Marathon Handbook is a media platform focused on running, gear, and healthy lifestyles. We reach a global audience of motivated, informed runners – and we partner with brands who have something useful to offer them.
Through our podcast network, YouTube channel, daily newsletter, social channels, Strava and Facebook groups, and our site visitors, we’ve built a serious audience of engaged runners looking to stay informed and improve their running.
MarathonHandbook.com
→500,000+ Avg. Monthly Unique Viewers
→ 800,000+ Avg. Monthly Pageviews
The Marathon Handbook Media Kit
What We Do: Channels and Reach
We make things that help people run better—from training plans to gear reviews to in-depth podcast discussions.
Alongside that, we’ve built a network of runners who subscribe to our newsletter, watch our videos, listen to our podcast, and rely on our tools.
- A high-engagement daily newsletter which goes out to 253,182 runners, with open rates 40-50%,
- Our YouTube channel (20k subs) of shoe reviews, training guides and storytelling,
- Our flagship Marathon Handbook weekly podcast (avg weekly listens: 7500),
- Our running science-focussed Run Long Run Healthy podcast (avg weekly listens: 7000),
- Site content: long-form editorial, news articles, run training guides,
- Community tools like training plans and calculators,
- Live stream watch-alongs of major events.
Events and Community
Though most of our work is online, our favourite projects are always the community and event-driven work we do:
- Major marathon on-the-ground coverage and event hosting
- Our Mile Zero sessions; intimate, small crowd long-form conversations.
- Live shows and hosting activations.
Our Audience
Our audience is global, with the majority in the US. They’re active runners—most training for events or maintaining a long-term running habit. Many are buying gear, comparing brands, or looking for trustworthy recommendations.
Let’s Talk
If you think your brand fits here, email us at hi@marathonhandbook.com.
