I have the Greater Manchester Marathon in 4 weeks.
Having looked around on the website and finally contacted them directly, I have discovered that the running gels are by a company called Optimum Nutrition and will be providing NutraMino gels.
Now, as someone with a few marathons under his belt, I have always subscribed to the notion that you don't put something inside you on marathon day that you haven't already tried beforehand. Yet, I am struggling to source these gels anywhere. A few posters online have also highlighted this.
It appear to be an odd move by such a big UK marathon. I guess I will be carrying my own gels on the day - ones I can trust. I would prefer to travel as light as humanly possible (i.e. not carry any belt) but there is no choice.
Any other wisdom out there?