Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Marathon Sports! đŚđââď¸
Whether youâre starting the day with a turkey trot, gearing up for a feast, or taking some well-deserved rest and recovery time, weâre grateful to have you as part of our running community.
Hereâs to miles shared, goals crushed, and plenty of post-run pie! Enjoy the day with family, friends, and of course, a little bit of running joy. đ
Marathon Sports
Boston-area Run Specialty Store with 20+ Locations
Helping you find the right fit since 1975
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Founded in 1975 in a renovated first-floor apartment near Harvard Square, we have grown to 21 retail locations, bringing our unparalleled customer experience to runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts across the Bay State. Our goal from the moment you step into our store is to offer you all the passion that we share for exercise and wellness, thorough product knowledge and honest advice to help
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Itâs a weekend of racing excitement at The TRACK! đââď¸âď¸ Join Marathon Sports on 12/29 for an unforgettable day of racing, community, and winter fun!
The action kicks off with the Marathon Sports Winter Warrior Meet, exclusively for high school athletes, happening on the morning before the Winter Classic. A perfect showcase of emerging talent to start the weekend right!
Then, everyone is invited to lace up for the 2nd Annual Marathon Sports Winter Classic, open to all ages and abilities. Donât miss the chance to race at this state-of-the-art facility, where competition meets community in an unforgettable atmosphere.
See the above post for detailed event info and how to register. For questions, email Dennis at [email protected]âwe canât wait to see you there!
Run with us this week! đââď¸ Whether you're training for a race, looking to meet new friends, or just want to get out for a few miles, weâve got you covered. Lace up, join us, and letâs make it a great run together! See below flyers for more information. đ
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend at Marathon Sports Norwell for the Our Place, Our Pace Movement Workshop with Ambassador Ben Crosby!
A huge shoutout to our event partnersâHOKA, F45, Elliot PT, Wellness in Motion, and Maurtenâfor their incredible support and contributions. You helped make this event impactful and inspiring!
This workshop was a celebration of movement and a reminder that movement is for everybody. No matter your pace, your background, or where youâre starting from, thereâs a place for you here. Together, weâre building an inclusive community where everyone can feel empowered to move in their own way.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Altra Ageless Runner Panel at Marathon Sports Salem! A huge thank you to our incredible panellistsâAlexis, Colin, Marc, and Florenceâfor sharing your insights, experiences, and inspiration with the community. Your stories remind us all that running is truly ageless.
Weâre grateful for such an engaged and passionate running community. Letâs keep learning, growing, and running together!
Marathon Sports is thrilled to welcome Diadora to our shelves â a brand as steeped in Italian craftsmanship as it is in running innovation.
Introducing the Nucleo 2, una scarpa da sogno (a dream shoe) for runners of all levels. Redesigned from the ground up, this lightweight (just 9.7 oz!) neutral trainer offers:
âĄď¸ Anima midsole for 30% more responsiveness and 20% less weight
âĄď¸ Enhanced support with improved stability and rotation control
âĄď¸ Refined fit thanks to a redesigned tongue and wider platform
Whether youâre chasing a PR or soaking in long, easy miles, the Nucleo 2 delivers a smooth, fluid ride every step of the way.
Corri con stile (Run with style) â stop by Marathon Sports and experience the best of Diadora today! đââď¸
We are excited to announce our 2025 Ambassador Program Application is open!
Our program invites everyday athletes to continue moving and inspiring their communities to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Marathon Sports is a company fueled by movement - whether walking or running. We want to engage deeply with movement enthusiasts, like yourself, to tell stories about the transformative potential of fitness in life, staying healthy, the necessity of inclusion and representation, and the power of community in reaching your goals.
Our ambassadors are everyday runners and walkers. Individuals who find official and unofficial ways to inspire others, encourage belonging, and build community. We want you to join in, and keep doing what you are doing as you share your love for fitness through your own point of view. Our goal is to recruit and support an inclusive group of ambassadors already determined to aim high and chase big goals with the support of the Marathon team and brand.
Does this sound like you? If so, please fill out this form to submit your application! We will reach out to you by December 31st with notification of your application status. Please comment below or DM us with any questions.
