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.
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.
So far this year there are three jackets available in the London Marathon range, two for men and one for women. The London Edition Marathon Jacket is a great souvenir for the event but a little heavier and hotter than you really need for running in my experience. Aside from using it for warm ups and cool downs, running in the London Edition jacket will be a sweaty affair. It’s currently available only in the men’s version but a women’s version will probably become available in due course.
If you want a London Marathon jacket that you can run in regularly, the lightweight London Edition Packable Run Jacket is my top pick. So far there is only a men’s version of the jacket available in black, but the women’s version will probably be launched at some point, and hopefully there will be more colors too. For now there is a London Edition of New Balance’s Woven Jacket in the women’s range, which is a lightweight layer with a hood, but isn’t packable.
The London Edition Packable Run Jacket is a useful lightweight layer that keeps you warm enough on runs without overheating. It is wind and water resistant, so won’t keep you dry during a downpour but will fend off spring showers during your marathon training.
Best Men’s London Marathon Jackets
Best Women’s London Marathon Jackets
