Limited-edition running gear is, in my opinion, the best souvenir you can get from the London Marathon. Aside from your London Marathon medal, of course, partly because that medal helps you get free food and drink after the race.
London Marathon sponsor New Balance knows that runners are itching to get their hands on limited-edition kit from the race, and has a range of options, including special versions of T-shirts, shorts and running shoes. There’s even a range celebrating getting accepted to run in the event, such is the difficulty of securing a spot through the London Marathon ballot.
Of all the kit available, a London Marathon jacket is perhaps the most attractive option. The best running jackets will last many years and are always worn on top of your other kit, so that London Marathon logo is never hidden away.
New Balance has six jackets in its London Marathon range, but there are a couple that stand out to me. This year’s London Edition Marathon Jacket is attractive, but in my experience it’s a little bulkier than you need for running, making it a rather sweaty affair.
If you want a London Marathon jacket that you can run in regularly, the lightweight London Edition Impact Run Packable is my top pick. It comes in a couple of colors too, one basic black option and a more exciting patterned version. You’ll find the best London Marathon jackets for men and women below.
