Mandatory Gear Requirements
The gear below must be carried by all runners, at all times, as designated below. Mandatory gear wil be checked at bib collection and is subject to random checks on course. Failure to carry any mandatory gear can result in a time penalty and runners will not be allowed to continue until they have all required kit.
100 km
Participants will be required to carry the following equipment at all times unless otherwise specified.
- Mobile phone w/ battery pack;
- Mapping app w/ course GPX downloaded (eg. GAIA, Avenza, Trace de Trails) OR printed paper map
- Emergency space blanket;
- Compass (phone & watch compasses are not included);
- Whistle;
- Breathable, waterproof rain Jacket with taped seams;
- Broad compression bandage (suitable for snake bite);
- 2L water carrying capacity, minimum
- Thermal long sleeve top (polypropelene or wool only)
- Beanie or buff
- Warm, full-fingered gloves
- Torch/headlamp including spare batteries or charger which must be carried from start;
- Backup torch/headlight must be carried from Henry Angel AS
- Reflective vest designed for night use which must be carried from Henry Angel AS (not start) and must be worn at night.
- Foul weather only: thermal bottoms (wool or polypropelene), breathable, waterproof rain pants with taped seams and a lightweight fleece top.
50 km
Participants will be required to carry the below equipment at all times unless otherwise specified.
- Mobile phone with battery pack
- Mapping app w/ course GPX downloaded (eg. GAIA, Avenza, Trace de Trails) OR printed paper map
- Emergency space blanket;
- Compass (phone & watch compasses are not included);
- Whistle;
- Breathable, waterproof rain Jacket with taped seams;
- Broad compression bandage (for First Aid treatment of snake or spider bite);
- Water container, minimum 2 litres;
- Thermal long sleeve top (wool or polypropelene only)
- Beanie or buff
- Torch/headlamp including spare batteries or charger which must be carried from Mannus Campsite AS;
- Foul weather only: Thermal long underwear bottoms, warm full-fingered gloves
22 km
Participants will be required to carry the following:
- a mobile phone
- broad compression bandage
- a whistle
- 1L water at all times.
Runners need to be careful of other users of the track and must render all possible assistance to any person found injured or incapacitated. The sweepers will have Satellite phones.
Optional Additional Equipment
- Gloves
- Energy food
- Toilet paper
- Hat
- Sun block
- Insect repellent
- Gaiters or compression socks
- Gloves
Night running/safety runners
Night running can be a daunting experience. During the night time sections along the Hume and Hovell Track, there will be reflective tape approximately 80-100m apart that is highly visible with your head torches on. There will be volunteers at all the aid stations overnight with hot soup/noodles and other foods/drinks. Night time conditions are generally always cooler with temperatures down to 0′, so be prepared with extra warm clothes that can be left in drop bags at Paddy’s Dam if required.
Water
Although the course of the Hume & Hovell Ultra has some creeks en route the water should be considered unsafe for drinking due to animal and pest control activity. Runners must carry sufficient water to last them between Aid Stations which can be up to 30 km or 6 hours travelling apart.
Race Communications
Mobile Phone Coverage:
The Telstra mobile phone network may provide the best coverage for the course, however coverage is non-existent between, 5 km south of Paddy’s River Dam and lower Buddong Creek. Reception in gully lines and low points is less reliable. Reception towers are located, near Tumbarumba, within Talbingo and on Snubba Ridge.
Fitness
The Hume & Hovell Ultra is a demanding physical event. By entering, runners are acknowledging that they have trained appropriately for the Hume & Hovell Ultra.
AURA can provide Public Liability Insurance coverage for the events it sanctions, which includes the Hume & Hovell Ultra. This insurance does not provide any coverage for injury or illness to entrants or support crews.
All Entrants and Support Crews are encouraged to ensure they have medical insurance that covers them for injuries or illness sustained during the Hume & Hovell Ultra, particularly for Ambulance costs if medical evacuation if necessary.