University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon fueling plan
Where every University Hospitals Cleveland 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.
University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon
Sunday 16 May, 7:00 start
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Aid stations
- 18, all with water and sports drink
- Gels on the course
- Mile 6.8, 15.3, 17.7 and 21.3
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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 University Hospitals Cleveland 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 stations.
| Distance | What is there | 3:30 finish | 4:00 finish | 4:30 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 1.7 (2.7 km) | Water Stop #1 - Cleveland State Lot 21 - water, Gatorade Endurance | 0:14 | 0:16 | 0:18 |
| Mile 3.8 (6.1 km) | Water Stop #2 - St Clair and 18th - water, Gatorade Endurance | 0:30 | 0:35 | 0:39 |
| Mile 5.3 (8.5 km) | Water Stop #3 - W. 4th and Lakeside Ave - water, Gatorade Endurance | 0:42 | 0:49 | 0:55 |
| Mile 6.8 (10.9 km) | Water Stop #4 - Scranton Rd - water, Gatorade Endurance, Gu Energy Gel | 0:54 | 1:02 | 1:10 |
| Mile 8.3 (13.4 km) | Water Stop #5 - W 14 St & Mentor Ave - water, Gatorade Endurance | 1:06 | 1:16 | 1:25 |
| Mile 9.2 (14.8 km) | Water Stop #5 double stop - W 14 St & Mentor Ave - water, Gatorade Endurance | 1:14 | 1:24 | 1:35 |
| Mile 10.7 (17.2 km) | Water Stop #6 - Abbey Ave CLE Sign - water, Gatorade Endurance | 1:26 | 1:38 | 1:50 |
| Mile 12.3 (19.8 km) | Water Stop #7 - Carnegie and Ontario - water, Gatorade Endurance | 1:38 | 1:53 | 2:07 |
| Mile 13.6 (21.9 km) | Water Stop #8 - Detroit Ave and W. 25th - water, Gatorade Endurance | 1:49 | 2:05 | 2:20 |
| Mile 15.3 (24.6 km) | Water Stop #9 - Detroit Ave & W 73rd St - water, Gatorade Endurance, Gu Energy Gel | 2:03 | 2:20 | 2:38 |
| Mile 16.4 (26.4 km) | Water Stop #10 - Lake Ave & West Blvd - water, Gatorade Endurance | 2:11 | 2:30 | 2:49 |
| Mile 17.7 (28.5 km) | Water Stop #11 - Lake Ave & Cove Ave - water, Gatorade Endurance, Gu Energy Gel | 2:22 | 2:42 | 3:02 |
| Mile 18.9 (30.4 km) | Water Stop #12 - Lake Ave & Old Stone House - water, Gatorade Endurance | 2:31 | 2:53 | 3:15 |
| Mile 20.1 (32.4 km) | Water Stop #12 double stop - Lake Ave & Old Stone House - water, Gatorade Endurance | 2:41 | 3:04 | 3:27 |
| Mile 21.3 (34.3 km) | Water Stop #11 double stop - Lake Ave & Cove Ave - water, Gatorade Endurance, Gu Energy Gel | 2:51 | 3:15 | 3:39 |
| Mile 22.7 (36.5 km) | Water Stop #10 double stop - Lake Ave & West Blvd - water, Gatorade Endurance | 3:02 | 3:28 | 3:54 |
| Mile 24.2 (39 km) | Water Stop #13 - Shoreway & Westinghouse Building - water, Gatorade Endurance | 3:14 | 3:42 | 4:09 |
| Mile 25.4 (40.9 km) | Water Stop #8 double stop - Detroit Ave and W. 25th - water, Gatorade Endurance | 3:23 | 3:53 | 4:22 |
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.
3:30 finish
8:01 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 7 gels, first at 0:30 (Mile 3.8 (6.1 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 8 gels, first at 0:16 (Mile 1.7 (2.7 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
10:18 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 9 gels, first at 0:18 (Mile 1.7 (2.7 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
3:30 finish
8:01 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 10 gels, first at 0:30 (Mile 3.8 (6.1 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 11 gels, first at 0:16 (Mile 1.7 (2.7 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
10:18 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 13 gels, first at 0:18 (Mile 1.7 (2.7 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
3:30 finish
8:01 per mile
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 13 gels, first at 0:30 (Mile 3.8 (6.1 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 15 gels, first at 0:16 (Mile 1.7 (2.7 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
10:18 per mile
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 17 gels, first at 0:18 (Mile 1.7 (2.7 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
Race-day facts
- Date
- Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Start
- 7:00
- Distance
- 26.2 miles (42.2 km)
University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon fueling FAQ
Where are the water stations on the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon?
There are 18 aid stations and all of them have water: at Mile 1.7 (2.7 km), Mile 3.8 (6.1 km), Mile 5.3 (8.5 km), Mile 6.8 (10.9 km), Mile 8.3 (13.4 km), Mile 9.2 (14.8 km), Mile 10.7 (17.2 km), Mile 12.3 (19.8 km), Mile 13.6 (21.9 km), Mile 15.3 (24.6 km), Mile 16.4 (26.4 km), Mile 17.7 (28.5 km), Mile 18.9 (30.4 km), Mile 20.1 (32.4 km), Mile 21.3 (34.3 km), Mile 22.7 (36.5 km), Mile 24.2 (39 km) and Mile 25.4 (40.9 km). All of them also serve a sports drink.
Are there gels on the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon course?
Yes, the organizer lists gels at Mile 6.8 (10.9 km), Mile 15.3 (24.6 km), Mile 17.7 (28.5 km) and Mile 21.3 (34.3 km). Carry your own as well, so your plan does not depend on a single table.
When does the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon start?
The race is on Sunday, 16 May 2027, starting at 7:00 local time. Check the organizer's runner information in race week, since wave times can change.
How many gels do I need for the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon?
It depends on your finish time and how much carbohydrate you have practised taking. At a steady target, a 4:00 finish uses about 11 gels of 25 g, or 75 g of carbs per hour. Enter your own pace, weight and gel in the calculator to get your number.