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Energy Gels & Chews for Running

Energy at the right moment is what carries you through. Our energy gels and chews for running deliver fast, easy-to-digest carbs to hold your pace on long runs and race day — with or without caffeine. Several local brands: Krono, Xact, Näak and Brix.
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Energy gels and chews for running

Energy gels and chews deliver fast, immediately available fuel during your effort. Thanks to their high content of rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, they help maintain intensity, focus and performance — in races, intense training or on long distances, on road and trail alike.

Gel or chew: what's the difference?

The energy gel

Liquid or semi-liquid texture, very fast absorption: ideal for intense efforts and key race moments, when you need energy without slowing down.

The energy chew

Chewable format, fractioned energy: appreciated for its taste and the ease of dosing your intake gradually, especially on trails and long runs.

With or without caffeine?

Some gels and chews include caffeine for a boost of alertness in the final kilometres or on morning efforts. Save them for strategic moments and test your tolerance in training — caffeine is managed, not improvised on race day.

When to use them?

Before your effort: a gel or a few chews to top up your stores just before the start. During your effort: this is where they shine — a regular intake, planned by duration and intensity, to avoid energy dips. Always take your gels with a little water. After your effort: occasionally, to kick-start energy replenishment.

Our gel and chew brands, many from right here

Krono (Quebec maple gels and chews), Xact Nutrition, Näak and Brix: simple, digestible formulas built for endurance sports.

Build your nutrition strategy

Combine your gels and chews with energy drinks and electrolytes for hydration, and energy and protein bars when the effort runs long. For the full picture, explore our entire sports nutrition range. To carry them on the run, see our hydration accessories.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a gel and a chew?
A gel has a liquid texture with very fast absorption, ideal for intense efforts. A chew is chewable and lets you fraction your carbohydrate intake; it's often appreciated for its taste and easy dosing over time.
How often should I take a gel during a race?
On efforts over an hour, most runners aim for a gel or the chew equivalent roughly every 30 to 45 minutes, adjusting to intensity and personal tolerance.
Should I drink water with an energy gel?
Yes. Taking a little water with your gel supports carbohydrate absorption and digestive comfort. Avoid combining a gel with a very sugary drink at the same time.
Are caffeinated gels useful?
Caffeine can improve alertness and perceived effort, especially late in a race. Save it for strategic moments and test your tolerance in training rather than on race day.
How do I avoid stomach issues with gels?
Test your products in training, take them with water, fraction your intake and favour simple, digestible formulas like those from our Quebec brands (Krono, Xact, Brix).
Gel or chew for trail running?
Many trail runners prefer chews and purees, easier to dose over long durations and less tiring than liquid sweetness. But gels stay handy for a quick energy hit on climbs or surges.