MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
MANDATORY KIT
Top 3 VMM Runners will have mandatory kit inspections.
Other kit inspections are carried out at random, including at the start line.
Lack of mandatory kit will result in disqualification (DSQ) or time penalty.
Refusal of kit check = DSQ
Please note we disqualified runners at every event in the past year for lacking kit. Be prepared and carry what you need.
Mandatory kit list is subject to change closer to the race date.




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 and the organiser is not responsible for you on the course.
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.
In this mountain area, the weather can suddenly turn wet and colder, so you must prepare adequate clothing for all conditions, including sunblock, headwear, as well as warm clothing.
Everyone participating in Vietnam Jungle Marathon must fill out our indemnity form and submit it at the race kit collection.
70km & 50km
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 (i.e not a windproof-only jacket; not cheap, thin poncho)
- Headwear (hat / cap / buff)
- Survival blanket / space blanket
- Whistle
- Mobile phone (with battery for the full event)
- Basic first aid kit
- Mandatory Gear Disqualification 70k & 50k
Lack of: 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Survival/ Emergency Blanket; Phone; Jacket; Torch.
- Mandatory Gear Time Penalty 70k & 50k: 1 Hour
Lack of: Any other mandatory kit item.
RECOMMENDED KIT
- Long trousers / leggings
- Waterproof trousers
- Gloves
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- GPS watch with GPX track loaded
- Poles (very helpful for almost runners)
- Cash for buying food and drinks along the course
- Anti chafing cream
- Tape / blister plasters
- Battery pack to charge phone if needed
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; not cheap, thin poncho)
- Headwear (hat / cap / buff)
- Whistle
- Mobile phone (with battery for the full event)
- Mandatory Gear Disqualification 25k
Lack of: 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Phone; Jacket; Torch (after 6pm).
- Mandatory Gear Time Penalty 25k: 1 Hour
Lack of: Any other mandatory kit item.
RECOMMENDED KIT
- Long trousers / leggings
- Gloves
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- GPS watch with GPX track loaded
- Poles (very helpful for almost runners)
- Cash for buying food and drinks along the course
- Anti chafing cream
- Tape / blister plasters
- Battery pack to charge phone if needed
10km
MANDATORY KIT
- Minimum of 0.5L liquid carrying capacity (we provide compostable cups at checkpoints)
- Personal food / energy bars / gels etc. for the duration of the run
- Strong head lamp if on course after 6pm (you will be checked)
- Mandatory Gear Disqualification 10k
Lack of: 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Torch (after 6pm).
- Mandatory Gear Time Penalty 10k: 1 Hour
Lack of: Any other mandatory kit item.
RECOMMENDED KIT
- Waterproof jacket
- Long trousers / leggings
- Gloves
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- GPS watch with GPX track loaded
- Poles (very helpful for almost runners)
- Cash for buying food and drinks along the course
- Anti chafing cream
- Tape / blister plasters
- Mobile phone