{"id":11189,"date":"2025-01-16T12:02:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T20:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/?page_id=11189"},"modified":"2025-01-22T08:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T16:29:50","slug":"gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<h1>\n\t\tGEAR\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t<h2>BEING PREPARED<\/h2><p>Preparing in advance for a race helps you to be ready and focus on running your best race. Things like knowing the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/course\/\">course<\/a>\u00a0routes, having a collapsible cup, the right kind of shoes, and other trail running gear so you can be ready on race day or in your regular training runs.<\/p>\n<p>For your convenience, we have prepared a list of recommended items to improve your running experience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/vtr-volunteer-filling-bottle-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteer filling bottle\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Volunteer filling bottle\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t<h3>CUPLESS RACE<\/h3><p>The VALENCIA Trail Race is taking a big step towards sustainability by eliminating disposable paper cups at our aid stations. Our goal is to minimize waste and keep our beautiful trails and lands green for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>In previous races, over 10,000 single-use cups were discarded per race, each year. That&#8217;s a lot of waste! By going cupless, we can significantly reduce our environmental footprint, and your participation makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<h4>What Does This Mean for You?<\/h4>\n<p>To stay hydrated on race day, runners are required to bring one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A collapsible cup<\/li>\n<li>A handheld water bottle<\/li>\n<li>Or a hydration pack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need help getting started? See below for\u00a0essential items, recommendations, and helpful product links.<\/p>\n<h4>Aid Station Hydration<\/h4>\n<p>Volunteers will be ready to help refill your collapsible cup, bottle or pack with water and electrolytes. Remember: Be aware not to over-consume or waste fluids at stations. We haul up a lot of water up to each of the remote stations to cover a lot of runners, so be mindful of your consumption to ensure there&#8217;s enough for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we can make a positive impact. Thank you for helping us create a greener, cleaner race!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/no-paper-cups-stack-02-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"No disposable cups\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"No disposable cups\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-silicone-cup-02-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Collapsible Cup\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Collapsible Cup\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t<h3>MANDATORY ITEMS<\/h3><ul>\n<li>A collapsible cup, runner&#8217;s bottle, or hydration pack for water, electrolytes, soda, or other fluids at the aid stations. We will not provide cups at the aid stations.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 500 calories of emergency food such as gels, chews, or energy bars (Half &amp; 50K distances)<\/li>\n<li>Cell phone<\/li>\n<li>Course map or electronic map downloaded to your phone or watch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<h3>RECOMMENDED ITEMS<\/h3><ul>\n<li>Trail running shoes<\/li>\n<li>Running hat, visor, sunglasses<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen and lip balm<\/li>\n<li>Personal medicine<\/li>\n<li>Elastic bandage<\/li>\n<li>Whistle<\/li>\n<li>Garmin\/GPS tracking<\/li>\n<li>The mind of a champion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tRECOMMENDED RUNNING GEAR\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>To help you prepare for the best race day experience, we have compiled a list of recommended running gear items available to purchase online.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZKxCXH\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-silicone-cup-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Reusable Race Cup\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Reusable Race Cup\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZKxCXH\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Reuseable Race Cups<\/a><\/h3><p>There are a wide variety of cups available, we recommend a small, lightweight, and soft cup that can easily collapse to fit in your vest, pocket, or runner&#8217;s belt. This helps us not to use paper cups at the race, reducing waste.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZKxCXH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fdwi4i\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-trailshoes-hoka-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Trail Running Shoes\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Trail Running Shoes\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fdwi4i\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Trail Running Shoes<\/a><\/h3><p>A good pair of trail running shoes can make a huge difference in your running comfort and performance. You want a lightweight, good grip, and a comfortable fit.\u00a0 Our favorite brands include Hoka and Altra, but we recommend visiting your local running store to try out the shoes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fdwi4i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49zYHjF\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-runningsocks-smartwool-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Running Socks\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Running Socks\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49zYHjF\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Running Socks<\/a><\/h3><p>Just like a good pair of shoes, you want good running socks that snugly fit, wick away moisture and are comfortable when running. A few of our favorite brands include Smartwool, Injini, and Balega.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49zYHjF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49vuWAu\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-waterbottle-nathan-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Handheld Bottle\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Handheld Bottle\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49vuWAu\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Handheld Bottle<\/a><\/h3><p>A lot of runners like to carry one or two running water bottles that grip onto your hands providing quick access to your water while being easy to refill at stations. Many include pockets for gels and gear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49vuWAu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g41wfx\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-hydration-pack-nathan-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hydration Vest\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Hydration Vest\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g41wfx\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Hydration Vest<\/a><\/h3><p>If running a Half Marathon or longer distance a hydration vest can keep you going allowing you to carry a lot of water or your favorite electrolyte beverage along with pockets for gels and gear. Our favorite brands include Nathan, Camelbak, and Ultimate Direction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g41wfx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4iwOWXQ\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-gps-watch-garmin-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"GPS Watch\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"GPS Watch\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4iwOWXQ\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">GPS Watch<\/a><\/h3><p>Wearing a GPS watch helps track your training and race progress while monitoring your vitals to help keep you informed and motivated on your runs.\u00a0 Our favorite brands include Garmin, Coros, and Suunto.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4iwOWXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gszFoP\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-sunglasses-goodr-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Sunglasses\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gszFoP\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Sunglasses<\/a><\/h3><p>Sunglasses are vital in protecting your eyes over the long term. Having a good pair of sports sunglasses that are snug-fitting and comfortable helps protect your eyes while focusing on running. Our favorites include Oakley and Goodr.