Ever wonder what you really need to cover 13.1 miles? Half marathon gear isn’t crazy, but having the right things can make a difference.
The new gizmos, running gadgets, shoes, shirts and such that pop up online make it easy to overinvest. Though my list is now longer than when I first started running, only some of it is truly necessary.
In the week leading up to the race, taper brain can take over giving you too much time to think and yet not really getting any specific planning completed!
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This half marathon gear list will break down everything from your race morning needs, to post race sanity and all the miles in between. Use it to make sure nothing is forgotten and you’re on your way to a better race!
What Gear Do You Need for a Half Marathon?
After 20 years of racing, I can tell you that it’s always worth having a little more than you need. My race packing list is roughly the same whether I’m sticking local or travelling out of town!
Make sure you go through your gear checklist ahead of time and get everything packed before so race morning runs smoothly!
Race Day Gear
Let’s start with the most important list, what you’ll need for the race! Do you have all the…