Rose Bowl Half Marathon fueling plan
Where every Rose Bowl 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.
Rose Bowl Half Marathon
Sunday 17 January, 7:00 start
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Aid stations
- 8, all with water
- Gels on the course
- Mile 4 and 8
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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 Rose Bowl 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 stations.
| Distance | What is there | 1:40 finish | 2:00 finish | 2:20 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 2 (3.2 km) | Water | 0:15 | 0:18 | 0:21 |
| Mile 3 (4.8 km) | Water, Electrolit | 0:23 | 0:27 | 0:32 |
| Mile 4 (6.4 km) | Water, Electrolit, Precision Fuel Gel nearby | 0:31 | 0:37 | 0:43 |
| Mile 6 (9.7 km) | Water, Electrolit | 0:46 | 0:55 | 1:04 |
| Mile 7 (11.3 km) | Water, Electrolit | 0:53 | 1:04 | 1:15 |
| Mile 8 (12.9 km) | Water, Electrolit, Precision Fuel Gel nearby | 1:01 | 1:13 | 1:25 |
| Mile 9 (14.5 km) | Water, Electrolit | 1:09 | 1:22 | 1:36 |
| Mile 11 (17.7 km) | Water, Electrolit | 1:24 | 1:41 | 1:57 |
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 0:23 (Mile 3 (4.8 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:27 (Mile 3 (4.8 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:20 finish
10:41 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:21 (Mile 2 (3.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
1:40 finish
7:38 per mile
- 60 g carbs per hour
- 3 gels, first at 0:23 (Mile 3 (4.8 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 60 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:27 (Mile 3 (4.8 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:20 finish
10:41 per mile
- 60 g carbs per hour
- 5 gels, first at 0:21 (Mile 2 (3.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
1:40 finish
7:38 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 4 gels, first at 0:23 (Mile 3 (4.8 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 5 gels, first at 0:18 (Mile 2 (3.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
2:20 finish
10:41 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 6 gels, first at 0:21 (Mile 2 (3.2 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
Race-day facts
- Date
- Sunday, 17 January 2027
- Start
- 7:00
- Distance
- 13.1 miles (21.1 km)
Rose Bowl Half Marathon fueling FAQ
Where are the water stations on the Rose Bowl Half Marathon?
There are 8 aid stations and all of them have water: at Mile 2 (3.2 km), Mile 3 (4.8 km), Mile 4 (6.4 km), Mile 6 (9.7 km), Mile 7 (11.3 km), Mile 8 (12.9 km), Mile 9 (14.5 km) and Mile 11 (17.7 km). 7 of them also serve a sports drink.
Are there gels on the Rose Bowl Half Marathon course?
Yes, the organizer lists gels at Mile 4 (6.4 km) and Mile 8 (12.9 km). Carry your own as well, so your plan does not depend on a single table.
When does the Rose Bowl Half Marathon start?
The race is on Sunday, 17 January 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 Rose Bowl 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.