Best Energy Chews for HYROX

HYROX is fast, intense and unforgiving. With eight 1km runs broken up by functional stations, you are repeatedly pushing into high heart rate zones. That means carbohydrate availability is critical from the first run to the final wall balls.

Energy chews are a great alternative to gels in HYROX. They allow you to drip-feed carbohydrate, are easy to carry in a pocket or belt, and often feel more manageable than squeezing down a gel when breathing is heavy.

What To Look For In A HYROX Energy Chew

For an event lasting 60 to 90 minutes, your chew should:

• Deliver fast-absorbing carbohydrate
• Be easy to chew under high intensity
• Provide clear carb amounts per serving
• Optionally include caffeine
• Sit comfortably in the stomach

Most HYROX athletes will aim for around 30 to 60g of carbohydrate per hour. That might mean one pack of chews across the race, or half before and half during, depending on finish time.

Common HYROX Chew Mistakes

Avoid:

• Waiting until you feel depleted
• Taking too many at once
• Trying a new product on race day
• Forgetting to account for total carbohydrate from drinks and pre-race meals

Even though HYROX feels short, carbohydrate burn is significant at high intensity.

Here are some chews to consider:

SiS Beta Fuel Energy Chews

SiS Beta Fuel Energy Chews are designed to deliver a high carbohydrate intake using a dual-source carbohydrate blend to support efficient absorption during intense exercise. A full pack provides a substantial carbohydrate hit, making them well suited to high-output events like HYROX.

The chews are split into individual pieces, allowing you to take one or two at a time between stations rather than consuming everything at once.

VOOM Pocket Rocket

VOOM Pocket Rocket is formulated with natural ingredients and deliver fast-acting carbohydrate in a compact, race-friendly format. Each pack provides a meaningful carbohydrate contribution, making them suitable for short, intense efforts.

They are soft and easy to chew, which is helpful when heart rate is high and breathing is laboured. VOOM also includes electrolytes in the formulation, supporting hydration alongside energy delivery, which can be useful in warm indoor HYROX venues.

226ERS Vegan Gummy Bar

226ERS Vegan Gummy Bar provides carbohydrate in a soft, plant-based gummy format designed for use during exercise. The bar delivers a steady carbohydrate intake in bite-sized pieces, making it easy to portion your fuelling across the race.

It is formulated without gelatine, making it suitable for vegan athletes, and offers a practical texture that is easy to manage under high intensity. It also pairs effectively with a pre-race carbohydrate drink, allowing you to spread your total intake more evenly.

FAQs

Are chews easier than gels in HYROX?

For many athletes, yes. They allow smaller, controlled intake between stations rather than one larger dose.

How many chews should I take?

Check the carbohydrate per pack and aim for 30 to 60g per hour depending on race time and intensity.

Can I combine chews with an energy drink?

Yes, but make sure you account for total carbohydrate intake to avoid over or under fuelling.

Summary

Energy chews are a practical and effective fuelling option for HYROX. They allow you to maintain carbohydrate availability in a controlled way, without the need for a full gel in one go.

Choose a chew that delivers clear carbohydrate amounts, practise your timing during race-pace sessions, and build a fuelling plan that supports consistent output from the first run to the final wall balls.

You can also use our Nutrition Calculator to work out how many carbs you need for your session.