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Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB - Chiang Dao 160 mandatory kit 2026
- Chiang Dao, Thailand
- 173 km107.5 mi
- 9,800 m32,152 ft D+
- 15 aid stations
- 8 Running Stones - Major
What Chiang Dao 160 requires every runner to carry, from the organiser's regulation. The core kit applies to every start. A conditional kit applies only when the organiser activates it, usually from the forecast in the days before the race.
Core kit - always required
15 items, for every start whatever the weather.
- Race pack Carries all the mandatory kit for the whole race; tagged at bib collection and cannot be swapped during the race
- Mobile phone International roaming that works in Thailand, organiser safety numbers saved, caller ID not hidden, fully charged at the start and switched on throughout (airplane mode can be penalised), LiveTrail app installed and activated
- Personal cup Collapsible, at least 150 ml; bottles or flasks with a lid do not count
- Water reserve At least 1 L in a hydration bladder or bottles; plastic or zip-lock bags are not allowed
- Headlamp One working headlamp, 200 lumens or more recommended. The organiser’s infographic shows two headlamps - check the final list
- Spare batteries Spare batteries for the headlamp
- Survival blanket At least 1.40 m x 2 m
- Food reserve About 800 kcal recommended, e.g. two gels and two bars
- Waterproof jacket With a hood and a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish
- Flashing LED light or reflective vest/belt A reflective band at least 2 inches (about 5 cm) long is accepted
- First-aid kit Wound care such as plasters and antiseptic wipes, plus painkillers (NSAIDs are prohibited)
- Whistle
- Cap or sun hat Cap, bandana or Buff
- Reusable bowl and spoon or spork Aid stations hand out no disposable bowls, cups or cutlery
- ID document Passport or ID card; a photocopy is accepted
Recommended by the organiser
Advised, not required.
- Phone power bank
- Long running trousers or leggings Long trousers or socks that cover the legs
- Warm gloves
- Warm mid-layer
- Poles If you start with poles, you must carry them to the finish
- Sunglasses
- Arm sleeves
- Petroleum jelly or sun-protection cream
- GPS track on a device
- Cash 500 baht
Pack it in the TrailMath app
Turn this list into a checklist saved to your race.
- Tick each item as you pack it, on your phone or computer.
- See at a glance when the organiser changes an item you already packed.
- Print a pack sheet with your ticks for the night before.
Part of the Premium Race Day hub.
Questions about the Chiang Dao 160 kit
Do Chiang Dao 160 and Elephant 100 have the same mandatory kit?
Yes. The organiser publishes a single list for both races.
When is the kit checked?
You show it to collect your bib, and the pack is tagged then. Marshals can inspect it at any time during the race, including at unannounced checkpoints.
What happens if an item is missing?
On the 100K and 100M, having no water, hooded jacket, headlamp, survival blanket or phone means disqualification. Any other missing item costs a 1-hour penalty, and refusing a check means disqualification.
Can the list change before the race?
Yes. Depending on the forecast the organiser may add items, and it confirms the final list 1 to 2 days before the start.