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LyonSaintéLyon mandatory kit 2026
- Lyon, France
- 160 km99.4 mi
- 5,000 m16,404 ft D+
- 9 aid stations
What LyonSaintéLyon 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
13 items, for every start whatever the weather.
- Race pack A running pack to carry the kit
- Mobile phone Smartphone with the LiveTrail app installed and activated
- Personal cup Personal cup of at least 15 cl
- Water reserve Water reserve of at least 1 L
- Headlamp x2 Two headlamps
- Spare batteries Spare batteries or battery pack for the headlamp
- Survival blanket At least 1.40 m x 2 m
- Whistle
- Elastic adhesive bandage Self-adhesive elastic band for strapping or a bandage, at least 100 cm x 6 cm
- Food reserve Food reserve; about 800 kcal suggested (2 gels and 2 energy bars of 65 g)
- Waterproof jacket Waterproof jacket
- ID document Passport or national ID card
- GPS track on a device Connected watch loaded with the GPS track of the outbound leg (Lyon to Saint-Étienne)
Conditional kits
Carried only when the organiser activates them. Plan to have them ready in race week.
Extreme cold kit Only if activated
Added on top of the base kit only if the organiser activates it for the edition, depending on the conditions.
- Sunglasses Eyewear (no further detail given)
- Warm hat
- Warm gloves Warm and waterproof gloves
- Waterproof jacket Waterproof rating of at least 20,000 mm (Schmerber); replaces the base-kit jacket
- Warm mid-layer An extra warm second layer
- Trail shoes Sturdy, closed trail-running shoes
Recommended by the organiser
Advised, not required.
- Power bank Strongly recommended for the phone
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 LyonSaintéLyon kit
Are poles allowed?
No. The regulation bans poles on both the SaintéLyon and the LyonSaintéLyon.
What is the extreme cold kit?
An extra list the organiser may or may not activate: eyewear, a warm hat, warm waterproof gloves, a second warm layer, sturdy closed trail shoes, and a jacket rated at least 20,000 mm that replaces the base one.
What does the LyonSaintéLyon require on top of the SaintéLyon kit?
Two headlamps instead of one, a smartphone with LiveTrail installed and activated (only recommended on the 80 km), and a watch carrying the GPS track of the outbound leg. A food reserve of about 800 kcal is suggested.
Anything to know about the bib?
Bibs are collected in person with an ID at the Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon. The bib vest must be worn and never cut, shrunk or folded, or the runner can be disqualified. Metal cutlery and other metal objects are not allowed in the Parc Expo at Saint-Étienne.