Its becoming more and more popular to take part in destination races, whether it’s a 10K, a marathon or an ultra, there’s a lot of kit to remember to bring with you if you’re not staying at home the night before a race. With Paris just under 2 weeks away, I’m following a similar packing list as I did for NYC (I wrote another marathon packing list here).

Pre-Race

• Passport
• pre-race snacks and breakfast-bring whatever you don’t think you can find
• ID for packet collection
• Drs note if you need it
• tea bags, nuun, lucozade 
• phone charger (and adapter)
• watch charger (and adapter)
• bag drop bag- filled with things you’ll want after the race
• suncream
• Permanent pen or tape to mark your name on your top

Race Day

• race day outfit; bra, underwear, top (with your name on), trainers, leggings/shorts/skirt, headband, socks
• throw away clothes for the start line
• fuel- gels, shotbloks, puree- whatever your preference
• phone/ipod, headphones
• bib, timing chip and safety pins
• watch 
• emergency cash
• immodium (just incase) and loo roll 
• belt/hydration pack/waterbottle 
• hair ties/headband
• bin bags- to sit on or wear pre-race
• vaseline/lip balm
• salt packs
• hat/visor if it’s hot or wet
• sunglasses

Post Race

• comfortable underwear (if there’s any chafing then you’re going to want something that isn’t going to irritate)
• a big t-shirt and hoody
• soft trousers/leggings
• compression socks
• flip flops or loose shoes-especially if you’re planning on walking a lot the following day 
• first aid- plasters, deep heat, arnica, vaseline, painkillers, whatever else you might need or want
• whatever you crave post run to eat

Do you have any tips to share for packing for a race? After my outfit disaster at Silverstone, I’m going to check the weather carefully, and bring a spare outfit just incase the weather changes.