24hr Running Events Kit List: What To Take

This was my Thunder Run kit list. I use a version of this for all of my 24hr events and I tend to add something each time. In a few years time if I keep adding things, I will need a pickup truck to carry all this stuff in. Or will have invested in a camper van. With a loo. And proper beds. Will be all posh and may even consider showering at 24 hour events.

Nah ...

Rock tape

For rocking those injuries

Plasters

For getting plastered

Ice pack, heat pack ...

For indecisive injuries

DDMT cap

For sun avoidance

Sun cream factors 20 and 50

For stripy sunburn

Gazebo, tent, sleeping bag, pillow

For all my snoozing needs. Run Slave Lozza might be allowed in tent if she promises not to 

fart and does good supporting.

Headtorches x 2 + spare batteries.

For tree avoidance at night time.

Socks, vests, teeshirts, capris, leggings, bras, running jacket for walking night laps

Only 2 sets of kit were used. Yep. Am stinky runner. AND didn't have shower as they didn't 

even open these until after event started!

Hoodies for night laps

Used for snoozing in, then running in for 2km before it got flung over the hedge.

Buffs, gloves,

Not even considered. Too warm.

Compression gear

Used one pair of calf sleeves.

Heel pads

Purchased randomly from Poundland. Not used.

Waterproof white jacket

Not used. Rain was most appreciated when it drizzled briefly.

Trainers; Salomons, Hoka, Asics

Salomons run in for 1^st to 4^th lap. Couldn’t get them on after this despite running in them for entire TT50 and most of TR24 last year. Heat did BAD things to my feet. Road shoes used for probably 40 miles, Hola for entire Sunday when nothing else would fit on my feet. Previously not rated them. Now favourite shoes ever. Bouncy.

Phone charger 

Used overnight and night before. No signal on campsite. Used for sending occasional tweets and messages which consisted of words like “minced” “blistered” “chafed”.

Comfy shoes

Wished for on last lap. Not used. Was going to try and wear them for last lap. Sitting down 

won.

Pants

Not used. TMI?

Towel, Shower gel, mouthwash, deodorant

Mouthwash and deodorant used before race and at night but was possibly like putting 

perfume on a turd at this point.

Ibuprofen

It's like a magic Runner Vitamin.

Foam roller

Looked at it. Thought I should use it. Didn’t use it.

Money

Bought potato thing in middle of the night. Remember name as ‘fartaffle’. Pretty sure this

wasn’t actual name.

Food & Snacks & drinks

Ultra snacks. Snacked like a champ.

High 5 zero, gels

Gels not used. Electrolytes added to water each lap.

Stove, pans, lighter, aerosols

Broke stove immediately upon arrival at campsite.

Antibacterial handspray

Lost on arrival at campsite. Didn’t use. Normal germs couldn’t compete with rank ultrarunner

germs.

Tri belt

Totally worth it. Attached number. Didn’t lose it.

Hole punch

Used for punching holes in race number.

Insect spray

Used. Don’t get it in your mouth. Causes Bug Spray Death paranoia.

Sunglasses

Unused due to Runner Superstition. (This is Actual Thing)

Cushioned plasters

Like Gift of Gods. £1 from Tesco. Bargain.

Cool box

Good but packed too full. Couldn’t find anything and forgot to eat chocolate coffee beans.

Antacid tablets

Not needed. Will still take next time.

Cold sweet baked potatoes

Good neutral food.

Race bands – good luck don’t be shit

Must have worked. Didn’t die. Wasn’t shit.

Moisturiser

I didn’t even have a SHOWER. Not needed. Clarify: Shower needed, moisturiser not.

Water bottle

Used ultra vest instead.

Bin bag

For rubbish. Run Slave sorted this out.

Carrier bags

For random stuff. Always useful.

Bowls and plates and cutlery

Used spoon and bowl for soup. Everything else caveman style.

Air bed and pump

Totally worth it if you want a comfy night before run. Also good for keeping Run Slave happy.

Makeup

Totally not worth it. Looked like hell within 1 mile. Also see note above: turd, polish.