What to expect for Noosa Marathon Fuel Guide

Noosa Marathon: Your Complete Race Day Fuel Plan

It’s early morning Saturday, May 24. It’s Noosa Marathon day and you’re ready. It’s time to toe the line, fuel up, and bring the heat. Whether you're chasing a new PB or soaking up your first marathon, what you eat and drink can make or break your race. Let’s get your nutrition dialled from the start line to the finish chute. Because today, you're not just running, you're racing.

Race Start:

Marathon: 6:15 AM at Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

2 hours Before:

Have your main pre-race meal around 4.15am to boost blood sugar levels but allow time for digestion. Remember this should be low in fibre, have some simple carbohydrates and protein. This could look like; A bagel with cottage cheese and maple syrup, oats and yoghurt, banana and peanut butter or Radix Nutrition - Low FODMAP Breakfast - Banana.

20 mins Before the Race:

Have a gel, 3x small chews, a stroopwafel around 5.55am. It takes about 20 minutes for carbohydrates to hit your bloodstream, so timing it right means you'll get that energy boost right as the race begins.

During the Race:
Aim for 60-90 grams of carbs per hour to keep your energy up. If you're new to this, start closer to 60g.

Most standard energy gels have around 20-30g of carbs, depending on the brand.
Consider using a caffeinated gel in the final stretch of the race for an extra kick, but only if you're used to caffeine.
You can mix gels, chews, or other carb sources. Just make sure you hit your carb target.
Don’t forget to hydrate, whether it's your own fluids or PURE Electrolyte Hydration from the on course aid stations. If carrying your own fluids I would highly recommend a run flask such as Aid Station Textured Soft Flask (500ml) and the Stride Endura Running Belt.

Need help choosing? Keep it simple with our Full Marathon Kit OR for the athlete doing a half marathon, check out our Half Marathon Kit.

Aid Stations → You'll find aid stations every 2.5 kilometres along the course:

Each station offers PURE Electrolyte Hydration, an isotonic sports drink designed to match your body’s natural fluid balance. This helps you absorb fluids and electrolytes more effectively.

If you grab 1 cup of PURE from an aid station you’ll get: