Blue Ridge Half Marathon fueling plan
Where every Blue Ridge Half Marathon water and gel station falls at your pace, plus a carb and sodium plan built for your finish time.
Course route from organiser maps and OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Map tiles by Esri. Check the official course before race day.
Blue Ridge Half Marathon
Saturday 17 April, 7:35 start
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Aid stations
- 11
- Gels on the course
- Mile 7.5
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General guidance for healthy adults, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian if you have a health condition, take medicines or have special dietary needs. Caffeine advice is for healthy adults only. EFSA's safe limit is 200 mg in one dose and 400 mg in a day.
Every Blue Ridge Half Marathon aid station, and when you reach it
Time on the clock from your start, at an even pace. The orange dot marks the gel station.
| Distance | What is there | 1:40 finish | 2:00 finish | 2:20 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 1.2 (1.9 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 0:09 | 0:11 | 0:13 |
| Mile 2.6 (4.2 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 0:20 | 0:24 | 0:28 |
| Mile 3.3 (5.3 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 0:25 | 0:30 | 0:35 |
| Mile 5 (8 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 0:38 | 0:46 | 0:53 |
| Mile 6.1 (9.8 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 0:47 | 0:56 | 1:05 |
| Mile 7.5 (12.1 km) | GU Energy Gel | 0:57 | 1:09 | 1:20 |
| Mile 7.8 (12.6 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 0:59 | 1:11 | 1:23 |
| Mile 8.4 (13.5 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 1:04 | 1:17 | 1:30 |
| Mile 9.4 (15.1 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 1:12 | 1:26 | 1:40 |
| Mile 10.5 (16.9 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 1:20 | 1:36 | 1:52 |
| Mile 12.1 (19.5 km) | Water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 1:32 | 1:51 | 2:09 |
From the organizer's published course information. Check the runner information again in race week.
Sample plans for three finish times
Built for a 70 kg runner in mild weather with Maurten Gel 100 (25 g) and water at the aid stations. Pick how much carbohydrate you want to aim for. Your own plan changes with your weight, gel and the weather.
A middle target most runners can train up to.
1:40 finish
7:38 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 3 gels, first at 0:20 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:24 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:20 finish
10:41 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:28 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
1:40 finish
7:38 per mile
- 60 g carbs per hour
- 3 gels, first at 0:20 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 60 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:24 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:20 finish
10:41 per mile
- 60 g carbs per hour
- 5 gels, first at 0:28 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
1:40 finish
7:38 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:20 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 5 gels, first at 0:24 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:20 finish
10:41 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 6 gels, first at 0:28 (Mile 2.6 (4.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
Race-day facts
- Date
- Saturday, 17 April 2027
- Start
- 7:35
- Distance
- 13.1 miles (21.1 km)
Blue Ridge Half Marathon fueling FAQ
Where are the water stations on the Blue Ridge Half Marathon?
There are 11 aid stations, at Mile 1.2 (1.9 km), Mile 2.6 (4.2 km), Mile 3.3 (5.3 km), Mile 5 (8 km), Mile 6.1 (9.8 km), Mile 7.5 (12.1 km), Mile 7.8 (12.6 km), Mile 8.4 (13.5 km), Mile 9.4 (15.1 km), Mile 10.5 (16.9 km) and Mile 12.1 (19.5 km). 10 of them list water.
Are there gels on the Blue Ridge Half Marathon course?
Yes, the organizer lists gels at Mile 7.5 (12.1 km). Carry your own as well, so your plan does not depend on a single table.
When does the Blue Ridge Half Marathon start?
The race is on Saturday, 17 April 2027, starting at 7:35 local time. Check the organizer's runner information in race week, since wave times can change.
How many gels do I need for the Blue Ridge Half Marathon?
It depends on your finish time and how much carbohydrate you have practised taking. At a steady target, a 2:00 finish uses about 4 gels of 25 g, or 60 g of carbs per hour. Enter your own pace, weight and gel in the calculator to get your number.