{"id":14288,"date":"2025-10-07T11:18:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T09:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/?p=14288"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:54:13","slug":"cap-de-creus-mandatory-gear-checklist-for-coastal-trail-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/fr\/cap-de-creus-mandatory-gear-checklist-for-coastal-trail-races\/","title":{"rendered":"Cap de Creus \u2013 mandatory gear checklist for coastal trail races"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14288\" class=\"elementor elementor-14288\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0134ae5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0134ae5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf20ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ecf20ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TRAIL-RUN-PORTADES-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14293\" alt=\"gear for trail running\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TRAIL-RUN-PORTADES-3.png 1080w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TRAIL-RUN-PORTADES-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TRAIL-RUN-PORTADES-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TRAIL-RUN-PORTADES-3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-323388c elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"323388c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cap de Creus \u2013 mandatory gear checklist for coastal trail races<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4329d3c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"4329d3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-2adc81a elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/fr\/2025\/10\/07\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>octobre 7, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da422ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da422ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"720\">When you sign up for a coastal ultra like <a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/races\/trail-cap-de-creus\/\">Cap de Creus<\/a>, you quickly realize that the biggest challenges are not only the distance or the elevation gain. The constant exposure to sun, wind, and humidity can turn even the most experienced trail runner\u2019s adventure into a real survival exercise. That is why having the right <strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"618\">mandatory gear for trail running<\/strong> is not just a box to tick for race regulations, but the difference between a safe finish and a DNF.<\/p><p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1059\">In this guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trailrunadvisor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I\u2019ll share my own<\/a> gear checklist for long coastal ultras, with a focus on Cap de Creus. We\u2019ll cover backpacks, headlamps, windbreakers, food choices, accessories, and practical training tips. My aim is to give you not only a shopping list but also context on why each item matters when running exposed trails by the sea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ddb33f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ddb33f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why coastal races require specific preparation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589cb36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"589cb36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1255\">Unlike alpine races, where cold and altitude dominate, coastal ultras bring their own hazards. On the Cap de Creus peninsula you face:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1575\"><li data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1322\"><p data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1322\"><strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1278\">Relentless sun:<\/strong> Few trees, long hours of direct exposure.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1397\"><p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1397\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1341\">Sharp winds:<\/strong> The tramontana can turn calm days into survival mode.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1489\"><p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1489\"><strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1426\">Technical rocky paths:<\/strong> Constant uneven terrain forces your joints to work overtime.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1575\"><p data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1575\"><strong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1513\">Dehydration risk:<\/strong> Humidity and reflection from the sea accelerate fluid loss.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1721\">Because of these conditions, the <strong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1646\">mandatory gear for trail running<\/strong> in coastal ultras should focus on protection, hydration, and efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1733f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1733f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The backpack \u2013 your mobile base camp<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4238004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4238004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1930\">Choosing the right backpack is the cornerstone of your preparation. You need something light enough to move freely yet spacious enough to fit all essentials.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1964\">What to look for in a pack<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2365\"><li data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2048\"><p data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2048\"><strong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1980\">Capacity:<\/strong> For a coastal ultra of 60\u2013100 km, a 5\u201310L vest is usually enough.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2134\"><p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2134\"><strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2059\">Fit:<\/strong> Test it during training runs; it should hug your torso without bouncing.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2286\"><p data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2286\"><strong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2158\">Hydration system:<\/strong> Soft flasks (500 ml each) are my go-to for quick refills. If the race has long dry stretches, consider adding a 1.5L bladder.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2365\"><p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2365\"><strong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2301\">Pockets:<\/strong> Side stretch pockets are key for snacks, gels, and sunscreen.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2365\">Your backpack is not just storage\u2014it\u2019s your lifeline during 12+ hours of racing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f12749d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f12749d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Headlamp \u2013 more than just a light<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e258f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0e258f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2898\">Even if you plan to finish before dark, race organizers often require a headlamp. On the rugged cliffs of Cap de Creus, visibility can save you from a fall.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2918\">Key features<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3205\"><li data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3001\"><p data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3001\"><strong data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2936\">Brightness:<\/strong> Minimum 200 lumens; 300\u2013500 lumens is safer for rocky terrain.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3116\"><p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3116\"><strong data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3021\">Battery life:<\/strong> Always check the duration at full power. Carry spare batteries or a lightweight backup lamp.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3205\"><p data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3205\"><strong data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3131\">Comfort:<\/strong> A bouncing headlamp drains energy; adjustable straps make a difference.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3584\">Pro tip: Test your lamp during a night training session to ensure you know how to change settings while running.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d6809 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5d6809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windbreaker \u2013 protection against the tramontana<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6acbe48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6acbe48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3779\">The famous tramontana wind of Girona is not a joke. A light, packable windbreaker is essential, even if the forecast looks friendly.