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The sea of orange thermal blankets, shiny medals and brightly colored running shoes is impossible to miss.
On 1 November, 61,000 people took over New York City’s streets for the 2026 NYC Marathon. Making it through the 26.2-mile race is a feat that takes grit, endurance and … the right gear.
Near Central Park, blocks from the finish line, I navigated swarms of proud parents and groups holding neon posters emblazoned “hot girls run marathons”, asking runners about their sneakers, running fuel and shorts. (It turns out Nike Alphaflys are a marathon favorite.) When I couldn’t find exact matches for their items, I linked to brands with similar options.
From a 71-year-old who has run the NYC Marathon over 30 times to an Olympic trial qualifier who placed seventh in her age group – marathoners also shared what brought them to the starting line, with stories that remind us there is more than one way to be a runner, and just as many reasons to keep showing up.
Is the NYC Marathon inspiring you to run? Check out our guides to the best running gear for hot weather and cold weather, our review of the best running shoes for women and expert tips on how to choose the right shoe.
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“The marathons are the big day of the year for the whole running community to celebrate each other.”
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“In 2023, I was out on a run, and I had a brain aneurysm … I had to learn how to walk again … My goal when I got out of the hospital was to run a marathon.”
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“[Running] just separated work and life balance for me, so that’s what got me into it. It’s created a community for me back home. We’ve just got our own little run club and stuff now.”
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“This place, you don’t really need music because the crowd is so lively throughout. [Running] is my time to meditate and get in my own head a little bit every day.”
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“ I started [running] from my age of 50 on my birthday. And I’m not an active runner before. But somehow, once in a while in my dream, I’m running on the track. So maybe God asked me to run.”
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“I actually raised money for Komera … I wanted to do one marathon where it was meaningful.”
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‘This is why I came [to the US from Ecuador], to run the NYC marathon, and I stay here.”
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“I always said if one day I raced a marathon, I would run the New York City [one].”
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“Great day, a little warmer than I would have thought, but I was going for sub three, so I got that.”
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