Runners are advised to carry a water container with them of at least 750ml.

It is probable that the temperature at the start will be sub-zero, and could warm up to around 15°C during the course of the day. Runners may wish to start the race with additional clothing which may be left at any feeding station along the route and which will be returned to the finish. If the weather is bad it will be advisable to retain warm clothing throughout the race. It is not uncommon, even in 'good' weather, for runners to face a strong ice cold head wind, blowing off the Ben MacDhui snow fields, along the Lesotho border road. Runners are requested to clearly mark all clothing that they wish to recover. While every effort will be made to ensure that all discarded clothing is returned to the finish, the organizers disclaim all liability for any losses that may be suffered.

Any clothing not collected on the Saturday after prize giving will be donated to the local community.

Because of the remoteness of the area, and the extreme terrain especially through the Kloof it is essential that the Race Organisers know where everyone is at all times. It is critical that runners ensure that the Time Keepers at each Check Point have recorded their entry and exit at each Check Point. If a runner retires from the race, the runner must make sure that his race stickers are handed in to the Time Keeper at one of the four official Check Points or to the Time Keeper at the Finish. If a runner retires and does not hand in their stickers, OR if a runner does not hand in their stickers at one of the Check Points the runner will be regarded as lost and a Search and Rescue team will be dispatched to look for them. The cost of this Search and Rescue will be billed to the runner. Runners are to be very careful to stay on the route and hand in their stickers if they retire.