Application Deadline: November 15th 2024
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Thank you to everyone who showed up this week for our Halloween Costume runs! Our group runs in Salem, Boston, Cambridge, Yarmouth, and Reading brought all the spooky vibes and killer costumes this week, and the Halloween fun isnât over yet - youâve still got chances to run with us tonight in Brookline, Wellesley, and Plymouth.
Come for the miles, stay for the Halloween spirit, and letâs close out the holiday with lots of treats (no tricks, we promise)!
Itâs almost time to set those clocks back, which means darker runs and the need for reflectivity! đđ
Check out these slides for some fun facts about reflectivity and this seasonâs best reflectivity gear so you can run safe this fall/ winter season.
đťđ Halloweek is here at Marathon Sports! Join us for a week of spooky, fun-filled runs and events across our locations! Put on your costumes, bring your friends, and get ready for some treats (and maybe a few tricks!) at each stop. Hereâs what weâve got coming up:
Our Halloween H(a)unt at Marathon Sports Manchester was a spooky success! đđť It was a night filled with treats, tricks, and plenty of fun - participants were given a clue card and had to collect pumpkins from each location!
ON demo shoes kept our feet happy, Best Day Brewingâs NA brews kept us fueled, and everyoneâs costumes brought the Halloween spirit to life. Thank you to everyone who ran with us last night!
Spooky season is here, and so are our Halloweek Fun Runs! đđť Lace up, dress up, and join us for two weeks full of costumes, running, and treats (no tricks, we promise)! đââď¸đ§ââď¸ Letâs make this the most frightfully fun week of running yet!
All events take place at normal run club times, and are free + open to the public. Questions about an event? DM us or comment below! đ
Our pre-Hartford Marathon pasta party was a night to remember! đđââď¸đââď¸ From delicious carbs to top-notch gear, we couldnât have asked for a better pre-race celebration. Huge thanks to:
đ for getting our feet race-ready
đŞ for the expert tips
đť for the refreshing non alcoholic brews
đ Giovanniâs for that perfect pasta fuel!
Letâs carry this energy into race day! Good luck to everyone racing this weekend!
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Interested in trying out the all-new 1080v14 as seen here on Parker? Try it out in one of our 23 locations or online by clicking the link in our stories.
đ¨ Big news, runners! Marathon Sports is proud to announce our official partnership with MYSTRYDE Train, your ultimate destination for personalized race training and coaching! Whether youâre gearing up for your first race or looking to hit a new PR, MYSTRYDE Train offers 1:1 coaching and group training tailored to your goals, pace, and schedule. With a team of 10 experienced coaches and a community-focused approach, youâll get the guidance and support you need to succeed.
Sign up by December 1 to get 25% off your first month of coaching with code MARATHONSPORTS, and enjoy exclusive discounts at Marathon Sports as a MYSTRYDE client! đ
Weâre kicking things off with two exciting launch events, starting with the Flannel Friday Run at Harpoon Brewery on October 18 at 5:30 PMâcome run with us, meet the MYSTRYDE team, and learn more about this awesome partnership. Stay tuned for our second event in November at Marathon Sports Cambridge for a group run and social with the MYSTRYDE coaches.
From workshops to group runs, and discounts on everything from shoes to recovery services, MYSTRYDE Train has all the tools you need to reach your goals. Letâs crush this race season together! To learn more, check out on instagram or click the link in our bio.
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Check out these highlights from our amazing group runs! đĽłđââď¸
With 22 locations offering free weekly runs, thereâs no excuse not to join the fun. Whether youâre a seasoned runner or just starting out, our community welcomes you with open arms. Come for the miles, stay for the friendships!
Comment below or DM us with any questions about our weekly run clubs!
Our Story
Founded in 1975 in a renovated first-floor apartment near Harvard Square, we have grown to 11 retail locations, bringing our unparalleled customer experience to runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts across the Bay State.
Our story began in earnest in 1992, when Colin Peddie took over the reins of the one-store operation, offering the pioneering concept of bio-mechanical analysis during the shoe selection experience. Word of The Right Fit⢠process spread, and soon the store became Cambridgeâs very own runnerâs hub.
Eager to grow our community, we opened our Wellesley store â âMarathon Sports Westâ in 1994 â and brought our product knowledge and customer service to the little shop sandwiched between routes 9 and 16.
Since then we have opened 9 additional stores, covering the Boston metro area, north and south shores, and central and western Mass.