Brocken-Challenge 2027

Mandatory gear

2 items80km · 1,900m D+1 distances

The Brocken-Challenge organisation requires you to carry this gear during the race. Non-compliance may result in time penalties or disqualification. Always check the official rules before the race, as the list may change between editions.

Mandatory gear — Brocken-Challenge

Item	Notes	Qty	Distances
✓ Headlamp Petzl Actik Core →(se abre en una pestaña nueva)	Mandatory: the start is before dawn and part of the race is run in the dark	1	All distances
✓ ropa de abrigo Odlo Active Warm Eco →(se abre en una pestaña nueva)	Thermal and waterproof clothing required: February on the Brocken summit can drop below -10 °C with wind	1	All distances

Which vest do you need for Brocken-Challenge?

With 80 km on the longest distance and this mandatory gear list, you need a 10-12 L vest. These are our picks:

Our pick

Salomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon

Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 12LView on Amazon

AONIJIE Mochila de Hidratación 10LView on Amazon

See the full trail running vest comparison →

💡Tip: check your gear several days before the race. Never use anything new on race day.

Check the official rules — Brocken-Challenge

Recommended products to meet mandatory gear requirements

Petzl

Mandatory

Petzl Actik Core

Frontal recargable de 600 lúmenes con batería Core incluida. Compatible con pilas AAA. Modo rojo para preservar la visión nocturna. Ideal para ultras con tramos nocturnos.

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Odlo

Mandatory

Odlo Active Warm Eco

Camiseta térmica de manga larga con tejido reciclado y tratamiento antiolor. Regulación térmica activa, ideal como capa base en montaña.

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Salomon

Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

The Speedcross 6 with a GORE-TEX membrane: the same aggressive 5 mm lugs for mud and soft ground, now waterproof for winter, rain and snow.

Strengths

+5 mm lugs: benchmark grip in mud
+GORE-TEX membrane for cold, rain and snow
+Quicklace system is quick to adjust with gloves on

Watch out for

−Narrow fit
−Less stable on hard rock and tarmac

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Hoka

Hoka Speedgoat 7

The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.

Strengths

+Max Hoka cushioning: protects your legs over long distances
+Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs: reliable grip in mud and rock
+Snug, lightweight Matryx upper
+The most battle-tested model in ultra trail running worldwide

Watch out for

−High stack: less stable for those who want more ground feel
−Toe box a bit narrow for wide feet

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Salomon

Salomon Bonatti WP

Chaqueta cortavientos impermeable ultraligera (135 g). Costuras selladas, capucha ajustable y ventilación trasera. Se pliega en su propio bolsillo.

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$Gore Wear M GORE-TEX Thermo Glove$

Gore Wear

Gore Wear M GORE-TEX Thermo Glove

Warmer variant of the Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX: the same fully waterproof, windproof membrane, with extra thermal lining for intense cold on top of snow or rain. The pick when the problem isn't just water, but water AND hard cold at once.

Strengths

+Fully waterproof and windproof like the C5, plus added thermal lining
+The warmest waterproof option for extreme cold combined with snow or rain
+Same reliable GORE-TEX membrane as the C5

Watch out for

−Bulkier and less dexterity than the C5 or the Bonatti Pro WP
−Not touchscreen compatible
−The most expensive of the waterproof options compared

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Buff

Buff Thermonet

Buff tubular térmico con tecnología Primaloft. Retiene el calor corporal, ultraligero y polivalente: gorro, braga, cinta. Ideal para alta montaña.

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Icebreaker

Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe

Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.

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