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gszFoP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BzsCMe\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-hatvisor-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hats &amp; Visors\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Hats &amp; Visors\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BzsCMe\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Hats &#038; Visors<\/a><\/h3><p>Keep the sun off your face while running with a good lightweight hat or visor that also helps wick away moisture.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t forget to check out some <a href=\"https:\/\/newglobaladventures.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Global Adventures race hats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BzsCMe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZOAl2B\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-runningbelt-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Running Belt\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Running Belt\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZOAl2B\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Running Belt<\/a><\/h3><p>The runner&#8217;s belt is a vital gear piece that holds your essential items such as your phone, keys, and cash. They are flexible, yet snug around the waist to keep from bouncing around while running.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZOAl2B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3D1QGrx\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-runningshorts-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Running Shorts\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Running Shorts\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3D1QGrx\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Running Shorts<\/a><\/h3><p>A good pair of running shorts (and all running clothes) is essential for a comfortable running experience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3D1QGrx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DcwtQ8\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-sports-bra.jpg\" alt=\"Sports Bra\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1280\" title=\"Sports Bra\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DcwtQ8\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Sports Bras<\/a><\/h3><p>For women, a good sports bra is vital to keeping comfortable and minimizing the risk of chafing while running.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DcwtQ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h2qBYM\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-sports-underwear-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sports Underwear\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Sports Underwear\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h2qBYM\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Sports Underwear<\/a><\/h3><p>Good sports underwear is vital to keeping comfortable and minimizing the risk of chafing while running.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h2qBYM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OOsOdO\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-energy-gels-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Energy Gels &amp; Chews\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Energy Gels &amp; Chews\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OOsOdO\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Energy Gels &#038; Chews<\/a><\/h3><p>Keeping fueled up on your run is essential to ensure you have the energy needed to complete your race or run. Packing energy gels or chews is a great way to refuel the body during your run.\u00a0 Our favorites include GU Energy and Honey Stinger.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OOsOdO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gognarly.com\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-electrolytes-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Electrolytes\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Electrolytes\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/gognarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Electrolytes<\/a><\/h3><p>As we sweat during our run drinking electrolytes helps to rehydrate and replenish the body during the run. <a href=\"https:\/\/gognarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gnarly Sports Nutrition<\/a> is always served at our aid-stations as our official on-course hydration sponsor.\u00a0<strong>Use code: <b>2025NGA20<\/b> and save at <a href=\"https:\/\/gognarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gnarly Sports Nutrition<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gognarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY FROM GNARLY\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZsgZyU\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-carmex-02-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Lip Balm\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Lip Balm\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZsgZyU\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Lip Balm<\/a><\/h3><p>When you&#8217;re out on the trails you are exposed to the elements, and lip balm does wonders for protecting your lips from sun and wind damage while keeping them hydrated. Especially on the longer distances it can make a big difference. Our favorite is Carmex.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZsgZyU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ivO3i8\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-anti-chafing-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anti Chafing\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Anti Chafing\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ivO3i8\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Anti Chafing<\/a><\/h3><p>There is nothing worse than experiencing chafing while running. These products will help to ease the friction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ivO3i8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fd45uc\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-trekking-poles-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Trekking Poles\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Trekking Poles\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fd45uc\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Trekking Poles<\/a><\/h3><p>On longer-distance trail runs with steep hills a pair of lightweight collapsible trekking poles can be used to help keep your balance while maintaining momentum in the race.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fd45uc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BiOlbn\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-running-light-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Night Lights &amp; Safety\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Night Lights &amp; Safety\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BiOlbn\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Night Lights &#038; Safety<\/a><\/h3><p>For those who train or run into the night having a good light is key to lighting your path and reflective gear helps others easily spot you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BiOlbn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links and we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Proceeds help to support the race.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tRACE DAY IS MARCH 22, 2025\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\tDay\n\t\t\t\tHour\n\t\t\t\tMinute\n\t\t\t\tSecond\n\t\t<h3>Take the Awesome Trail Challenge and run the VALENCIA Trail Race!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/register\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREGISTER TODAY!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEAR BEING PREPARED Preparing in advance for a race helps you to be ready and focus on running your best race. Things like knowing the\u00a0course\u00a0routes, having a collapsible cup, the right kind of shoes, and other trail running gear so you can be ready on race day or in your regular training runs. 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