The Cheviot 2000

Dress All competitors must wear and carry suitable clothing. Shorts and T-shirts may be worn provided waterproof and windproof clothing is carried. NB: Denim jeans are not considered to be suitable trousers. Footwear Only the following footwear will be accepted as being suitable:

• Walking Boots with a recognised sole
• Army DMS boots or
• Lightweight fell running boots or
• Fell running shoes.

No training shoes. Those wearing training shoes will not be allowed to start. Equipment Each team member must carry the following equipment:-

• Torch (in working order)
• Whistle
• Gloves or mitts
• Warm hat or Balaclava
• Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
• Warm, long sleeved woollen jumper or other thermal top
• Water container (at least 0.5 ltr capacity - full at race start)
• Survival Bag - Not a space blanket
• First Aid Kit
• Emergency Rations
• Compass and OS Map Sheets 74 & 80 or equivalent (One set per team)

All forms of satellite navigation system are prohibited! All clothing and equipment must be carried in a suitable rucksack with shoulder straps. 'Bum Bags' are not allowed. A full equipment list is provided below for download.