Race Check-list

You've trained several months for this race, which may be a half or full marathon in an unfamiliar city. Prepare for any weather, regardless of what the forecasters predict. Pre-race:
Race confirmation
Hotel confirmation
Plane tickets
Directions to race start and number pick-up (www.mapquest.com)
Course map
Vaseline or other anti-chafing lotion
Sunscreen
Lip balm with sunscreen
Hat or visor
Safety pins
Water bottle for the flight
Healthy, carbohydrate-laden snacks for the flight
Area maps
Area guide for restaurants and events
Camera and film
Extra cash, travelers checks, or credit cards
ID and passport if necessary
Street clothes and shoes
Toiletries including a travel-sized first aid kit
Ear plugs
Travel alarm
Toilet paper
Food you usually eat for breakfast before running


Race:
Shoes, orthotics if necessary
Singlet/short-sleeve shirt
Long-sleeve shirt
Sports bra
Shorts
Tights
Socks
Gloves
Sports watch
Sunglasses
Old sweatshirt or T-shirt you can toss after a few miles
Gels or sports drink if you've been training with them
Energy bars if you'll be standing around for several hours before the race
Fanny pack if you run with one


Post-race:
Extra socks
Extra shirt and shorts/pants
Waterproof jacket
Food if you won't be fed at the post-race festivities
Ibuprofen
Towel
Plastic bag for ice, dirty clothes, etc.