32 Running Innovations

New York Marathon Must-Haves

The New York Marathon has attracted quite the crowd this year, from athletes to celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Howard Stern’s wife, Beth Ostrosky.

The event actually attracts quite the VIP following, from spectators to runners; last year, Katie Holmes also took part running in the New York Marathon... this year there was also a fake Borat, as spotted by Perez Hilton!

The 2008 NYC Marathon was won by Paula Radcliffe, her third win in the competition, an an incredible feat just months after participating in the Beijing Olympics.

The slideshow below highlights some of the top running gear for New York Marathon participants, from self-cooling jackets to fitness shoes and GPS pedometers.

My NYC Marathon must-have? Ryan Reynolds as my running buddy (sorry Scarlett!)

SCORE
5.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 87%
Activity 60%
Freshness 8%
Clothes That Sense Muscle Movements
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Clothes That Sense Muscle Movements
Fleeing as Advertising
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Marketing
Fleeing as Advertising
Tech Fashion
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Tech Fashion
Calculating Money Saved by Walking
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Calculating Money Saved by Walking
Race Against a Million Others
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Race Against a Million Others
Pimped-Out Pedometers
CATEGORY
Tech
Pimped-Out Pedometers
Compose Music by Jogging
CATEGORY
Tech
Compose Music by Jogging
Fitness-Focused Charities
CATEGORY
Eco
Fitness-Focused Charities
Ropeless Jump Rope
CATEGORY
Unique
Ropeless Jump Rope
Retro Runner Replica
CATEGORY
Fashion
Retro Runner Replica
Gmaps Pedometer
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Tech
Gmaps Pedometer
Fitness Phones
CATEGORY
Tech
Fitness Phones
Nike + iPod Sport Kit
CATEGORY
Tech
Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
Weightloss Shoes
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Weightloss Shoes
Beijing Olympic Sponsorship Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Beijing Olympic Sponsorship Ads
Power Eco Strollers
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Power Eco Strollers
First Reverse Marathon
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Art & Design
First Reverse Marathon
Wi-Fi Sneakers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Wi-Fi Sneakers
Olympic Inpsired Shoes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Olympic Inpsired Shoes
Fashion Shows in Olympic Stadiums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Fashion Shows in Olympic Stadiums
Shock Absorbing Underwear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Shock Absorbing Underwear
Wireless Timepiece For Athletes
CATEGORY
Tech
Wireless Timepiece For Athletes
Performance-Enhancing Olympic Gear II
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Performance-Enhancing Olympic Gear II
$24,000 Sneakers
CATEGORY
Luxury
$24,000 Sneakers
Wearable Fitness Coaches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Wearable Fitness Coaches
Collectable Olympic Sneakers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Collectable Olympic Sneakers
Slimming Fitness Sandals
CATEGORY
Unique
Slimming Fitness Sandals
Controversial Support Bra Ad
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Controversial Support Bra Ad

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