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3804\">What matters most<\/h3><ul data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3979\"><li data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3845\"><p data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3845\"><strong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3818\">Weight:<\/strong> Aim for under 150 grams.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3929\"><p data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3929\"><strong data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3866\">Breathability:<\/strong> A jacket that traps sweat can cause chafing and overheating.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3979\"><p data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3979\"><strong data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3941\">Hood:<\/strong> Non-negotiable for real protection.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4356\">Think of the windbreaker as your insurance policy. You may not need it every hour, but when the wind turns, it will save your race.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2381e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de2381e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nutrition \u2013 your portable fuel station<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-619f73b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"619f73b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4513\">unning coastal ultras demands more than gels. The sun, humidity, and long hours require smart fueling.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4531\">Essentials<\/h3><ul data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4840\"><li data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4607\"><p data-start=\"4534\" data-end=\"4607\"><strong data-start=\"4534\" data-end=\"4550\">Energy gels:<\/strong> Convenient, but rotate flavors to avoid taste fatigue.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4706\"><p data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4706\"><strong data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4625\">Solid food:<\/strong> Nuts, dried fruit, small sandwiches, or rice cakes keep your stomach balanced.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4777\"><p data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4777\"><strong data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4726\">Salty snacks:<\/strong> Prevent cramping and nausea from too much sugar.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4840\"><p data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4840\"><strong data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4810\">Hydration tabs or powders:<\/strong> Essential for electrolytes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4859\">My strategy<\/h3><p data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"5028\">I eat something every 30\u201340 minutes, alternating between sweet and salty. I also sip electrolyte water continuously, aiming for 500\u2013700 ml per hour depending on heat.<\/p><p data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5113\">Pro tip: Train your gut. Practice eating the same foods you\u2019ll carry on race day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a31a56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a31a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Extra essentials many runners forget<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2ea9ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2ea9ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5238\">Some items may seem secondary, but skipping them can cut your race short.<\/p><ul data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5747\"><li data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5333\"><p data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5333\"><strong data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5258\">Cap or buff:<\/strong> Crucial for sun protection. A buff doubles as neck shield or sweat band.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5334\" data-end=\"5428\"><p data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5428\"><strong data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5351\">Sunglasses:<\/strong> Look for polarized lenses with UV400 protection. The sea glare is intense.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5429\" data-end=\"5504\"><p data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5504\"><strong data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5445\">Sunscreen:<\/strong> Carry a 30ml tube in your pack. Reapply every 2\u20133 hours.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5608\"><p data-start=\"5507\" data-end=\"5608\"><strong data-start=\"5507\" data-end=\"5523\">Trail poles:<\/strong> Optional, but helpful on rocky climbs. Choose foldable carbon poles for lightness.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5609\" data-end=\"5677\"><p data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5677\"><strong data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5633\">Emergency blanket:<\/strong> Usually mandatory; small but life-saving.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5747\"><p data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5747\"><strong data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5712\">Vaseline or anti-chafe balm:<\/strong> Salt + sweat = painful friction.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5749\" data-end=\"5841\">I\u2019ve seen runners DNF because of chafing or sunburn. Prevention is part of your gear plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4af294e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4af294e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Checklist: coastal ultra gear for Cap de Creus<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf38e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eaf38e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6488\" data-end=\"6544\">Here\u2019s the complete shopping list for quick reference:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6910\"><li data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6593\"><p data-start=\"6548\" data-end=\"6593\">Backpack\/vest (5\u201310L) with hydration system<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6594\" data-end=\"6638\"><p data-start=\"6596\" data-end=\"6638\">Headlamp (200+ lumens) + spare batteries<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6676\"><p data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6676\">Lightweight windbreaker with hood<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6677\" data-end=\"6712\"><p data-start=\"6679\" data-end=\"6712\">Energy gels + solid food snacks<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6713\" data-end=\"6744\"><p data-start=\"6715\" data-end=\"6744\">Electrolyte tabs or powders<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6745\" data-end=\"6760\"><p data-start=\"6747\" data-end=\"6760\">Cap or buff<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6761\" data-end=\"6794\"><p data-start=\"6763\" data-end=\"6794\">Sunglasses with UV protection<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6795\" data-end=\"6830\"><p data-start=\"6797\" data-end=\"6830\">Sunscreen (small tube, reapply)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6831\" data-end=\"6868\"><p data-start=\"6833\" data-end=\"6868\">Trail poles (optional but useful)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6869\" data-end=\"6890\"><p data-start=\"6871\" data-end=\"6890\">Emergency blanket<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6891\" data-end=\"6910\"><p data-start=\"6893\" data-end=\"6910\">Anti-chafe balm<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49a19ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49a19ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb16d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eeb16d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6938\" data-end=\"7318\">Running an ultra in <a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/races\/trail-cap-de-creus\/\">Cap de Creus<\/a> is an unforgettable experience: turquoise waters, rugged cliffs, and endless sun. However, the same elements that make it beautiful also make it dangerous if you arrive unprepared. By carrying the right <strong data-start=\"7174\" data-end=\"7210\">mandatory gear for trail running<\/strong>, you not only respect race regulations but also ensure that your body and mind can enjoy every kilometer.<\/p><p data-start=\"7320\" data-end=\"7509\">I\u2019ve learned through mistakes that preparation is everything. Pack smart, test your gear in training, and you\u2019ll turn the challenge of Cap de Creus into one of your proudest finish lines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you sign up for a coastal ultra like Cap de Creus, you quickly realize that the biggest challenges are not only the distance or the elevation gain. 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