GEAR LIST!

If you don't have all the gear you need and you're in the market, please visit one of our sponsors and help us, help them, help you.

Mandatory Items:
  • Shoes- no barefoot runners please, this is the city, we recommend:           
  • Bike
  • Bike Helmet
  • Cell Phone- one per team to be carried at all times on the course. New in 2010, Passport clues will be text to teams vs. handed out in physical format. No extra charge for text messages however standard texting rates may apply. 
  • Digital camera or phone that takes pictures/team
  • Small first aid kit/team
  • Cash- no more than $20 needed for public transportation, item purchases on course, etc.
  • Fun attitude and an appreciation for the element of surprise!

Recommended Items:
  • Extra pair of running shoes/socks (we do reserve to get you wet)
  • Change of clothes- be prepared for the elements
  • Water bottles/water bladders (water is available at the Transition Area for refill) 
  • Sun Screen, Sunglasses
  • Bike repair equipment
  • Multi-tool
  • Tent, Lawn Chairs for Transition Area
  • Transition area is stocked with water, fruit. After-Party food all available to all racers. Feel free to bring anything you know you race well with.

Our Favorite Merrell Gear

Here is some of the ORS staff's favorite Merrell Gear

 Jason - Race Director 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katie - Senior Course Creator


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lu - Oyster Team Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brian - City Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emily - Oyster Trainer