Fuel Properly Before Race Day or Climb Day

TORQ Pre-Race & Climb-Day Meal is a performance-focused pasta meal designed for the day of an endurance event, climbing competition or demanding outdoor challenge.

Each single-serving pouch provides 100g of multiple-transportable carbohydrates and 25g of protein in a precise 4:1 carbohydrate-to-protein formulation. With less than 3g of fat per serving, it delivers substantial energy while remaining light and easy to digest before activity.

Simply add hot water and leave for approximately 10 minutes. The self-contained pouch makes it convenient for race accommodation, climbing trips, campsites, early starts and event venues where kitchen facilities may be limited.

Why You’ll Love It

100g carbohydrate per serving – Supports fuelling before demanding activity
25g protein per serving – Provides a substantial pre-event protein intake
4:1 carbohydrate-to-protein ratio – Performance-focused day-of-event formulation
Multiple-transportable carbohydrates – Concentrated carbohydrate for endurance preparation
Under 3g fat – Designed to feel lighter before exercise
Ready in approximately 10 minutes – Simply add hot water
Single-serving pouch – Convenient for races, climbing trips and travel
Three savoury flavours – Choose from tomato, mushroom or chilli
Vegan options available – Tomato & Basil and Chilli Non Carne
Portable performance food – Easy to pack in race luggage or climbing kit

Built for Race Days and Climb Days

TORQ Pre-Race Meals are designed to provide a substantial carbohydrate and protein intake on the day of your event or challenge.

The meals combine instant pasta, maltodextrin and flavour-specific protein sources to deliver practical nutrition without requiring a full kitchen. They are suitable before endurance races, climbing competitions, long mountain days and other activities where reliable pre-session fuelling matters.

Ideal for:

Running races
Cycling events
Triathlon
Climbing competitions
Bouldering competitions
Long sport-climbing days
Trad climbing
Multi-pitch climbing
Alpine starts
Long mountain days
Adventure racing
Ultra-endurance events

Choose Your Flavour

Tomato & Basil

A tomato-based pasta meal with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and pea protein.

Serving size: 152g
Energy: 522kcal
Carbohydrate: 100g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 2.4g
Sugars: 26g
Fibre: 10g
Dietary information: Suitable for vegans

Creamy Mushroom

A creamy pasta meal made with skimmed milk powder, mushroom powder, mushroom pieces, onion, garlic and black pepper.

Serving size: 152g
Energy: 506kcal
Carbohydrate: 100g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 1.4g
Sugars: 26g
Fibre: 4.7g
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians

Chilli Non Carne

A vegan tomato pasta meal with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, pea protein, oregano and gently warming chilli.

Serving size: 152g
Energy: 522kcal
Carbohydrate: 100g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 2.4g
Sugars: 27g
Fibre: 10g
Dietary information: Suitable for vegans

Performance-Focused Formulation

Each TORQ Pre-Race Meal contains 100g of carbohydrate and 25g of protein, providing the same core nutritional target across all three flavours.

TORQ produces its Performance Foods from dried ingredients to retain flavour and nutrients while keeping the meals lightweight, portable and easy to prepare.

When to Use It

TORQ recommends eating a pre-event meal three to four hours before activity where practical. However, the brand advises allowing at least 1.5 hours between consuming a Pre-Race Meal and starting your event.

The meal may also be used during an ultra-distance event. When eaten close to the start or during activity, account for its carbohydrate content when planning your gels, drinks, bars or other during-exercise fuel.

Practise using the meal before regular training sessions or climbing days before relying on it for an important race, competition or expedition.

Specifications

Brand: TORQ
Product: Pre-Race Meal
Product Type: Instant performance pasta meal
Pack Size: 1 single-serving pouch
Serving Weight: 152g
Flavours: Tomato & Basil, Creamy Mushroom or Chilli Non Carne
Carbohydrate: 100g per pouch
Protein: 25g per pouch
Carbohydrate-to-Protein Ratio: 4:1
Fat: 1.4–2.4g depending on flavour
Energy: 506–522kcal depending on flavour
Preparation: Add hot water
Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Recommended Use: Race day, climb day or endurance-event morning
Dietary Information: Vegan or vegetarian depending on flavour

Allergy Information

All three flavours contain pasta made from durum wheat and therefore contain gluten.

Creamy Mushroom also contains milk. Tomato & Basil and Chilli Non Carne are suitable for vegans, while Creamy Mushroom is suitable for vegetarians.

Always check the individual packaging for the latest ingredient and allergen information before consumption.

How to Use

Tear open the top of the pouch and add the recommended amount of hot water.

Stir thoroughly, ensuring the water reaches the ingredients around the edges and bottom of the pouch. Leave for approximately 10 minutes, stir again and eat directly from the pack.

Where possible, consume at least 1.5 hours before racing, climbing or beginning your endurance challenge. Adjust your subsequent fuelling according to how close to the start you eat the meal.