A Canadian brand founded by two triathletes, B Corp certified. Waffles, bars, purées, and gels for very long distances.
Näak (often written Naak) is a Canadian sports nutrition brand, founded in Montreal in 2016 by triathletes William Walcker and Minh-Anh Pham. Specializing in trail running and ultra-distance events, it is an official partner of the UTMB World Series and a certified B Corp.
| Origin | Canada (Montreal) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | William Walcker and Minh-Anh Pham, triathletes |
| Name | Acronym for Nutrition for Adventurous Athletes who run Kilometers |
| Signature | Ultra Energy range for ultra-distance events, in sweet and savory formats |
| Commitments | B Corp certified, official partner of the UTMB World Series |
Näak stands for Nutrition for Adventurous Athletes who run Kilometers. The Ultra Energy range was developed with elite runners such as Mathieu Blanchard and Marianne Hogan, both of whom placed second at UTMB in 2022. The goal: products designed for efforts that last for hours, or even days.
« Fuel your ultra, preserve your playground. » Näak slogan
During an ultra, having the same food at every aid station can be a real challenge. So Näak offers a variety of formats: waffles and chew bars, purées with a midway texture, gels, and Drink Mix in fruity or savory broth flavors. The sweet potato and butternut squash purée and savory broth Drink Mix offer a welcome break from sweet flavors.
Näak’s slogan sums up its approach: Fuel your ultra, preserve your playground. As a certified B Corp, the brand highlights sustainable protein and responsible sourcing to help preserve the mountains where people run.
For a very concentrated carbohydrate source, take a look at Maurten. For organic, cuisine-inspired flavors, try Baouw. Browse our full trail selection and our energy waffles.
Sources: UTMB World Series, Näak partner, Bike24, brand profile.
It’s the acronym for Nutrition for Adventurous Athletes who run Kilometers. The name sums up the Montreal-based brand’s target audience: trail and ultra-distance runners.
Yes. The official name is spelled with an umlaut, Näak, but it is often written as Naak, especially in online searches.
A savory, broth-flavored sports drink for a break from sweet flavors during long efforts. It comes in a 720 g tub and 72 g single-serving sachet. Preparation instructions and nutritional information are detailed on the product page.
Yes, Näak is an official partner of the UTMB World Series. Its Ultra Energy range was developed with elite runners like Mathieu Blanchard and Marianne Hogan.
Notably the Ultra Energy Caramel Macchiato bar, the Ultra Energy Chocolate gel, and the Boost Energy Peach Tea gel, marked “caffeine” in their names. The other products do not contain it, unless otherwise stated on the product page.
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