The long sleeve thermal top must be made of either a high-performance synthetic material that is made up of fibres which are hydrophobic (i.e. they do not hold water) or they can be made of lightweight wool (wool does absorb water but it remains warm to wear when wet due to warm air being trapped in lots of tiny air pockets). Garments made of synthetic materials such as polypropylene, polyester and chlorofibre (PVC) are perfect as the fibres do not hold moisture. Modern thermal materials may use a small amount of spandex, elastane or Lycra to provide greater shape retention, tighter fit and therefore greater warmth. Garments made of a material that is 94% polyester, and 6% spandex are perfect.

Not suitable – Garments made mostly of synthetic materials such as lycra (a polyester-polyurethane copolymer) and coolmax (which is polyester with fibres amended so they do absorb moisture) are not suitable for this event as they hold moisture against your skin and they also wick moisture away very well thus causing substantial evaporative cooling. Compression garments made of mostly lycra are not suitable as your mandatory thermals in this event. Cotton is also unsuitable as it absorbs water and holds the moisture against the wearer’s skin. 

The raincoat must have fully taped seams and a hood.

Some events state ‘fluid capacity’ which has generally been accepted as having the capacity to carry the required amount. At Ridgy-Didge we want you to start the races with your flasks or bladders full with the total fluid for the race – at least 500ml fluid e.g. 500ml flask for the 10km race. We will check fluid capacity for each runner as they enter the starting area. There is no required fluid capacity for 5km race only.
Flasks available in Ridgy-Didge store or as an add on in registration – https://raceroster.com/store/118967/item/33b4991c-0029-490a-a952-18853fdd0925

Some events state ‘fluid capacity’ which has generally been accepted as having the capacity to carry the required amount. At Ridgy-Didge we want you to start the races with your flasks or bladders full with the total fluid for the race – at least 1000ml (1Litre) fluid in a bladder, soft flask or bottle – e.g. 2 x 500ml flasks for 22km, 30km, 42.2km & 50km race. We will check fluid capacity for each runner as they enter the starting area. There is no required fluid capacity for 5km race only.
Flasks available in Ridgy-Didge store or as an add on in registration – https://raceroster.com/store/118967/item/33b4991c-0029-490a-a952-18853fdd0925

A survival blanket, light bivvy sack or similar.
Available in Ridgy-Didge store or an add on in registration – https://raceroster.com/store/118967/item/0977f1df-9e95-4d96-b4b9-edf9c8bb25de

Compression Bandage 10cm x 4.5m Heavy weight conforming bandage. Stretch indicators show when correct tension/compression is applied. When unstretched, the indicators show rectangles. When correct tension is applied rectangles become squares. For use with pressure immobilisation technique, when used for the treatment of all Australian snake and funnel webbed spider bites. Use of bandage ensures even distribution of pressure over the entire limb.
Available in Ridgy-Didge store or an add on in registration – https://raceroster.com/store/118967/item/0977f1df-9e95-4d96-b4b9-edf9c8bb25de

A pealess whsitle. Check your packs as most running packs come with them as standard. 
Available in Ridgy-Didge store or an add on in registration – https://raceroster.com/store/118967/item/d31dd07a-fd7e-4762-bf83-67440b877293

No barefoot running or footwear such as sandals, crocs, slides, slippers or thongs. Shoes must be fully enclosed.