Marathon Handbook Podcast

If you could run any race in the world next year… what would you choose?SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Saysky makes incredible running gear that our team love. Use code MARATHON15 for 15% off your purchase at https://saysky.comThis episode is presented by Momentous. Use promo code MARATHON for up to 35% off your first order: https://⁠livemomentous.comIn this episode, we host our second annual Marathon Handbook Fantasy Race Draft, building the ultimate 2026 race calendar.Each of us must draft:A Spring & Fall 5KA Spring & Fall 10KA Spring & Fall Half MarathonA Spring & Fall MarathonOne true ultra (50K+ trail)One wildcard raceAnd we can only pick one race per country.From the London Marathon and NYC Marathon to UTMB, Valencia, Athens, Patagonia, Japan’s iconic relay culture, and some unexpected 5Ks — we debate speed vs experience, strategy vs bucket list, and which races are truly worth traveling for.Who built the best year of racing?Let us know what YOUR dream race calendar would look like.

Show Notes

If you could run any race in the world next year… what would you choose?
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:
Saysky makes incredible running gear that our team love. Use code MARATHON15 for 15% off your purchase at https://saysky.com
This episode is presented by Momentous. Use promo code MARATHON for up to 35% off your first order: https://⁠livemomentous.com
In this episode, we host our second annual Marathon Handbook Fantasy Race Draft, building the ultimate 2026 race calendar.
Each of us must draft:
  • A Spring & Fall 5K
  • A Spring & Fall 10K
  • A Spring & Fall Half Marathon
  • A Spring & Fall Marathon
  • One true ultra (50K+ trail)
  • One wildcard race
    And we can only pick one race per country.
From the London Marathon and NYC Marathon to UTMB, Valencia, Athens, Patagonia, Japan’s iconic relay culture, and some unexpected 5Ks — we debate speed vs experience, strategy vs bucket list, and which races are truly worth traveling for.
Who built the best year of racing?
Let us know what YOUR dream race calendar would look like.

What is Marathon Handbook Podcast?

Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running! Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Inquiries: podcast@marathonhandbook.com