With IRONMAN Lake Tahoe quickly approaching, make sure you are as prepared as possible for the big day.

What is quite possibly the world’s toughest IRONMAN course, IRONMAN Lake Tahoe takes all of the challenges of the other races and cranks it up to 6,000. Nearly 6,000 feet of ascension during the bike portion, coupled with 2.4 miles of swimming across Lake Tahoe’s alpine waters, and ending with a marathon at altitude will allow finishers to be a part of a rock solid elite group. Lake Tahoe allows 50 qualifying spots 2016 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailuakona, Hawaii.

Race Day begins on the big sandy beaches of Kings Beach State Recreation area, which is the perfect starting point for the chilly swim out into North Lake Tahoe. Following the 2.4 mile swim, the racers mount their bikes and begin the 21 mile trek through the Truckee River Corridor past Squaw Valley, into Truckee, and then rounding up around Northstar Resort for the Brockway Summit climb to approximately 7,200 feet. The course loops back to Kings Beach and ends at Squaw Valley where the riders will dismount and begin the marathon. Runners will trek along the Truckee River, a relatively flat but incredibly scenic route, before finally finishing back at Squaw Valley.

Racers, on the big day be sure you haven’t forgotten anything vital to your success at the Lake! Below is a list of things to pack for each leg of the IRONMAN Lake Tahoe compiled by Dave Schell of FBD Multisport.

Swim essentials

• Warm clothes for race morning
• Tri shorts and top, speedsuit, or tri suit
• 2 sets of goggles (one tinted and one lighter pair)
• Old pair of sandals or socks
• Wetsuit or swimskin
• Body glide or lube
• Old shirt or towel
• Waterproof sunscreen
• Chamois cream

Bike Essentials

• Helmet(s)
• Cycling shoes and socks (if wearing)
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle(s)
• Nutrition (use ziploc bags to bring just the amount you need)
• Bento box
• Seat bag and tool kit: tube, CO2, levers, multi-tool
• Floor pump (for local races only; pump up your tires before you leave home but leave the pump in your car just in case)

Run Essentials

• Running shoes (2 pairs if you have a late start time. One to leave in transition and one to warm up in)
• Hat/visor
• Race belt
• Nutrition belt, if preferred over aid stations
• Vaseline, powder, band-aids for running sockless or post race

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