MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

MANDATORY KIT

Top 3 VJM 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.

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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

IMPORTANT: Please note: 

  • 70k & 50k Disqualification (DSQ) will result from a lack of: Means of carrying kit (e.g. race pack / belt); 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Phone; Waterproof Jacket; Headlamp 
  • 70k & 50k 30-minute Time Penalty will result from lack of: Any other mandatory kit item listed below 

MANDATORY KIT

  1. Means of carrying all kit (e.g. race pack / belt) (Lack of this = DSQ)
  2. 1.0L liquid carrying capacity (Lack of this = DSQ) 
  3. Strong headlamp (Lack of this = DSQ)
  4. 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) (Lack of this = DSQ)
  5. Headwear (hat / cap / buff) (30 minute Penalty)
  6. Whistle (30 minute Penalty)
  7. Mobile phone (with battery for the full event) (Lack of this = DSQ)
  8. Basic first aid kit (30 minute Penalty)

RECOMMENDED KIT

  1. Long trousers / leggings 
  2. Gloves 
  3. Sunblock 
  4. Sunglasses 
  5. GPS watch with GPX track loaded 
  6. Poles (very helpful for most runners) 
  7. Cash for buying food and drinks along the course 
  8. Anti chafing cream 
  9. Tape / blister plasters 
  10. Battery pack to charge phone if needed (IMPORTANT: a phone with remaining battery power is mandatory; no battery power in your phone = disqualification. If you doubt your phone can last until the end, bring a battery pack) 
  11. Survival blanket / Emergency blanket / Space blanket 

25km

IMPORTANT: Please note: 

  • 25k Disqualification (DSQ) will result from a lack of: Means of carrying kit (e.g. race pack / belt); 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Phone; Waterproof Jacket; Headlamp (after 6pm)
  • 25k 30-minute Time Penalty will result from lack of: Any other mandatory kit item listed below 

MANDATORY KIT

  1. Means of carrying all kit (e.g. race pack / belt ) (Lack of this = DSQ) 
  2. 1.0L liquid carrying capacity (Lack of this = DSQ) 
  3. Strong head lamp if on course after 6pm (you will be checked) (Lack of this = DSQ) 
  4. 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) (Lack of this = DSQ) 
  5. Headwear (hat / cap / buff) (30 minute Penalty) 
  6. Whistle (30 minute Penalty) 
  7. Mobile phone (with battery for the full event) (Lack of this = DSQ) 

RECOMMENDED KIT

  1. Long trousers / leggings 
  2. Gloves 
  3. Sunblock 
  4. Sunglasses 
  5. GPS watch with GPX track loaded 
  6. Poles (very helpful for most runners) 
  7. Cash for buying food and drinks along the course 
  8. Anti chafing cream 
  9. Tape / blister plasters 
  10. Battery pack to charge phone if needed (IMPORTANT: a phone with remaining battery power is mandatory; no battery power in your phone = disqualification. If you doubt your phone can last until the end, bring a battery pack) 
  11. Survival blanket / Emergency blanket / Space blanket 
  12. Basic first aid kit 

10km

IMPORTANT: Please note: 

  • 10k Disqualification (DSQ) will result from a lack of: 0.5lt Water Carrying Capacity; Phone; Headlamp (after 6pm)

MANDATORY KIT

  1. 0.5L liquid carrying capacity (Lack of this = DSQ) 
  2. Strong headlamp if on course after 6pm (you will be checked) (Lack of this = DSQ) 
  3. Mobile phone (with battery for the full event) (Lack of this = DSQ)  

RECOMMENDED KIT

  1. 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) 
  2. Headwear (hat / cap / buff)  
  3. Long trousers / leggings 
  4. Gloves 
  5. Sunblock 
  6. Sunglasses 
  7. GPS watch with GPX track loaded 
  8. Poles (very helpful for almost runners) 
  9. Cash for buying food and drinks along the course 
  10. Anti chafing cream 
  11. Tape / blister plasters 
  12. Battery pack to charge phone if needed (IMPORTANT: a phone with remaining battery power is mandatory; no battery power in your phone = disqualification. If you doubt your phone can last until the end, bring a battery pack)  
  13. Survival blanket / Emergency blanket / Space blanket 
  14. Basic first aid kit