Hardrock 100 Endurance Run - Mike Wilkinson
Gear and Nutrition for 2026 Hardrock 100
Mike Wilkinson's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu
Products in this list
- S/Lab Genesis LTD Courtney V2 Trail Running Shoe by Salomon — Provides great lockdown and stability. I've run more training miles and races in this shoe than any other out there.
- S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE 2 LIMITED COURTNEY EDITION by Salomon — Same upper, lockdown, and stability as the S/Lab Genesis, but with more cushioning.
- VESPA CV-25 by Vespa Power Products — I've been using Vespa since March of '25 and it has completely transformed my running. My times just keep coming down... and I'm OLD!
- Patagonia Men's Multi Trails Shorts 8" by Patagonia
- Men's Trail Tee by Terignota — Super light and cool.
- S/LAB ULTRA 12 by Salomon
- M's Sunchaser 50 Hooded Long Sleeve by Janji — Outer layer during the day to help protect from the sun and to pull hood up over my hat when windy. Super comfortable.
- M's Rover Merino Hoodie by Janji — Mid or base layer under windbreaker at night if/when temps start to drop.
- M's Rainrunner Pack Jacket by Janji
- Garmin fenix 8 Solar Sapphire by Garmin — Great battery life, accurate gps, MIP display, easy to add and use course navigation.
- Heart Rate Monitor by COROS — Accurate HR without having to wear chest strap. Don't even notice it on my arm.
- Precision Fuel and Hydration PF 90 Gel by The Feed — Perfect for supplementing my whole food fats and proteins with a slow drip of strategic carbs.
- Precision Fuel and Hydration PF 30 Caffeinated Gel by The Feed — A little extra kick late or when I'm tired and need a pick me up.
- BETA Fuel by SiS Science in Sport Logo — Strategic carbs with electrolytes
- GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix by The Feed — 1/2 serving (1 scoop) in one of my bottles to slow drip carbs while on course.
- Re-Lyte® Hydration Electrolyte Powder by Redmond Life Store — Crew has a bottle of this ready for me to drink at AS's and is a great way to replenish electrolytes.
- ULTRATRAIL FX.ONE SUPERLITE (PAST SEASONS) by Leki
- Joyner Crew Sock (2-Pack) by PATH Projects — Super comfortable socks...the most comfortable actually!
- Oakley Flak 2.0 XL by SportRx - The Best Prescription Sports Eyewear
- OpenRun Pro 2 Mini by Shokz — Great battery life and audio quality, while allowing you to hear your surroundings.
- Anti-Chafe & Skin Repair Sticks, Original by Squirrels Nut Butter
- Petzl Swift RL Headlamp Black by Petzl
- Lumen 800 Solstice by UltrAspire
- Katadyn BeFree Replacement Filter by Katadyn
- HotHands Hand Warmers - Long Lasting Safe Natural Odorless Air Activated Warmers - Up to 10 Hours of Heat by Amazon — As I age I lose dexterity in my fingers when my hands get cold. These help alleviate that issue at high altitudes in the night hour and / or winter months.