How to Pack for Your Next Marathon Like a Pro

A guide helping you show up to your next start line stress-free with everything you need.

Here we are at the top of the final race week for the Abbott World Marathon Majors series, the New York City Marathon, and my third marathon this year! 

**For those of you wondering, “Who’s Abbott? How many World Marathon Majors are there?” Here’s a brief 101. **

Yeah, I know – my THIRD MARATHON THIS YEAR?! Trust me, I’m also saying “What the heck Kayla?!” to myself seeing how last year I confidently stated on The Runner’s Club Podcast (Spotify | Apple Podcasts) that I would never run a marathon so, there’s a lot to unpack there but we’ll save that conversation for an audio post.

Going from running local races to showing up at international start lines made for a steep learning curve in packing preparation, but my experience as a collegiate athlete and professional volleyball player equipped me with a few pro-tips from my playing days.

Without further adieu, let’s get into my packing strategy, must-haves, and lessons learned, shall we?