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Running race packing list

Months of training shouldn't come undone because a gel or a safety pin stayed at home. This list builds on the running category in The Packing List app and adds everything a race weekend away needs, from registration documents to the recovery sandals.

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65 items7 categories15 to-dos0 packed

What to pack

Tick things off as you go. Nothing is saved here; open the list in the app to keep it, set reminders or share it.

Running

14 items

Clothing

13 items

Healthcare

6 items

Food

9 items

Electronics

6 items

Toiletries

9 items

Essentials

8 items

Pack this list with someoneOpen it in The Packing List, then share a link. Whoever opens the link can add and check off items from their browser, and you see the changes live on your phone.

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Before you leave

The to-do side of the same list, so the house is as ready as the bags.

Plan ahead

8 to-dos

Documents

7 to-dos

Frequently asked questions

What should I pack for a marathon weekend?

Your tested race kit (shoes, socks, shorts, top, sports bra), a throwaway layer for the start line, safety pins, your race confirmation and ID for bib pick-up, the nutrition you trained with, anti-chafe balm, sunscreen, a watch and charger, recovery clothes and sandals, and warm layers for after the finish.

What should I do the day before a race?

Pick up your bib, lay out your kit, pin the bib on, eat a familiar carbohydrate-rich dinner, hydrate, check the start time and transport, and set two alarms. Walk a little, but stay off your feet as much as you can.

Should I wear new shoes for a race?

No. Race in shoes that have at least 50 to 80 km on them so you know they don't cause blisters. The same applies to socks and anything else that touches your skin for hours.

Can I use this checklist in the app?

Yes. Tap Open this list in the app to create it in The Packing List, then set a reminder for race-morning items like your bib and watch.

Every item on this page is one of the built-in suggestions in The Packing List app.

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