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Race-day kit
Practical preparation for the start line and the journey home.
THE FIELD GUIDEHow to choose your first running backpack
A straightforward first running-pack checklist: decide what to carry, understand capacity, check fit and practise before race day.
Read the guide →THE FIELD GUIDERunning race-day kit checklist: pack without the panic
A practical UK running race-day checklist covering race essentials, weather, carrying systems and your post-race bag.
Read the guide →Every event is different. Follow current organiser instructions and check the exact retail product variant before buying.