How I Packed My 100 Mile Ultra Drop Bags | Ultra Adelaide 2026 Race Prep

Preparing for a 100-mile ultramarathon takes months of training, but race week is all about getting the details right. Just one day to go! In this video, I show exactly how I packed my drop bags for the Ultra Adelaide 100 Miler 2026, including my nutrition, spare shoes, clothing, hydration, mandatory gear, and race-day strategy for one of Australia's toughest ultramarathons. ——————— post race note: For anyone potentially using this as a form of “advice”: First of all, do your own research but I’m happy to share my experience if I can. I definitively went overkill on the gels to begin with when packing. Partly because I started calculating carb intake with gels only (60 grams or so an hour sits well with me). Keep in mind I also weigh 105kgs. I ended up taking 2 out of every ziplock bag. Aid stations can offer great food but i always take it as a bonus (especially warm soup!) and aim to be self sufficient, with options. I’ve learnt not to trust the Tailwind mix offered either. I honestly couldnt taste it much at all in this event and overheard volunteers saying they had watered their limited supply down, so glad that wasn’t really part of my calculations this time. In this 100 mile race l ate none of the lollies and chips at all and only some of the cans of drink. It often depends on what you can stomach the thought of eating at the time. The redbulls were really helpful on the second night. I didnt experience any nausua so didnt touch the ginger beer and only had one sip of Coke. Conditions were cold and wet so I dodnt take 3 electrolyte tans an hour, probaly closer to 1 per hour on average. The liquid gels are a game changer for me. So easy to swallow and palatable 👍 ——————- With only days until the start, this is the final stage of my preparation before attempting my second 100-mile ultramarathon. Ultra Adelaide 2026. I take you through everything I'll have waiting for me at each checkpoint, explain my drop bag strategy, and share the gear I'll be relying on throughout the race. If you're training for your first 100-mile race, planning an ultramarathon, or wondering what to pack in your drop bags, I hope this video gives you some useful ideas and confidence for your own event. In this video: How I packed my 100-mile drop bags Ultramarathon nutrition strategy Shoes, clothing and spare gear Mandatory race equipment Hydration and electrolytes Race-day organisation Ultra Adelaide 100 Miler 2026 preparation Thank you so much for following the journey. Race day is almost here, and I can't wait to share the entire 100-mile adventure with you. 🏃 Current 2026 Goals Ultra Adelaide 100 Miler Backyard Everest Challenge (24 Hours) Business Enquiries: [email protected] Instagram: @brad_the_earthling Strava:   / strava   #UltraRunning #Ultramarathon #100Mile #100Miler #DropBags #UltraAdelaide #TrailRunning #TrailRunner #RacePrep #EnduranceRunning #TrailRunningAustralia #SouthAustralia #RunningGear #UltraTraining #BigfootUltraRunning