GU Energy Gel 32g – Convenient Energy for Running, Racing & Endurance Adventures
Fuel your run. Maintain your energy. Go the distance.
Keep your energy levels topped up with GU Energy Gel 32g, a convenient, easy-to-carry carbohydrate fuel designed for trail running, road running, marathons, ultra-marathons, cycling and endurance sports.
Whether you're tackling a technical trail, chasing a marathon PB or preparing for your next ultra-distance adventure, GU Energy Gels deliver a quick and practical source of energy to help fuel your performance.
Each 32g sachet provides approximately 100 calories and 22g of carbohydrates, helping supply energy to working muscles during prolonged exercise. The carbohydrate blend combines maltodextrin and fructose, providing an effective source of fuel when your body needs it most.
Compact and easy to stash in a running vest, belt or pocket, GU Energy Gels are ideal for maintaining a consistent fuelling strategy without interrupting your stride.
Available in a range of flavours, including selected caffeinated options, GU makes it easy to find an energy gel that suits your taste preferences and endurance nutrition needs.
From your first 10km race to your next 100-miler, fuel your adventure with GU.
Key Features
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Approximately 22g Carbohydrates: Provides a convenient energy source to help fuel endurance exercise.
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100 Calories per Gel: Compact energy to support sustained physical activity.
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Dual Carbohydrate Sources: Maltodextrin and fructose help deliver readily available fuel.
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Electrolytes: Contains sodium to help replace some of the electrolytes lost through sweat.
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Amino Acids: Includes a blend of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).
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Caffeinated & Non-Caffeinated Options: Selected flavours contain caffeine for an additional boost when required.
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Compact 32g Sachet: Easy to carry in running vests, hydration packs, race belts and pockets.
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Endurance Ready: Suitable for trail running, road running, ultra-marathons, cycling and other endurance activities.
When to Use GU Energy Gels
GU Energy Gels are designed to provide convenient carbohydrate fuel before and during endurance activities.
Before Exercise: Consider taking a gel approximately 5 minutes before starting, particularly when additional carbohydrate fuel is needed.
During Exercise: Consume regularly as part of your overall fuelling strategy. GU generally recommends one gel every 30–45 minutes, depending on your energy requirements and activity intensity.
Hydration: Take GU Energy Gels with water to assist consumption and support hydration.
For longer trail runs and ultra-distance events, combine GU Energy Gels with other carbohydrate sources, fluids and electrolytes to meet your individual fuelling needs.
Best For
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Trail Running: Convenient fuel for challenging terrain and long days on the trails.
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Road Running: Energy support for training sessions, half-marathons and marathons.
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Ultra-Marathons: A practical addition to your long-distance nutrition strategy.
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Cycling: Easy-to-carry carbohydrate fuel for extended rides.
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Hiking & Fastpacking: Compact energy for demanding outdoor adventures.
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Endurance Racing: Simple, portable nutrition when maintaining energy intake matters.
Why Choose GU Energy Gels?
When you're pushing through the kilometres, maintaining your carbohydrate intake can make a significant difference to your endurance performance.
GU Energy Gels provide a straightforward way to fuel consistently, helping you manage your energy intake during training and racing.
With convenient packaging, a variety of flavours and a proven place in endurance nutrition, GU is a practical choice for athletes who want reliable fuel without unnecessary complexity.
Why Tribe&Trail?
At Tribe&Trail, we know that successful endurance adventures require more than just the right footwear and equipment — they also require a smart fuelling strategy.
As Western Australia's dedicated Run | Hike | Walk store, we stock a carefully selected range of energy gels, hydration products, electrolytes and endurance nutrition to help keep you moving.
Whether you're training for your first half-marathon, tackling the Six Inch Trail Marathon, preparing for Transcend Ultra or heading into your next backyard ultra, our experienced team can help you explore nutrition options that suit your goals.
Visit our Leederville store for practical advice on trail running nutrition, hydration and race-day fuelling.
Run | Hike | Walk — For Every Trail.
