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Marathon Raceday Essentials

Check out our guide to the essential gear you need to make the most of race day, from smart watches to arm sleeves, nutrition and hydration, we have you covered.

06 Mar 2025
Ray Barlow

Whether you're preparing for your very first 26 miler, a seasoned veteran, or you’re aiming for the podium, there's a whole host of things out there that can make a big difference on the day. So join us, as we take you through our list of marathon essentials.

RACEDAY CLOTHING

One of the biggest decisions for the big day is what to wear. You want to stay cool and comfortable to aid your performance, but also want to look your best for the post-finish photoshoot. Feel good? Run better. Have a scroll through some race day fits we've curated, from some of your favourite brands.

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RACEDAY FOOTWEAR

Arguably the most important selection for your Marathon set-up is what's on foot. On average, a Marathon takes 50,000-55,000 steps, which means what's under foot is crucial in making the experience as enjoyable as it can be. Below is a selection of super-shoes, the ones that'll help you get from A-B as quickly as possible, but if you need something more structured, we have plenty of options available here.

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ELECTRONICS

Electronic running accessories can be the difference between a good performance and your best one yet. A top-of-the-range electronic running watch can help you maintain your race pace and track your run, and audio accessories can be a worthy companion to set the in-ear vibe for race (when legal!). After all, if it's not on Strava, did it even happen?

Garmin Forerunner 165 Music

Pairs perfectly with your favourite pair of Shokz headphones to let you hear your playlist without the additional weight of a phone or other device. It also measures and records so much data, it is barely believable, from your steps to your distance and your heart rate, it even offers suggested workouts and a race predictor. Easy to use with physical buttons on the side and bright AMOLED touch screen it can help guide you through training sessions and the race itself.

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KIT & ACCESSORIES

Bottle belts, hydration packs and compression accessories can be pivotal in making those incremental gains to boost performance. They can help you battle the conditions and take your race to the next level.

NUTRITION

"Hitting the wall" is a term which puts the fear into Marathon runners everywhere. That elusive 30km mark can make or break your Marathon. Carrying the correct nutrition, and fuelling at the right times can help you push through that wall and help you to storm the final 12km and finish strong. Check out some of our options below.

RECOVERY

…and your done! A massive effort, congratulations! After the race it’s time to rest up and give yourself some well-deserved TLC. Recovery slides like the Ora aim to give your feet a super cushioned, smooth and comfortable feel to make the post-race euphoria last even longer, and foam rollers and massage guns can help you unwind and reduce pain and fatigue in your legs after the long 26.2!

Ray Barlow

Having suffered from Chronic Fatigue for over a decade, I am a recent convert to the joys of running. Although every run steals a lot of energy, the mental health and fitness benefits more than make up for it. My runs are mainly across the back of the nearby beaches, dodging between the tourists. When not geeking out over the latest running tech, you can find me trying new gins, making gins, or boring anyone within earshot about gin.

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