Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026 fueling plan
Where every Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026 water and gel station falls at your pace, plus a carb and sodium plan built for your finish time.
Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026
Saturday 8 August, 7:00 start
- Distance
- 75 km
- Aid stations
- 6, all with water and sports drink
- Fruit
- At 6 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 Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026 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 | 8:45 finish | 10:45 finish | 12:30 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.5 km | Centre ADEPS Engreux | 1:35 | 1:56 | 2:15 |
| 28 km | Landgoed Le Herou | 3:16 | 4:01 | 4:40 |
| 40.5 km | Maboge | 4:44 | 5:48 | 6:45 |
| 52 km | Samree | 6:04 | 7:27 | 8:40 |
| 64 km | Berismenil football field | 7:28 | 9:10 | 10:40 |
| 75 km | Landgoed Le Herou | 8:45 | 10:45 | 12:30 |
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.
8:45 finish
7:00 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 17 gels, first at 0:20 (2.9 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
10:45 finish
8:36 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 21 gels, first at 0:20 (2.3 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
12:30 finish
10:00 per km
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 25 gels, first at 0:20 (2 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
8:45 finish
7:00 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 25 gels, first at 0:20 (2.9 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
10:45 finish
8:36 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 31 gels, first at 0:20 (2.3 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
12:30 finish
10:00 per km
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 37 gels, first at 0:20 (2 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
8:45 finish
7:00 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 34 gels, first at 0:20 (2.9 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
10:45 finish
8:36 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 42 gels, first at 0:20 (2.3 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
12:30 finish
10:00 per km
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 49 gels, first at 0:20 (2 km)
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
Race-day facts
- Last race
- Saturday, 8 August 2026
- Start
- 7:00
- Distance
- 75 km
- Time limit
- 13 hours
- Elevation gain
- 2710 m
Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026 fueling FAQ
Where are the water stations on the Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026?
There are 6 aid stations and all of them have water: at 13.5 km, 28 km, 40.5 km, 52 km, 64 km and 75 km. All of them also serve a sports drink.
Are there gels on the Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026 course?
The organizer lists no gels on the course, so carry every gel you plan to take.
How many gels do I need for the Trail des Fantomes 75K 2026?
It depends on your finish time and how much carbohydrate you have practised taking. At a steady target, a 10:45 finish uses about 31 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.