Runners

Runner Hydration and Fuel

We are pleased to be able to announce that we shall have some fantastic rehydration products for you to use whilst running around the course.

There will be 13 drinks stations on the course that will be positioned approximately every 3.5km becoming more frequent towards the end - every 2km from 34km.

All Water Stations will have supplies of Iconiq Water pouches.

Isoconiq isotonic drinks will be available at 3 Water Stations and Clif Shot Gels and Clif Shot Bloks will be available at 3 Water Stations too.– see below for details. Toilet facilities will be adjacent to each Water Station. There are medical faciliites at some Water Stations, and mobile medical services cover the rest of the course. Vaseline will be available at each medical station should you need it.

Water Stations
Number Distance Supplies
  Kms Miles      
1 3.2 2 Iconiq water    
2 7.4 4.6 Iconiq water    
3 12.1 7.5 Iconiq water Clif shot Blok
4 15 9.3 Iconiq water  
5 18.5 11.5 Iconiq water Isoconiq Isotonic  
6 22.6 14 Iconiq water    
7 25.8 16 Iconiq water   Clif shot Blok
8 30.6 19 Iconiq water    
9 34.5 21.4 Iconiq water Isoconiq Isotonic  
10 36.3 22.5 Iconiq water   Clif gel
11 38.4 23.8 Iconiq water    
12 40 24.8 Iconiq water Isoconiq Isotonic  
13 41.6 25.8 Iconiq water    

What products will we have for you?

Every feed station will have the brand new, innovative 250ml Iconiq Water Pouch. This is by far the best container for marathon running as you can easily run with it without spilling, it won't trip you or your fellow runners up after it has been dropped, you can squirt it on your self, and it is top quality Scandinavian water. Check out this video for full details - we love the music!! - please scroll down

ISOCONIQ isotonic drink

This is a new isotonic drink that is packed in a handy 250ml carton that makes drinking easier on the go. For details of the ISOCONIQ isotonic drink can be downloaded here

Clif Bar Energy Gels and Clif Shot Bloks

CLIF SHOT is a great-tasting sports nutrition line for performance athletes that delivers essential energy and hydration, plus fast muscle recovery using wholesome and nutritious ingredients.

CLIF SHOT BLOKS Energy Chews provide an optimum balance of carbohydrates and electrolytes. They’re easy to chew and to use with their convenient, performance-friendly packaging.

CLIF SHOT Energy Gel formula has fewer ingredients than other brands and more of what your body needs most for training and recovery – it’s a streamlined approach that is formulated for athletic performance.

To try out the Clif nutrition products in advance of the marathon, you can purchase these online from Up & Running or these products are available from some of the Up & Running stores see their website for more details