Adidas Shoes Dominate 2026 Chicago Marathon — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Adidas' Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 secured three podium spots at the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Hawi Feysa and Amos Kipruto won in the shoe, with Tadese Takele finishing second.
Nike, the official sponsor since 2008, had two podium finishes with Brigid Kosgei and Milkesa Mengesha in the Nike Apex. Sharon Lokedi finished second in Under Armour’s Velociti Elite 3. Read more gear coverage.
The Evo 3, weighing 97 grams, is Adidas' first shoe under 100 grams, selling for $500. It has contributed to seven Major wins this year, including both races in London, Berlin, and Chicago. Related: Spectator Guide for 2026 Chicago Marathon.
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Adidas shoes secured top spots in both races at the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Adidas' Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 secured three podium spots at the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Hawi Feysa and Amos Kipruto won in the shoe, with Tadese Takele finishing second.
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Runner World published this brief on October 11, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 11, 2026.
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