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\n\t\tPreparing in advance for a race helps you to be ready and focus on running your best race. Things like knowing the\u00a0course<\/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
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
In previous races, over 10,000 single-use cups were discarded per race, each year. That’s a lot of waste! By going cupless, we can significantly reduce our environmental footprint, and your participation makes all the difference.<\/p>\n
To stay hydrated on race day, runners are required to bring one of the following:<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t![\"Reusable](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-silicone-cup-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Reusable")
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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’s belt. This helps us not to use paper cups at the race, reducing waste.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Trail](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-trailshoes-hoka-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Trail")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Running](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-runningsocks-smartwool-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Running")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Handheld](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-waterbottle-nathan-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Handheld")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Hydration](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-hydration-pack-nathan-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Hydration")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"GPS](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-gps-watch-garmin-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"GPS")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Sunglasses\"](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-sunglasses-goodr-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Sunglasses\\"")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Hats](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-hatvisor-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Hats")
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Keep the sun off your face while running with a good lightweight hat or visor that also helps wick away moisture.\u00a0 Don’t forget to check out some New Global Adventures race hats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Running](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-runningbelt-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Running")
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The runner’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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Running](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-runningshorts-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Running")
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A good pair of running shorts (and all running clothes) is essential for a comfortable running experience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Sports](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-sports-bra.jpg\" "\\"Sports")
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For women, a good sports bra is vital to keeping comfortable and minimizing the risk of chafing while running.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Sports](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-sports-underwear-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Sports")
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Good sports underwear is vital to keeping comfortable and minimizing the risk of chafing while running.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Energy](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-energy-gels-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Energy")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Electrolytes\"](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-electrolytes-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Electrolytes\\"")
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As we sweat during our run drinking electrolytes helps to rehydrate and replenish the body during the run. Gnarly Sports Nutrition<\/a> is always served at our aid-stations as our official on-course hydration sponsor.\u00a0Use code: 2025NGA20<\/b> and save at Gnarly Sports Nutrition<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY FROM GNARLY\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Lip](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-carmex-02-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Lip")
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When you’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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Anti](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-anti-chafing-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Anti")
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There is nothing worse than experiencing chafing while running. These products will help to ease the friction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Trekking](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-trekking-poles-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Trekking")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Night](\"https:\/\/valenciatrailrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/gear-running-light-1024x1024.jpg\" "\\"Night")
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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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUY ON AMAZON\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t
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