Lotus 5K fueling plan

Where every Lotus 5K water and gel station falls at your pace, plus a carb and sodium plan built for your finish time.

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Lotus 5K

Friday 12 June, 19:00 start

Distance
5 km
Aid stations
2, all with water
Race
Distance
Optional

Fuel and water line up with this course's aid stations.

Minutes and seconds, like 5:30.

Fuel

Leave empty to use the recommended 2 g for your finish time.

Water during the race
About you
Sex
Weather and sweat
Race-day weather
Sweat rate
Salt in your sweat

Salty if your kit shows white marks after long runs.

Lotus 5K

5 km, Norwich

27:30

Finish time at 5:30 per km

Carbs per hour
2 g
Gels
0
Fluid per hour
600 to 900 ml

Free. No account needed.

Drink to thirst. Fluid is a range, not a target.

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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 Lotus 5K 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.

DistanceWhat is there0:22 finish0:27 finish0:32 finish
2.5 kmLap turnover0:110:140:16
5 kmFinish0:220:270:32

From the organizer's published course information. Check the runner information again in race week.

Race-day facts

Last race
Friday, 12 June 2026
Start
19:00
Distance
5 km

Lotus 5K fueling FAQ

Where are the water stations on the Lotus 5K?

There are 2 aid stations and all of them have water: at 2.5 km and 5 km.

Are there gels on the Lotus 5K course?

The organizer lists no gels on the course, so carry every gel you plan to take.