Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano 2026

Recommended nutrition

high mountain terrain82km · 4,700m D+Advanced12°C – 24°C

The 82K demands a nutrition plan for many hours of effort in semi-autonomy, with aid stations on the course but long distances between them.

Energy gels, bars, isotonic drinks, electrolytes and a nutrition strategy for before, during and after the race. We include estimated quantities based on each race's distance and elevation gain so you can plan your own aid station supplies.

Recommended products

Maurten

Race pick

Maurten Gel 100

Gel de hidrogel con 25g de carbohidratos. La tecnología de hidrogel encapsula los carbohidratos para una absorción sin molestias gástricas. Sabor neutro, sin edulcorantes artificiales. Usado por corredores de élite en maratón y ultra.

Strengths

+Tecnología de hidrogel: excelente tolerancia gástrica
+No necesita tomar con agua obligatoriamente
+Sabor neutro, sin empalagar
+25g de carbohidratos por gel

Watch out for

−Precio elevado respecto a otros geles
−Pocos sabores disponibles

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226ERS

Race pick

226ERS Isotonic Drink

Bebida isotónica en polvo de la marca española 226ERS. Aporta carbohidratos, electrolitos y minerales para mantener la hidratación durante el ejercicio. Fórmula con amilopectina para absorción rápida sin molestias digestivas.

Strengths

+Marca española referente en nutrición deportiva
+Buena tolerancia digestiva
+Aporta carbohidratos y electrolitos juntos
+Variedad de sabores

Watch out for

−Requiere preparación previa con agua
−Precio por dosis superior a otras marcas

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SaltStick

Race pick

SaltStick Caps

Electrolyte capsules with 215 mg of sodium each, plus potassium, calcium and magnesium in the ratio you lose through sweat. No calories or carbs: you replace salts without touching your gel strategy. The benchmark for runners who sweat heavily or race in the heat.

Strengths

+215 mg of sodium per capsule, the highest in the comparison in solid form
+Delivers all 4 key electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium)
+Zero calories: compatible with any gel, bar or drink
+Easy to dose: 1-2 capsules per hour depending on the heat

Watch out for

−You have to swallow them with water, they don't dissolve
−No energy: you still need gels or food separately

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Dorimed

Race pick

Dátiles Medjool Dorimed

Palestinian Medjool dates, large and juicy. Each one delivers around 18 g of carbohydrates in a very compact format. Soft texture, easy to chew and with extremely high caloric density. The classic choice among runners looking for natural alternatives to gels.

Strengths