Competitive Athletics
Race Checklist
Running in your first marathon can be both exciting and intimidating. Many first time runners are eager and anxious to participate in their first marathon but they are nervous about bringing along too much equipment or not carrying enough equipment with them. Runners should be sure to bring the following to a marathon:
- Identification
- Running shoes
- Comfortable socks
- Lightweight shorts or pants depending on the weather on race day
- Lightweight and breathable top depending on the weather
- Sunglasses
- Additional clothing if you plan to leave extra clothing at the finish line
- Watch with the ability to take splits
- Heart rate monitor if you plan to use one during the race
- Any paperwork required for check-in
- Race number if it was mailed to you
- Timing chip if it was mailed to you
- Sunscreen
- Hydraton pack and liquid to fill the pack
- Nutrition bars or energy gels
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