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Shokz confirms that it will be the official headphone partner for six 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors Races, including the TCS London Marathon
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The partnership has been announced alongside all-new ‘Chasing Stars’ initiative, designed to support runners and give them the opportunity to participate in six of Abbott World Marathon Majors Races where Shokz is the official headphone partner.
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As part of the Chasing Stars marathon initiative, Shokz has launched a range of marathon-exclusive OpenRun Pro 2, including a special TCS London Marathon Co-branded Edition
London, 1 April 2026 – Shokz, the pioneer of open-ear audio, has been appointed Official Headphone Partner of six Abbott World Marathon Majors Races in 2026, including the Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America, TCS London Marathon, TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and TCS New York City Marathon, making Shokz the first brand to partner across six Majors.
To mark this milestone, Shokz is launching Chasing Stars, a global runner recruitment programme that is now open for applications, with 200 runners set to be selected worldwide. Of those chosen, 50 runners will receive entries to six Abbott World Marathon Majors Races with which Shokz has partnered, offering a unique opportunity to take part in some of the world’s most exciting events. The programme is designed to support everyday runners throughout their marathon journey, from training through to race day, and includes access to exclusive race kits, Shokz headphones and opportunities to participate in future race events.
As part of the Chasing Stars launch, Shokz is introducing its first-ever OpenRun Pro 2 TCS London Marathon Co-branded Edition, alongside additional co-branded editions for each of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors Races with which Shokz has partnered.
Marking Shokz’s second year of TCS London Marathon sponsorship, the London edition features a distinctive deep blue and gold design with London-specific detailing, offering runners both a high-performance training companion and a meaningful keepsake. The marathon-exclusive OpenRun Pro 2 range will be available to purchase ahead of race day via local Shokz websites and at race expos where Shokz serves as the Official Headphone Partner.
Backed by Shokz Global Ambassador Eliud Kipchoge and Global Athlete Eilish McColgan, Chasing Stars draws inspiration from the Six Star Finisher tradition. The initiative brings the full marathon journey to life, from training through to race day, spotlighting real runners from around the world and reinforcing a simple idea: running is about chasing your own goal, your own way.
Runners in the UK can apply to join Chasing Stars via the Shokz website at uk.shokz.com.
About Shokz
Shokz is a global pioneer in open-ear audio technology, delivering premium sound while keeping users aware of their surroundings. Since 2011, Shokz has developed its open-ear and bone conduction technologies across sport, lifestyle, and communication headphones, offering comfort, safety, and high-quality audio. According to Omdia, Shokz has been the World’s No.1 Open-Ear Headphones Brand in global shipments for three consecutive years (2023–2025). Learn more about the brand that inspires users to #beopen at uk.shokz.com.
