Mandatory Equipment
Mandatory Kit
Top 3 VJM Runners will have mandatory kit inspections.
Other kit inspections are carried out at random.
Lack of mandatory kit will result in disqualification.


RACE BIBS
You must race with your own race bib. If you run with another person’s bib and you have not formally transferred that bib with the organiser, you will be disqualified.
If you run with another person’s bib you endanger yourself and others as the organiser will not have your medical records, or your emergency contact.
70km & 55km
MANDATORY KIT
- Race pack/belt capable of carrying all mandatory kit
- 1.0L liquid carrying capacity
- Strong head lamp
- Waterproof jacket, with hood, sufficient to keep you dry in case of heavy rain (not windproof only, not thin poncho)
- Headwear (a hat/cap/buff)
- Survival blanket/space blanket
- Whistle
- Mobile phone (with battery for the full event)
- Basic first aid kit
RECOMMENDED KIT
- Long trousers/leggings
- Waterproof trousers
- Gloves
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- GPS watch with GPX track loaded
- Poles
- Cash for buying food and drinks along the course
- Anti chafing cream
- Tape/blister plasters
- Battery pack to charge phone if needed
Everyone participating in Vietnam Jungle Marathon must fill out and bring a copy of our indemnity form.
42km
MANDATORY KIT
- Race pack/belt capable of carrying all mandatory kit
- 1.0L liquid carrying capacity
- Strong head lamp
- Waterproof jacket, with hood, sufficient to keep you dry in case of heavy rain (not windproof only, not thin poncho)
- Headwear (a hat/cap/buff)
- Survival blanket/space blanket
- Whistle
- Mobile phone (with battery for the full event)
RECOMMENDED KIT
- Long trousers/leggings
- Waterproof trousers
- Gloves
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- GPS watch with GPX track loaded
- Poles
- Cash for buying food and drinks along the course
- Anti chafing cream
- Tape/blister plasters
- Battery pack to charge phone if needed
Everyone participating in Vietnam Jungle Marathon must fill out and bring a copy of our indemnity form.
25km
MANDATORY KIT
- Race pack/belt capable of carrying all mandatory kit
- 1.0L liquid carrying capacity
- Strong head lamp if on course after 6pm (you will be checked)
- Waterproof jacket, with hood, sufficient to keep you dry in case of heavy rain (i.e not a windproof-only jacket)
- Headwear (a hat/cap/buff)
- Whistle
- Mobile phone (with battery for the full event)
RECOMMENDED KIT
- Long trousers/leggings
- Gloves
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- GPS watch with GPX track loaded
- Poles
- Cash for buying food and drinks along the course
- Anti chafing cream
- Tape/blister plasters
- Battery pack to charge phone if needed
Everyone participating in Vietnam Jungle Marathon must fill out and bring a copy of our indemnity form.
10km
MANDATORY KIT
- Liquid carrying capacity min. 0.5L
- Personal food/energy bars/gels etc. for the duration of the run
- Strong head lamp if on course after 6pm (you will be checked)
RECOMMENDED KIT
- Waterproof jacket
- Long trousers/leggings
- Gloves
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- GPS watch with GPX track loaded
- Poles
- Cash for buying food and drinks along the course
- Anti chafing cream
- Tape/blister plasters
- Battery pack to charge phone if needed
Everyone participating in Vietnam Jungle Marathon must fill out and bring a copy of our indemnity form.