With March having arrived, we can officially say that the Boston Marathon is next month! You should be hitting your longest runs of the training session and making your race day plan. One of the most important decisions to make is your race day outfit. Boston can be rainy, snowy, windy, sunny, hot, cold, or all of them combined, so you’ll want to try out all options to prepare for Patriot’s Day.
“Inspired by the mesh singlets of our youth cross country days, our 2026 Boston Singlet offers two racing styles in one. With colors that nod to the race’s iconic Boylston Street finish line, choose from graphic treatments featuring our varsity lettering and heirloom script. Engineered reversibly from our iconic 2:09 Mesh, the elevated construction lets you customize your race day look, combining premium performance and as-you-like-it versatility” – Tracksmith website
“The Van Cortlandt Shorts strike the ideal balance between race-ready function and common good taste. Falling in the 2.5″ inseam sweet spot and made from a lightweight and antimicrobial fabric, these shorts are a simple, modern take on the classic running short silhouette. We built the liner from the same near-weightless, anti-stink 2:09 Mesh as the rest of the short, featuring two small pockets below the back waistband for stowing keys or credit cards.” Tracksmith website
This top is a classic long sleeve that is lightweight, and yet produces warmth for distance runners. It is incredibly soft and fits close to the skin, moving with you through the miles. The Boston version is the perfect base layer to commemorate Boston ‘26. My plan is to wear this on race day, if the weather is cooler. If a long sleeve is not appropriate, this will be my post race comfort to change into for the celebrations. The Brighton Base Layer is the most multifaceted running piece and an absolute must-have for all runners.
Keep your eye on Tracksmith social media for all of their events over marathon weekend.