Brooks Running Signs On As Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of the Phoenix Marathon

February 23, 2026

Two-year deal adds value, enhances experience for participants throughout race weekend

PHOENIX, Ariz./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Phoenix Marathon, which returns Dec. 12, has announced a new partnership with Brooks Running. The market-leading performance running brand has penned a two-year deal with the event, and will be the Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of the Phoenix Marathon. Runners, spectators and locals will benefit from new race weekend activations planned for the expo and finish line festival spearheaded by Brooks Running, as well as year-round engagements planned to extend the impact beyond race weekend. Together, the brand and the event have committed to elevating local retail partners, including Sole Sports, who has been serving runners in the Valley since 2007.

“After being embraced by the local community during the launch of the Phoenix Marathon last year, the running industry has taken notice and is putting its support behind the event,” said Phil Dumontet, CEO of Brooksee, producer of the Phoenix Marathon. “Brooks Running will play a key role in the legacy we’re building here in Phoenix, and they’re committed to using this partnership make an impact both on race weekend and all year round. We are looking forward to seeing all of the positive impacts that this partnership will bring to our participants and to Phoenix.”

“As the global running community continues to grow, we’re proud to partner with the Phoenix Marathon to support their goals of offering a premium race day experience,” said Ed Riegert, director of North America retail & events marketing at Brooks Running. “The Phoenix Marathon is an excellent partner in helping us support local race organizations as they continue to gain momentum, and we look forward to building in the years to come.”

The sponsorship comes on the heels of a successful inaugural running just a couple of months ago, which hosted a sold-out field of over 7,200 registered runners from all 50 states, as well as over 12 countries. The Phoenix Marathon weekend features three distances: a 26.2-mile marathon, a 13.1-mile half marathon and a 10K. The race course tours runners through the City of Phoenix, showcasing the Valley of the Sun. Registration for the 2026 edition is open, and is expected to sell out once again this year.

For more information about the Phoenix Marathon, visit www.phxmarathon.com and follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT THE PHOENIX MARATHON AND BROOKSEE

The Phoenix Marathon launched in 2025 as the premier and city-signature road running event for the City of Phoenix. The race offers participants a scenic journey through iconic areas of the city through three distance options, a marathon, a half marathon and a 10K. The Phoenix Marathon is produced by Brooksee, an endurance event production and services company committed to elevating the event experience for endurance athletes. Brooksee was founded in 2012 and was created in the vision of an all-in-one event production powerhouse where technological innovation and endurance events collide. Brooksee produces a portfolio of premier road races, including the Las Vegas Marathon, Portland Marathon, the Mesa Marathon and the REVEL Race Series. Brooksee’s world-class portfolio of events recently earned 4 out of the top 10 spots on FindMyMarathon.com‘s independent ranking of the 50 Best Boston Marathon Qualifying Races for 2025, including #1, #2, #5 and #6. For more information, visit www.brooksee.com.

ABOUT BROOKS RUNNING

Brooks Running creates market-leading performance running footwear, apparel, sports bras, and accessories distributed worldwide. Brooks exists to inspire everyone to run and be active, through innovative gear, tools, and experiences designed to take you to the place that makes you feel more alive. Since 1914, Brooks has been propelled by a never-ending curiosity with how humans move, pushing the limits of motion science, engineering, and technology to create gear that unlocks the power of energy and movement for everyone. Brooks is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Visit www.brooksrunning.com for more information or follow @brooksrunning.

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