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The Real Cost of Being a Runner in 2026

Running is supposed to be simple — so why does it feel so expensive? In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr take on a bold challenge: can you train, race, and stay healthy for an entire year of running for under $2,000? SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Lagoon pillows help us sleep better, so we run better. Want to try? You can save 15% with code MARATHON. Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/marathonhandbook and take the 2-minute sleep quiz to find your match. Saysky makes incredible running gear that our team love. Use code MARATHON15 for 15% off your purchase at https://saysky.com We break down every single cost a real runner faces, including: • Shoes (daily trainers, workout shoes, and race shoes) • Apparel for all four seasons • Race entry fees (spring + fall goal races + tune-ups) • Watches and running tech • Nutrition, hydration, and fueling strategies Michael, Alex, and Katelyn each build a complete 12-month running plan from scratch — no secondhand gear, no free race entries, no unrealistic shortcuts. Just real-world decisions, tradeoffs, and hacks to keep costs down without sabotaging performance. Whether you’re training for your first half marathon, your first marathon, or just trying to stop your running budget from spiraling out of control, this episode is packed with practical advice you can actually use. Chapters/Topics: 3:07 The Rules 8:22 Goal Races 26:04 Shoes 46:26 Apparel 1:18:13 Tech 1:28:40 Nutrition 1:40:57 Grand Totals 1:42:42 Biggest Splurges 1:46:34 Largest Compromise? 1:47:27 What Would You Cut? 1:48:39 What Would You Upgrade? 1:50:23 Budget Advice for New Runners 👇 Drop a comment and tell us: What would you splurge on — and what would you cut first?