Chargel Fuels Athletes Across the Nation This June at Premier Running, Cycling, Tennis, and Pickleball Events

From California Gravel to National Championships, Chargel's Fast-Acting Gel Drinks Keep Athletes Energized Coast-to-Coast

IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chargel®, a one-of-a-kind, thirst-quenching snack that delivers fast-acting energy and B vitamins, today announced its June athletic race station lineup. Chargel will return to sample its one-of-a-kind, delicious Gel Drinks at the Truckee Tahoe Gravel, while conducting sampling events at the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego, USTA National Open Hard Court Championships, and three USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournaments. 

Before runners hit the road on June 1 as part of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series in San Diego, Chargel will be on-site at the race's Health & Fitness Expo from May 30 to 31, sampling its thirst-quenching snacks as athletes stop by for final prep and fuel. This San Diego race is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, as participants explore eight well-known neighborhoods. Chargel looks forward to deepening its roots in Southern California's running community.

Chargel will continue its partnership with USA Pickleball as it plans to sample its tasty Gel Drinks across three Golden Ticket events in California, North Carolina, and Utah. Chargel is reaffirming its commitment to growing endurance sports with North Carolina's and Utah's tournaments from May 28 to June 1, and California's event from June 25 until June 29.

From June 11 to 12, San Diego's Balboa Tennis Club will host the USTA National Open Hard Court Championships, drawing players from all over the country among various age groups. Known past participants include several professional touring tennis players. Delivering fast-acting energy, Chargel will be on-site providing samples to fuel players throughout the tournament.

Wrapping up Chargel's June lineup is the Truckee Tahoe Gravel which kicks off on June 28 and features a dirt and gravel bicycling course that offers three different route distances from 30 to over 100 miles in length. Starting in the beautiful, outdoor-oriented community of Truckee, California, the race moves northward into Tahoe National Forest. Chargel will be present at the event and alongside the course sampling its great-tasting, crushable, Gel Drinks.

"We're excited to return to the Truckee Tahoe Gravel this June as we fuel cyclists with our Gel Drinks along the course while sampling Chargel at tennis, pickleball, and running events. These events emphasize Chargel's versatility as workout fuel that's both functional and tasty," said Teruhiro Kawabe, President of Morinaga America, Inc. "We're continuing to introduce Chargel to new sports disciplines while fostering an athletic community from coast-to-coast, and everywhere in between."

To learn more about partnering with Chargel, email [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.chargel.com and follow Chargel's Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook pages.  

About Chargel
Chargel is a one-of-a-kind, thirst-quenching gel drink that provides fast-acting energy and essential B vitamins, perfect for sports, adventures, and active lifestyles. Its light, crushable texture is easy on the stomach, offering satisfaction without the heaviness. The resealable pouch with a built-in spout makes it fun to drink and convenient for on-the-go enjoyment, without needing to finish it all at once. Chargel is fun to drink and delights like a treat as it quickly dissolves in the mouth, offering a digestible alternative to messy energy bars, with zero caffeine—ideal for kids, families, and individuals needing a quick, refreshing pick-me-up. Chargel is plant-based, gluten-free, free of the top nine allergens, and is made with fruit juice and natural flavors, without any artificial sweeteners or flavor. Each serving delivers 20% daily value of niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, B12 and B6.

About Morinaga America, Inc.
Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. has achieved tremendous growth as the official distributor of HI-CHEW and Chargel™. In 2022, Morinaga America's sales marked around 500% growth since 2015, and now rank in 10th position in the non-chocolate category per IRI Data. The company has developed a plethora of unique products in Japan and Hi-Chew's significant success story helped pave the way to Morinaga's entrance into the U.S. market with the launch of Chargel™ introducing gel drinks to U.S. consumers, a category it has pioneered in Japan. Morinaga's next mission is to introduce another distinctive product in the US market, aiming for another big success.

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