Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this video, Dan Summers shares his top tips for drop bags at ultras. Dan draws on his years of experience as an ultra runner competing in races such as the Lakeland 100 and Arc of Attrition to help you get your drop bag strategy on point for race day.

Dan shares:

- What type of bag to choose
- The supplies you should include in your drop bag
- Packing order and why this is important come race day
- Things to be aware of such as size and weight limits for races
- Spare kit - what's useful to include
- The importance of having a blister / foot care plan in place
- And much more!

This video forms part of our fantastic How To Run An Ultra resource. Whether you're training for a 100-Miler, or your first 50k, make sure to check this out over on our website: harrierrunfree.co.uk/pages/how-to-run-an-ultra

Harrier Kit featured in this video:

Dry Bags - harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/dry-bag
Soft Bottles - harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/hydration
Race Vests - harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/race-vests
Mini Runner First Aid Kit - harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/mini-runner-first-aid-kit
Poles - harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/poles

Check out Harrier Trail Running for race vests, poles, hydration, apparel, nutrition and more! harrierrunfree.co.uk

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