Destination Race Packing List–Involving a Flight

Welcome to Part 2 of my Destination Race Packing series!

To see part 1 (Packing for a non-flight race), click here.



Princess Half Marathon Week is finally here! Registration for this race began (and sold out) last July, so I feel as if it’s been a long time coming.

I treated this past weekend as if we were leaving today (Monday morning). Apart from packing cosmetic items and finishing up my Half Marathon costume, I’m ready to go!

Just three work days remain between me, a mouse, and lots of bling. :0)



Like all my other packing adventures, this one began with a list.

I separated my list into three columns: race items (carry on), paperwork (also belongs in the carry on), and suitcase items.

My carry-on of choice:



Vera Bradley Lap Top Backpack and Disney Dooney (Marathon Weekend) Crossbody

Current TSA regulations allow 1 bag and 1 personal item per passenger. I have used a variety of bags in the past, but I’ve found a backpack to be the easiest and most convenient for me.

What’s in my bag? Well, let’s take a look!



For starters, I always carry-on everything I might need for a race. This includes shoes, costumes/race outfits, GU, my Garmin, etc.

Being that the above items are liquid/gels, I pack them along in my 3-1-1 bag (3 oz or less, 1 clear zip top bag, 1 per person) with my other small cosmetic items.



My 3-1-1 bag (from Thirty One).



Clear Check On Bag:

• GU
• Sunscreen
• BioFreeze

Travel-sized Items (3 oz or less):

• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Contact Solution/Case
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Lotion
• Body Wash
• Extra Contacts
• Body Spray
• Face Wash
• Deodorant
• Makeup does not have to be in a clear bag unless it’s liquid or gel-like :0)
  

Running shoes, race outfits/costumes, and accessories also travel in my carry-on.

• Race Top
• Race Bottom
• Running Shoes
• Headbands/Sweaty Bands
• Socks
• Sports Bra

I keep all of these items together in a gallon sized zip lock bag (for easy storage).

Since it would be unreasonable to bring my entire race bag on this trip with me, I chose items from the bag that I absolutely use (or might use) every time I run.



Race Day Accessories

• Garmin
• Sunglasses
• Headphones (I do not use these during Disney races)
• Body Glide (might have to add this to my clear 3-1-1 zip bag)
• Poncho
• Knee Sleeve/KT Tape

Quite possibly the best piece of carry-on advice I ever received was from my friend Kelli. She suggested that I bring my flat iron along with me in my carry-on (she does this as well). I have crazy, thick, frizzy hair that doesn’t respond well to humidity and this flat iron has been a life saver on more than one occasion!



Chargers

• Phone
• Garmin
• Race Camera

(My other chargers are packed into my suitcase.)



Somehow, I fit all of these items into my carry-on (with room to spare)!

Last but not least, I also like to carry an empty water bottle with me through security (to fill after I pass through security).

For this trip, I’m also bringing along a suitcase (to check). This suitcase will have my non-racing items, day clothing, and other essential items.



My mini-travel-sized foam roller will be placed in my suitcase, only because I can’t fit it in my carry-on. Along with my foam roller, I’m also packing my compression tights for post-race recovery.



Any additional advice? What essential items do you carry-on when flying?