Mandatories
These items should always be in your track or cross country bag:
- competition number (if given to you ahead of time)
- pins
- 2-3 pairs of running shoes
- extra shoe laces
- uniform
- extra shirt(s)
- extra socks (3 pair)
- sweatshirt and pants
- umbrella
- 2-3 large garbage bags
- water
- snacks
- band-aids
- tissues
- toilet paper
- towel
- money for t-shirts or food
- sunscreen
- homework or reading material
- spikes and wrench (spikes should be installed the day before the race)
Cross Country Additions
For cross country, you should add these:
- hat
- mittens and/or gloves
Optional Items
You may also want to bring:
- elastics or hair ties
- bug spray
- camera
- Tylenol or Motrin
- rain jacket
