Dresden Marathon fueling plan
Where every Dresden 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.
Dresden Marathon
Sunday 25 October, 10:30 start
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Aid stations
- 10, all with water
- Fruit
- At 7 stations
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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 Dresden Marathon aid station, and when you reach it
Time on the clock from your start, at an even pace. The organizer lists no gels on the course.
| Distance | What is there | 3:30 finish | 4:00 finish | 4:30 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 km | Refreshment point - still water | 0:24 | 0:27 | 0:31 |
| 9 km | Aid station - tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas, raisin bread | 0:45 | 0:51 | 0:58 |
| 13.8 km | Aid station - tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas, raisin bread | 1:09 | 1:18 | 1:28 |
| 18.8 km | Aid station - tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas, raisin bread | 1:34 | 1:47 | 2:00 |
| 22 km | Aid station - tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas, raisin bread | 1:49 | 2:05 | 2:21 |
| 24.7 km | Aid station - tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas, raisin bread; later-station extras include energy bars/gels, cola, and salt | 2:03 | 2:20 | 2:38 |
| 27.3 km | Aid station - tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas, raisin bread; later-station extras include energy bars/gels, cola, and salt | 2:16 | 2:35 | 2:55 |
| 30.8 km | Refreshment point - still water | 2:33 | 2:55 | 3:17 |
| 34.9 km | Aid station - tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas, raisin bread; later-station extras include energy bars/gels, cola, and salt | 2:54 | 3:19 | 3:43 |
| 38.5 km | Refreshment point - still water | 3:12 | 3:39 | 4:06 |
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
4:59 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 7 gels, first at 0:24 (4.8 km)
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
5:41 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 8 gels, first at 0:27 (4.8 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
6:24 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 9 gels, first at 0:31 (4.8 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
3:30 finish
4:59 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 10 gels, first at 0:24 (4.8 km)
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
5:41 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 11 gels, first at 0:27 (4.8 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
6:24 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 13 gels, first at 0:15 (2.3 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
3:30 finish
4:59 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 13 gels, first at 0:24 (4.8 km)
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
5:41 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 15 gels, first at 0:27 (4.8 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
6:24 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 17 gels, first at 0:20 (3.1 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
Race-day facts
- Date
- Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Start
- 10:30
- Distance
- 42.2 km
Dresden Marathon fueling FAQ
Where are the water stations on the Dresden Marathon?
There are 10 aid stations and all of them have water: at 4.8 km, 9 km, 13.8 km, 18.8 km, 22 km, 24.7 km, 27.3 km, 30.8 km, 34.9 km and 38.5 km. 7 of them also serve a sports drink.
Are there gels on the Dresden Marathon course?
The organizer lists no gels on the course, so carry every gel you plan to take.
When does the Dresden Marathon start?
The race is on Sunday, 25 October 2026, starting at 10:30 local time. Check the organizer's runner information in race week, since wave times can change.
How many gels do I need for the Dresden 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.