Paste what the race is handing out. Flags honey gels and dairy recovery canisters that share a vegan-looking logo.
Sports dietitian review pending
Matching catalog rows and statuses will appear here.
The table is a SKU problem, not a vibe. A volunteer saying “we have GU” is not a flavour check and not a vegan-status check. GU Original, Roctane, and chews are different rows. Tailwind on a finish tent might be Endurance Fuel or Rebuild. Skratch hydration is not Skratch Recovery. Decode the printed sponsor list before you trust a cup.
Last verified August 2026. This tool does not certify a course vegan.
Key takeaway:
Carry a belt you have gut-trained. Use the table as backup, not as the plan.
What usually goes wrong
Honey Stinger on the table because of sponsorship, not because it is plant-based.
A “Tailwind” tent pouring Rebuild (whey) next to Endurance Fuel (manufacturer-confirmed vegan here).
Unnamed cups. If the flavour is not in the catalog, treat it as unknown.
Grabbing bananas you never practised at race intensity.
The prompt is told to split mixed brands into catalog SKUs and not to invent Certified Vegan. Unmapped names stay unmapped. You can still paste those ingredients into the ingredient red-flag scanner.
Status labels come from catalog rows, not from the language model.
Bananas are not a full fuel plan
Fruit on the table can help, and it still counts as carbohydrate you may not have gut-trained at that volume. Practise in what to eat during a long run.
Frequently asked questions
Are marathon aid stations vegan?
Almost never as a whole table. Bananas and some drink mixes may be fine. Honey gels and dairy recovery tubs are common. Carry your own checked packets.
What if the race only lists a brand, not a SKU?
This tool returns the relevant catalog rows for that brand when it can — for example Tailwind Endurance Fuel and Rebuild — rather than one brand-level yes.
Can I drink the Gatorade on course?
Treat unnamed flavors as unknown unless they are in the catalog. When in doubt, carry mix you have practised.
Should I skip the table entirely?
Many vegan runners carry a full belt and use bananas only. That is valid. The decoder is for when you want to know what you are grabbing.
Does this certify the course vegan?
No. It matches names to our August 2026 catalog. Volunteers can still hand you a different flavour.
Where should I read more?
The aid-station food guide walks through honey, dairy, and unlabeled cups in plain language.
Is Skratch on course vegan?
Skratch Sport Hydration is manufacturer-confirmed vegan in this catalog. Skratch Recovery is dairy. Ask which product is in the cup.
What about bananas?
Fruit can help, and it still counts as carbohydrate you may not have gut-trained at that volume. Practise it on long runs if you plan to grab it.
Educational content only. Carbohydrate, fiber, iron, B12, and hydration needs vary. Consult a sports dietitian or physician for individualized guidance — especially if you have a GI condition, anemia, or a history of underfueling.
