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Engineered for endurance

HYDRAX CORE

CORE is the during-session drink we actually use: dual-source carbs and a high-sodium electrolyte profile in one mix. Built for prolonged work, 70.3 bike, marathon miles, long rides, when you want fuel and fluid without juggling six gels and a separate salt plan.

Used across Ironman · Marathon · HYROX · Gran Fondo · Parkrun

$49.95

$4.16 per serve

4.8(34 reviews)

85 g CARBS + 980 mg SODIUM PER SERVE

One serve replaces roughly three gels and 2-3 electrolyte tablets.

1.08 kg pouch (12 servings)

In stock. Orders placed before 12pm AEST dispatch same day.

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SAME-DAY DISPATCH (AU)
12 HIGH-PERFORMANCE SERVINGS
FORMULATED FOR HIGH-OUTPUT

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What a real serve costs

Most drink mixes quote a cheap price per serve by shrinking the serve. Compare like for like: carbohydrate and sodium actually delivered per serve, then the cost to reach 85g of carbohydrate.

What to checkHYDRAX CORETypical 40g drink mix3 gels + 1 electrolyte tab
Carbohydrate per serve85 g40 g75 g
Sodium per serve980 mg300–500 mg~500 mg
Cost per serve$4.16~$3.20~$10.50
Serves to reach 85 g carbs12.13.4 gels
Cost to reach 85 g carbs$4.16~$6.72~$11.90
Items to carry per hourOne bottleTwo scoops of mix3 gels + tab + water

Comparison figures reflect common formats on the Australian market at the time of writing. Prices and formulations change, so run the maths yourself: divide the pack price by the number of serves, then check how much carbohydrate and sodium each serve actually contains. Free standard shipping on orders over $95.

30-day money-back guarantee

Love it or your money back. Train with HYDRAX CORE for 30 days. If it is not for you, email us and we will refund it.

One pouch per product, per customer, on orders placed directly at hydrax.com.au. Claims must be made within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is at your cost unless the item arrived damaged, faulty, or incorrect. Full conditions in our returns policy.

Part of the HYDRAX system · During

High-carbohydrate hydration fuel designed to deliver energy and electrolytes efficiently during prolonged training and racing.

About HYDRAX CORE

HYDRAX CORE is a high-carbohydrate endurance hydration fuel designed for long training sessions and race-day execution.

Delivered in a 1.08 kg pouch (12 servings), CORE is built around a dual-carbohydrate system using a 2:1 ratio of maltodextrin and fructose, allowing athletes to structure carbohydrate intake deliberately across prolonged endurance efforts.

Each serving provides a high-sodium electrolyte profile, including 980 mg of sodium, alongside potassium and magnesium, reflecting the demands of long-duration training and racing where fluid and electrolyte planning becomes critical.

Rather than separating energy and hydration into multiple products, CORE is designed as a single, integrated fueling system, simplifying endurance nutrition planning across disciplines such as running, cycling, swimming, and triathlon — from short-course racing through to long-distance events.

Developed with precision and restraint, HYDRAX CORE focuses on composition, consistency, and control, without unnecessary additives or distractions.

Pair HYDRAX CORE with PRIMER for total endurance optimization.

Who HYDRAX CORE is for

HYDRAX CORE is built for endurance athletes who fuel deliberately.

It is used across endurance disciplines including running, cycling, swimming, and triathlon — from short-course events through to long-distance preparation such as marathon training, 70.3, and full-distance triathlon.

CORE is designed for athletes who plan carbohydrate and electrolyte intake over hours, not minutes.

Why a single integrated system

Long endurance sessions demand structured carbohydrate and electrolyte intake over prolonged periods.

Rather than separating energy and hydration into multiple products, HYDRAX CORE is designed as a single, integrated fueling system. This allows athletes to scale intake per bottle, per hour, and per session without juggling gels, salts, and drink mixes.

Directions for Use

Mix approximately 2 scoops (90 g) with 600 ml – 750 ml of water.

Consume during prolonged endurance exercise.

Mixing Protocol

FILLStart with a 750ml+ bottle half-filled with water.
SCOOPAdd 2 scoops (90 g) of HYDRAX CORE.
MIXShake vigorously until powder is fully integrated.
COMPLETETop up with water and secure cap.

Serving Size

Serving size: 90 g (approximately 2 scoops)

Servings per package: 12 (approx.)

Nutrition Information

NutrientPer Serving (90 g)Per 100 g
Energy1445 kJ1605 kJ
Protein0.0 g0.0 g
Fat, total0.0 g0.0 g
– saturated0.0 g0.0 g
Carbohydrates85.0 g94.4 g
– sugars31.2 g34.6 g
Sodium980 mg1090 mg
Potassium285 mg315 mg
Magnesium45 mg50 mg

Average quantities. Approximate values. Based on a 90 g serving.

Ingredients

Maltodextrin, Fructose, Minerals (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate).

Carbohydrate System

Formulated with a dual-carbohydrate blend using maltodextrin and fructose in a 2:1 ratio.

Electrolytes

Provides sodium, potassium, and magnesium as part of an electrolyte-forward formulation for endurance fueling.

Key Formulation Features

  • Dual-carbohydrate system (2:1 ratio)
  • High-sodium electrolyte profile (980 mg sodium per serving)
  • Designed for planned carbohydrate and electrolyte intake during endurance efforts

Warnings

Not suitable for children under 15 years of age or pregnant women: Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision.

Not a sole source of nutrition and should be consumed in conjunction with a nutritious diet.

