Trail 2 Heaven 2026

Mandatory gear

10 items50.4km · 2,950m D+4 distances

The Trail 2 Heaven 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 — Trail 2 Heaven

Item	Notes	Qty	Distances
✓ Waterproof jacket Gore Wear R7 GTX Shakedry →(opens in a new tab)	Waterproof jacket with hood and long sleeves, mandatory across all 4 distances	1	All distances
✓ Hat or buff Buff Thermonet →(opens in a new tab)	Beanie or buff to cover the head	1	Trail 2 Heaven 50KBenasque Trail 2 Heaven 35KGlaciar Trail 2 Heaven 26K
✓ Hydration vest Salomon ADV Skin 12 →(opens in a new tab)	Backpack or belt with at least 1 liter of hydration capacity	1	Trail 2 Heaven 50KBenasque Trail 2 Heaven 35KGlaciar Trail 2 Heaven 26K
✓ Reusable cup Salomon Soft Flask 250 ml →(opens in a new tab)	Reusable cup or flask: no bottled liquids are handed out	1	All distances
✓ Charged mobile phone Cinturón de running con porta móvil →(opens in a new tab)	Charged and switched-on mobile phone	1	All distances
✓ Emergency blanket Lifesystems Thermal Blanket →(opens in a new tab)	Emergency survival blanket	1	All distances
✓ Emergency whistle Fox 40 Classic →(opens in a new tab)	The whistle built into your pack is valid	1	Trail 2 Heaven 50KBenasque Trail 2 Heaven 35KGlaciar Trail 2 Heaven 26K
✓ Long tights Salomon Cross Run Tight →(opens in a new tab)	Conditionally mandatory depending on weather: leggings or long trousers	1	All distances
✓ Long-sleeve thermal layer Odlo Active Warm Eco →(opens in a new tab)	Conditionally mandatory depending on weather	1	All distances
✓ Gloves Salomon Cross Warm Glove →(opens in a new tab)	Conditionally mandatory depending on weather, with fingers	1	All distances

Which vest do you need for Trail 2 Heaven?

With 50.4 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 — Trail 2 Heaven

Recommended products to meet mandatory gear requirements

Gore Wear

Mandatory

Gore Wear R7 GTX Shakedry

Chubasquero Gore-Tex Shakedry ultraligero (110 g). Impermeabilidad total sin membrana interior, altamente transpirable. El referente para corredores de montaña.

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Buff

Mandatory

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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Salomon

Mandatory

Salomon ADV Skin 12

Chaleco de hidratación de 12 litros con sistema SensiFit. Dos soft flasks frontales de 500 ml incluidas. Bolsillos de fácil acceso y ajuste ceñido sin rebotes.

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Salomon

Mandatory

Salomon Soft Flask 250 ml

Collapsible 250 ml soft flask with a high-flow valve and a wide 42 mm mouth for fast refills at aid stations. It shrinks as you drink, fits the front pocket of any vest and weighs just a few grams empty.

Strengths

+High-flow valve: quick sips without hard biting
+42 mm mouth, easy to refill and to drop in ice or tablets
+Folds down to almost nothing when empty

Watch out for

−Pricier than generic Amazon flasks
−The valve can drip slightly if not fully closed

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Generic

Mandatory

Cinturón de running con porta móvil

Lightweight running belt with phone compartment and transparent touchscreen window. Quick access to GPS and track without stopping. Adjustable, breathable and bounce-free. Ideal for trail running and hiking.

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Lifesystems

Mandatory

Lifesystems Thermal Blanket

Manta térmica de emergencia reflectante. Retiene el 90% del calor corporal. Ultraligera (60 g) y compacta, cabe en cualquier mochila de trail.

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Fox 40

Mandatory

Fox 40 Classic

Silbato de emergencia sin pieza interna, funciona mojado y con barro. Sonido de 115 dB audible a gran distancia. El estándar en carreras de montaña.

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Salomon

Mandatory

Salomon Cross Run Tight

Mallas largas de trail con tejido elástico y transpirable. Cintura ajustable, bolsillo trasero con cremallera. Protección contra el frío y la vegetación.

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