Preparing for a marathon isn’t just about training hard; it’s about feeling smart. On race day, your body has only one job: turn food into energy, efficiently and sustainably. Veloforte’s range of natural, real-food performance nutrition products offers marathon runners a complete fueling ecosystem, from pre-race breakfast to mid-race energy and post-run recovery.

In this post, we’ll walk through how you could use Veloforte to fuel a marathon: what to eat before, during, and after the race to perform your best.

The morning of your marathon, you want foods that are familiar, easy on your stomach, and high in carbohydrates. Veloforte’s oat-based products are ideal here, delivering slow-release energy that builds a steady fuel base before you even toe the start line.

For example, we offer overnight oats and oat snack bars, which are perfect to fuel your body before the marathon. These are not only incredibly tasty, but they are also filled with easily digestible carbohydrates and fibre that are going to help you perform to your best. 

Once you hit race pace, maintaining energy without upsetting your stomach is key. Veloforte’s endurance fuels are designed exactly for this purpose, offering natural, easy-to-digest carbohydrates, electrolytes, and optional caffeine to keep you going mile after mile.

Here is how each of the different products can fit into the race:

Energy Gels 

Energy gels are a marathon staple because they pack quick-release carbohydrates in a tiny package you can take on the go. The Veloforte range uses dual-source carbs (a mix of glucose and fructose) to support faster absorption and sustained energy without crashes, along with sodium to help support hydration and muscle function.

Energy Chews

If gels aren’t your favourite texture, or you want a variation in fuelling, energy chews are a brilliant alternative. Veloforte’s chews combine quick carbs with electrolytes and come in small, easy-to-digest pieces you can nibble on between water stations.

Chews can be easier to take on longer runs, where simply sipping and nibbling is an alternative to using energy gels.

Keeping fluids and electrolytes balanced is just as important as carbohydrate intake. Veloforte’s electrolyte powders help replace sodium, potassium, and other minerals lost through sweat, supporting nerve and muscle function while helping stave off cramps.

Sipping electrolytes between gels or chews can help balance fuelling and hydration without overloading your stomach.

Crossing the finish line is an achievement in itself, but recovery matters too. After 26.2 miles, your muscles are depleted, your glycogen stores are low, and you need nutrients that get to work quickly.

Veloforte offers some fantastic products that can help you recover effectively, with protein bars and protein powders available. These supplements are high in protein, helping you repair muscles that have worked hard during the run.

These options combine carbs and protein in an easy-to-consume format that helps kickstart the recovery process.

If you are not sure how to plan your marathon run, we have created a quick and easy step-by-step guide on how you can take supplements to fuel your marathon:

1. Pre-Race: Oats or an energy bar with hydration.

2. Miles 0 – 10: Start with gels and electrolyte sips every 30–45 minutes.

3. Miles 10 – 20: Alternate with chews to keep energy consistent and avoid taste fatigue.

4. Miles 20 – Finish: Add caffeinated gels or chews if you use caffeine, and keep electrolytes flowing.

5. Post-Race: Shake or bar for recovery and refuelling.

What sets Veloforte apart is its focus on natural, plant-based ingredients that are easy to digest and great tasting, which matters when you’re pushing hard and your gut is under stress.

By combining slow-release fuels like oats, quick carbohydrate hits from gels and chews, hydration support, and recovery protein, you can build a complete marathon fuelling plan that’s both effective and enjoyable.