Mandatory gear

Our DIVERGE Skyrun courses incorporate some very remote trails. That, combined with the West Coast’s preference for wet and windy conditions, means it could be some time before medical/rescue teams make it to you.

That’s why we require participants to carry mandatory gear. This list is the minimum mandatory gear required to survive in the potential weather conditions as you wait for a rescue. You should survive ok with it, but you won’t be comfortable!

Download mandatory gear list

Photo credit: Ryan Slater

PRE-EVENT MANDATORY GEAR CHECKS

These will open in early 2027 at retailers across Australia, including Arc'teryx, Find Your Feet in Hobart and Launceston, and Tribe & Trail in Perth. If you'd like your local retailer to do DIVERGE mandatory gear checks, please encourage them to reach out to us.

When your mandatory gear has been checked and approved, please take a photo of your certificate to show at bib pick-up on event weekend.

EVENT MANDATORY GEAR CHECKS

Mandatory gear checks can be carried out at the Event Hub. Please note that there will be no/very limited mandatory gear items available to buy at the Event Hub or in Queenstown.

MANDATORY COURSE MAPS

We use the free Organic Maps app icon Organic Maps app for the Mandatory Digital Map.

You can upload our GPX file into the app, which allows you to see your GPX position and the course on your phone, live, even if you are offline and have no reception.

Here’s how to download the Organic Maps app and your specific Course Maps:

Organic Maps Instructions