Required Van Supplies

  • At least one mobile phone per van with a list of all team mobile phone numbers

  • Emergency kit: antibiotic ointment, athletic wrap, band-aids, cold packs and pain medicine

  • Malak Series Team Handbook — Race specific handbook will be released 4-6 weeks prior to a race

  • At least two reflective vests for each van to be worn by runners specific times noted in the race specific team handbook

  • At least two headlamps and four blinking lights for each van to be worn by runners from 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Recommended Van Supplies 

  • Clipboard/ spreadsheet for Team Time Log

  • At least one Walkie Talkie per van as cell coverage can be spotty in places

  • Cooler with ice

  • Food

  • Maps

  • Printout of runner legs --- you will be amazed how many times you read and re-read this pertinent information!

  • Marker, paper, pens

  • Sports drinks

  • Toilet paper, wet wipes, paper towels

  • Tarp – used to lay sleeping bags on if sleeping outside

  • Trash bags

  • Water

  • Snacks / Energy Bars / Gels

  • Van storage rack --- you will have a lot of stuff, trust us

  • Two race number belts per van

Recommended Runner Supplies

  • Cell Phone

  • Bandana/cloth for dusty roads

  • Camera

  • Driver license, ID

  • Ear plugs and eye mask for sleeping

  • Flashlight

  • Foot-care aids

  • Money

  • Pillows & Blankets

  • Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash

  • Protective aids: pepper spray, phone, whistle

  • Reflective, warm, water wicking gear (windbreaker)

  • Running shoes, shirts, shorts, socks - a clean set for each leg (as well as something to change into between each leg)

  • Toiletries: Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet paper, towel

  • Sleeping bag, tent, tarp

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, visor

  • Vaseline, BodyGlide

  • Hand held water bottle or hydration belt with bottle

  • Hair ties/pony tail holders

  • Newspaper (to stuff in wet shoes if rainy)