Your race-day plan, dialed to the mile

Pacing and fueling strategies built for the actual course.

FuelCenter builds personalized race strategies for runners. Set your goal time, select your carb intake, and get a mile-by-mile plan with elevation-adjusted splits and fueling timed to the course.

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BostonNYCChicagoBerlinLondonTokyo
Marathon · 26.2 mi
Goal Finish Time3:30
Carbs / hour
60g
Gels needed
6
Target pace
8:01/mi
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Powerful Tools

Everything you need for race day.

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Fueling Calculator
Dial in carbs, fluids, and gel timing for any race duration.
100
g carbs / hr
Pace Calculator
Find the right pace for your goal across any distance.
6:52
per mile
Race Guides
Course breakdowns, elevation, and strategy for majors.
10+
courses
Heat Adjustment
How temperature and humidity affect pace and fueling.
+8%
pace adjust
Race Time Predictor
Predict your finish time from a recent race result.
3:00
projected
Gel Comparison
Compare gels by carbs, sodium, price, and value.
40+
gels compared

Race-specific strategies

Course-specific plans for Boston, NYC, Chicago, Berlin, London, and Tokyo.

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Boston
Conquer the hills. Own the marathon.
26.2 MI →
New York City
Five boroughs. One unforgettable race.
26.2 MI →
Chicago
Fast, flat, and wind-tested.
26.2 MI →
Berlin
Record ready. From start to finish.
26.2 MI →
London
Iconic streets. Strong finish.
26.2 MI →
Tokyo
Precision, passion, personal bests.
26.2 MI →
How It Works

Three steps to a better race.

1
Pick your race
Choose your distance and course — or plan a training run.
2
Set your goals
Enter your goal time, pacing strategy, and gel brand.
3
Get your full race plan
Mile-by-mile splits, gel timing, and hydration targets. View it on your phone, save it, or print it — no signup required.

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Dose by body weight, when to take the caffeinated gel, and the verified caffeine content of every major gel.

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Marathon Fueling Plan by Finish Time: 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, and 5:00

Total carbs, gel counts, and exact gel timing for five common finish times at 75 to 90g/hr.

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NYC Marathon Fueling Plan: Mile-by-Mile Strategy

Course-specific fueling for the NYC Marathon. The Staten Island wait, gel timing across all five bridges, and the First Avenue surge trap.

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Fuel smart. Run strong.

FuelCenter gives you the tools. You bring the effort. Let's make race day your best day.

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