard Black, D+ Anti-FogDistrict Vision$279.64
goodrOG SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$25.00
goodrBFG SunglassesPacers Running$40.00
goodrBolt G SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00
ROKAMallorca SunglassesRoka$115.00$230.00−50%
ROKALewis SunglassesRoka$120.00$240.00−50%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Second warm layer
MandatoryOn top of the jacket.
- 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% - 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% $109.95−51%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Warm hat
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
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Warm, waterproof gloves
MandatoryBlack DiamondGridTech Storm Hood GlovesREI$79.95
- NikeTherma-Fit Gore-Tex Run Glove · Black/SilverRunners Plus$54.95
SalomonBonatti Waterproof MittenFleet Feet$45.00
Outdoor ResearchHelium UL Rain MittBackcountry$54.95
Black DiamondGridtech Storm Hood GloveBackcountry$79.95
Black DiamondMidweight Softshell GloveBackcountry$59.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Check the spec before you buy.
Waterproof overpants
Mandatory
SalomonLight Shell Pant - Women'sBackcountry$83.97$119.95−30%
Outdoor ResearchHelium Rain Pant - Men'sBackcountry$64.98$129.95−50%
PatagoniaTorrentshell 3L Rain Pants - RegularPlaymakers$139.00
BrooksHigh Point Waterproof PantPlaymakers$130.00SalomonSense Aero Soft-Shell Pants - Men'sREI$160.00
SalomonBonatti Waterproof Pant UnisexMountain Running Company$140.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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Survival blanket, 1.40 × 2 m (55 × 80 in) or more
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Hot-weather kit
Only if the race calls it, usually a few days before the start.
Sunglasses
Mandatory- goodrCircle G SunglassesXtra Mile Running$29.95
- ROKAVendée Sunglasses OutletRoka$100.00
$215.00−53% - TifosiSwank SunglassesAardvark Sports Shop$25.00
- OakleyCybr Dyno SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$204.00
- District VisionKeiichi Standard Black, D+ Anti-FogDistrict Vision$279.64
- goodrOG SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$25.00
- goodrBFG SunglassesPacers Running$40.00
- goodrBolt G SunglassesHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00
- ROKAMallorca SunglassesRoka$115.00
$230.00−50% - ROKALewis SunglassesRoka$120.00
$240.00−50%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Sunscreen
MandatorySPF 50 recommended.
Water: 2 litres instead of 1
MandatoryFour 500 ml soft flasks = 2 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%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 21, 2026 (2026–2027 list)). 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 Whistler 100K?
Running pack, Cell phone, Collapsible cup (150 ml / 5 oz or more), Water: 1 litre (½ litre on the 25K), Headlamp + spare batteries, Food reserve, Jacket with a hood for bad weather, Hat: beanie, cap, bandana or Buff, Survival blanket, Whistle.
What is the mandatory gear for the Whistler 50K?
Cell phone, Collapsible cup (150 ml / 5 oz or more), Water: 1 litre (½ litre on the 25K), Food reserve, Survival blanket, Whistle.
What is the mandatory gear for the Whistler 25K?
Cell phone, Collapsible cup (150 ml / 5 oz or more), Water: 1 litre (½ litre on the 25K), Survival blanket, Whistle.
Do the Ultra-Trail Whistler by UTMB aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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