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Long Run & Race Fueling Calculator

Calculate your custom carbs, fluid, and sodium targets per hour plus a step-by-step race day schedule.

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Run Duration & Body Weight

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hrs
min
lbs

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Conditions & Physiology


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Choose Your Energy Gel (Optional)

Your Custom Strategy120 Total Minutes

Take 1 gel every ~33 min

Target total: 3 gels (90g carbs) along with water.

45–60g
Carbs / Hour
~17 oz
Fluid / Hour
~500 mg
Sodium / Hour

Running Activity Timeline

Step-by-step hydration & gel schedule

15 min
πŸ’§ Sip 4oz water
30 min
πŸ’§ Sip 4oz water
45 min
⚑ 1 gel (25g)+πŸ’§ 4oz water
1h 0m
πŸ’§ Sip 4oz water
1h 15m
⚑ 1 gel (25g)+πŸ’§ 4oz water
1h 30m
πŸ’§ Sip 4oz water
1h 45m
πŸ’§ Sip 4oz water
πŸŽ’ Carrying Your Fuel

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Carrying 3 gels and hitting ~17 oz/hr requires a solid bounce-free hydration vest or running belt.

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