Marathon Checklist: What You Need on Race Day!

Don't get to the Start without your essentials! Here's a checklist of stuff you might want to help you make sure you run your best race. Feel free to print it out and add your own must-haves!

____ Running shoes

____ Wicking socks

____ Shorts, tights, or pants (depending on weather)

____ Breathable shirt or singlet (preferably MVS!)

____ Throwaway clothes for the Start

____ Extra clothes for the Finish (if gear check is available)

____ Comfortable shoes for the Finish (for gear check bag)

____ Hat or visor

____ Gloves

____ Arm sleeves

____ Sunglasses

____ Sunscreen

____ Garmin or other running watch

____ iPod and headphones

____ Heart rate monitor

____ ID

____ Safety pins (4)

____ Body Glide/Vaseline

____ Paperwork needed for number pickup/Bib number

____ Fuel belt

____ Timing chip

____ Energy gels or other fuel

____ Salt tabs

____ Chapstick

____ Bandaids

____ Ibuprofen

____ Other__________________

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