It happens to best of us - we think we've got it all covered only to reach the venue and find we missed out something vital. So we thought to make a checklist including the most obvious and necessary stuff to make sure you don’t miss anything. We suggest you take a print-out so that you can mark against each item.

Before the race

• Travel tickets
• Accommodation
• Travel documents (Foreigners)
• Race ticket/receipt, identity cards
• Safety pins
• Running attire: Everything from shoes to cap to Vaseline & Sunscreen
• Post-run attire
• Accessory belt
• A pack of Band-aid, anti-diarrhea and general OTC meds.
• Download any app(s) you need
• Pack your favorite electronic device
• Carry a small shoulder bag for post-run clothes
• EXPO location & timing
• Consider a health check
• Set money or credit cards aside for the trip.

On Arrival

• Visit EXPO venue and pick up your bib & timing chip
• Check your bib for accuracy
• Proceeed to hotel
• Attach your bib to the race Tee you intend to wear
• Lay out everything you need for the race, especially, vaseline, sunscreen and band-aid
• Pack your post-run clothes in the small shoulder bag (avoid anything valuable)
• Fill the water bottle(s)
• Don't rely on event photographers – request your friends or co-runners to take a few snaps
• Mostly, have loads of fun – Enjoy!

The event week

• Check ticket timings
• Ensure everything is in the bag
• Label everything