Trail Ultra Kit List: Ultra Running Essentials for races like the 5 Valleys Ultra 2024

If you’ve ever wondered what kit you might need to conquer a 55km trail ultra, you’ve come to the right place. In this video Run Tester Kieran walks you through his kit list for an upcoming 55km yomp around the Lake District at the 5 Valleys Ultra. From waterproof jackets to socks and ultra vests, he shares the items he’ll use for the race. Most of them tried, tested and trusted. Along with a few newcomers he’s testing during the race. By the end of this vid you’ll be able to see what a full ultra kit list looks like and maybe get some inspiration for gear to add to your race kit. Hit play to get into it.

JUMP STRAIGHT IN:
0:00 – Intro
0:49 – The 5 Valley Ultra explained
2:58 – Ultra Kit: Top Half
6:21 – Ultra Kit: Bottom Half
9:29 – The Trail Shoes
10:43 – Tech: Phone, GPS watches, headphones

Check out the 13Valley Ultra:
https://www.13valleysultra.com/

Here come the links...

TOP HALF

T8 Iced Tee
£30
https://t8.run/products/m-iced-tee

66North Grettir Polartec Top
£105
https://www.66north.com/uk/grettir-zi...

ASICS Fujitrail Waterproof Jacket
£186.99
https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/a...

Brooks Hybrid Shield Gilet
£84.90
https://startfitness.co.uk/products/b...

Inov8 Race Elite 3-in-1 Gloves
£40.50
https://www.ultramarathonrunningstore...

The Pack: Inov8 Racepac 20
£63.99
https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/i...

BOTTOM HALF

T8 Sherpa Shorts
£52
https://t8.run/products/m-sherpa-shorts

UYN Strides Trail Shorts
£149
https://uynsports.com/en_gb/uyn-man-s...

CXP Endurance XP Boxers
£37
https://cxpsport.com/products/enduran...

UYN Five Running Socks
£29.90
https://uynsports.com/en_gb/uyn-runne...

The Shoes: ASICS Metafuji Trail
£220 / $250

OTHER ULTRA KIT ESSENTIALS

2Toms Sportshield
£15.99
https://www.chelstondirect.com/2toms-...

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
£169
https://uk.shokz.com/products/openrun...