Free shipping on purchases of $150 or more before taxes! View shipping information

Come meet us in store! Visit our running store

Home Our Brands Näak

Näak: Running & Ultra-Endurance Nutrition

The fuel of ultra-trail runners, made in Quebec. Näak delivers stable, easy-to-digest energy from the marathon to the ultra — drink mix, purées, waffles, bars and gels, across its two lines Ultra Energy and Boost Energy.

View as

Näak: nutrition for running and ultra-endurance

Designed in Quebec, Näak has become a global reference in ultra-endurance nutrition — the brand fuels some of the world's biggest international ultra-trail events. Its mission: steady, sustainable, easy-to-digest energy, from road marathons to mountain ultras to your daily training.

Two ranges, two purposes

Ultra Energy™: the long effort

Drink mixes, purees, waffles and bars formulated for progressive energy release and balanced nutrition — the foundation of your strategy on long runs and ultras.

Boost Energy™: the quick hit

Carb-dense gels and drink mixes for the moments you need energy now: races, intervals, surges. The neutral-flavour version fights taste fatigue over very long distances.

The Näak formats

Energy drink mixes

Carbohydrates and electrolytes in your flask: hydration and energy in one move, in flavours like watermelon, lime and pineapple-ginseng.

Energy purees: the Näak signature

Sweet potato-butternut or apple-maple: real food in a race-ready format. A gel alternative that ultra runners love when the stomach can't take any more sweetness.

Waffles, bars and gels

Varied textures to split up your fueling and keep eating enjoyable, even hours into the effort.

Why ultra runners choose Näak

Easy digestion even at high intensity, a carb-protein balance built for very long distances, and a sustainable approach to sports nutrition. It's the fuel of people who run long.

How to fit Näak into your strategy

Before: a bar or waffle to prime the effort. During: beyond 60 to 90 minutes, combine drink mix, gels and purees to hit a regular carbohydrate intake — practise your strategy in training. After: round things out with your sports nutrition routine.

Round out your nutrition strategy

Discover our other local brands too: Upika, Brix, Krono and Xact Nutrition. To carry it all on the run, see our hydration vests and accessories.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Näak apart from other sports nutrition brands?
Näak is a Quebec brand specialized in ultra-endurance: progressive energy, easy digestion and a sustainable approach. It has become a reference at the world's biggest ultra-trail events.
What's the difference between Ultra Energy and Boost Energy?
Ultra Energy targets long efforts: progressive energy release and nutritional balance. Boost Energy concentrates carbohydrates for a quick hit in races or intense moments.
What are energy purees for?
They're real food in a race-ready format: a gel alternative, savoury or fruity, especially useful in ultras when you can't stomach more sweetness. Sweet potato-butternut and apple-maple are the available flavours.
How many carbs per hour should I take in an ultra?
Most athletes target 60 to 90 g of carbohydrates per hour depending on tolerance. The key is to practise your fueling strategy in training — never improvise on race day.
Is Näak a Quebec brand?
Yes. Näak was born in Quebec and develops its products here, with a mission of high-performance, sustainable nutrition for endurance sports.
When should I choose the neutral-flavour drink mix?
Over very long distances, taste fatigue is real. The neutral version delivers carbohydrates without a strong sweet taste, helping you keep fueling hour after hour.