Should be used in conjunction with an appropriate physical training or exercise program.

If used during exercise, should be consumed in accordance with directions to avoid the possibility of gastro-intestinal upset. Must be consumed with adequate fluid.

May contain milk, soy, and gluten.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Athletes Say

Josh V.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

8 September 2026

Third pouch. Just works, I've stopped looking at anything else.

Hannah L.

Verified Buyer

Running

5 September 2026

5am run, one bottle of this and I'm out the door. No breakfast, no problems.

Sam O.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

2 September 2026

Did my whole 70.3 prep on it. Never once had to think about my stomach.

Ellie H.

Verified Buyer

Parkrun / 5km

29 August 2026

Good stuff. Only complaint is I go through it too quick, bigger pouch please.

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Cycling

26 August 2026

I sweat a lot of salt and this is the first thing that's kept the cramps away. Third pouch in.

Georgia W.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

22 August 2026

Two bottles on the bike, one flask on the run, done. Haven't touched a gel since.

Callum B.

Verified Buyer

Running

19 August 2026

Long runs sorted. No gut issues at all and I used to get them from everything.

Priya D.

Verified Buyer

Running

15 August 2026

Great quality and great price per serve. I was paying more for gels that did less.

Nathan R.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

12 August 2026

Been training triathlon for a few years now and this is easy on the stomach, has everything I need, and it's the best price in the market.

Alex B.

Verified Buyer

Running

11 August 2026

My go to for fuel and hydration on my runs now. One bottle, no gels, stomach's happy.

Jess M.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

10 August 2026

Clean label, mixes well, doesn't taste like anything weird. Does what it says. Good enough for me.

Tom R.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

9 August 2026

Third hour of my 70.3 ride is usually where I fall apart. Not this time. Legs felt different. Already on my second pouch.

Sarah K.

Verified Buyer

Running

8 August 2026

Been putting it in my soft flask for long runs instead of carrying gels. Stomach is so much happier. Wish I'd found this earlier.

Mark D.

Verified Buyer

Cycling

7 August 2026

Honestly wasn't sure about a new brand but tried it on a long ride last month. Didn't cramp once. That's all I needed to know.

Dan K.

Verified Buyer

HYROX

6 August 2026

Race day and training, same bottle, same result. No surprises is exactly what you want.

Sophie A.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

5 August 2026

Value is the bit people miss. One serve does what three gels do for less money.

Grace M.

Verified Buyer

Parkrun / 5km

29 July 2026

Bit of a step up from a standard electrolyte drink. Good quality, fair price for what's in it.

Peter V.

Verified Buyer

Running

20 July 2026

50km trail race. Zero stomach issues, and I have a temperamental gut.

Ash T.

Verified Buyer

Cycling

11 July 2026

Been drinking the same mix for months and I'm still not sick of it. That's rare.

Sam O.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

7 July 2026

Full distance at Cairns. Stuck to CORE on the bike and it held up. Never had to guess how many gels I had left.

Hayley Q.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

2 July 2026

Third pouch. It just works and it doesn't wreck me.

Nick D.

Verified Buyer

Running

23 June 2026

Marathon block, roughly 80g an hour, no problems. Cheaper per hour than anything imported.

Amy G.

Verified Buyer

HYROX

15 June 2026

Solid. Use it in training more than racing. Would be nice to have a single serve to test flavours.

Chris B.

Verified Buyer

Cycling

7 June 2026

Six hours in the saddle, drank it the whole way, still eating dinner normally that night.

Tash L.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

29 May 2026

No gut issues at all, which is why I switched. Everything else I tried I paid for at the run.

Ryan S.

Verified Buyer

Triathlon

20 May 2026

Been on the same pouch for three big weeks. Quality is consistent, mixes clean every time.

Bec F.

Verified Buyer

5km / 10km

12 May 2026

I only run 5-10km but I use it for the longer sessions. No sugary aftertaste, doesn't sit in my stomach.

Liam H.

Verified Buyer

Cycling

4 May 2026

Good value honestly. Works out cheaper than the gels I was burning through. Takes a bit of getting used to how concentrated it is.

Kate R.

Verified Buyer

Running

26 April 2026

Heavy sweater, used to cramp every long run. Not since.

Jono P.

Verified Buyer

HYROX

19 April 2026

Sip it between stations in training, full bottle on race day. Legs hold better in the back half.

Michelle T.

Verified Buyer

Running

3 April 2026

No flavour fatigue after 3 hours. That's the main thing for me. Only 4 stars because I'd like a bigger pouch option.

Callum W.

Verified Buyer

Cycling

28 March 2026

Two bottles on a 5hr ride. No stomach drama, no bonk.

Priya N.

Verified Buyer

HYROX

21 March 2026

Trained with it for 8 weeks then used it race day. Gut was fine both times, which is not something I can say for the last thing I used.

Dave M.

Verified Buyer

Parkrun / 5km

14 March 2026

Half a scoop before Saturday parkrun and I'm not fading in the last km anymore. Bit overkill for 5km maybe but it works.

Tools & Resources

Performance Hub

Disclaimer: The HYDRAX Strategy Engine and associated tools are provided for educational purposes based on endurance sports science. These tools do not constitute medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional or qualified sports nutritionist before beginning any new training or fueling protocol. Individual responses to carbohydrate intake vary; please reference the product packaging for mandatory warnings and directions for use.

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Engineered for the long effort.

In stock. Same-day dispatch before 12pm AEST. Free shipping on orders over $95.