Race to the King Castle 50k fueling plan
Where every Race to the King Castle 50k 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.
Race to the King Castle 50k
Saturday 19 June, 8:00 start
- Distance
- 53 km
- Aid stations
- 4, all with water
- Gels on the course
- Pit Stop 1, Pit Stop 2 and Pit Stop 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 Race to the King Castle 50k 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 | 6:15 finish | 7:30 finish | 8:45 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.9 km | Pit Stop 1 | 1:24 | 1:41 | 1:58 |
| 23.3 km | Pit Stop 2 | 2:45 | 3:18 | 3:51 |
| 42.3 km | Pit Stop 3 | 4:59 | 5:59 | 6:59 |
| 52.6 km | Finish | 6:12 | 7:27 | 8:41 |
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.
6:15 finish
7:05 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 12 gels, first at 0:20 (2.8 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
7:30 finish
8:29 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 15 gels, first at 0:20 (2.4 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
8:45 finish
9:54 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 17 gels, first at 0:20 (2 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
6:15 finish
7:05 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 18 gels, first at 0:20 (2.8 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
7:30 finish
8:29 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 22 gels, first at 0:20 (2.4 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
8:45 finish
9:54 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 25 gels, first at 0:20 (2 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
6:15 finish
7:05 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 24 gels, first at 0:20 (2.8 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
7:30 finish
8:29 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 29 gels, first at 0:20 (2.4 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
8:45 finish
9:54 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 34 gels, first at 0:20 (2 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
Race-day facts
- Date
- Saturday, 19 June 2027
- Start
- 8:00
- Distance
- 53 km
- Time limit
- 15 hours
- Elevation gain
- 1040 m
Race to the King Castle 50k fueling FAQ
Where are the water stations on the Race to the King Castle 50k?
There are 4 aid stations and all of them have water: at 11.9 km, 23.3 km, 42.3 km and 52.6 km. 3 of them also serve a sports drink.
Are there gels on the Race to the King Castle 50k course?
Yes, the organizer lists gels at 11.9 km, 23.3 km and 42.3 km. Carry your own as well, so your plan does not depend on a single table.
When does the Race to the King Castle 50k start?
The race is on Saturday, 19 June 2027, starting at 8:00 local time. Check the organizer's runner information in race week, since wave times can change.
How many gels do I need for the Race to the King Castle 50k?
It depends on your finish time and how much carbohydrate you have practised taking. At a steady target, a 7:30 finish uses about 22 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.