New Balance Rotation for Marathon Season — image accompanying Believe in the Run's report. Image accompanying Believe in the Run’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Believe in the Run suggests a three-shoe rotation for marathon season. The lineup includes the SC Rebel v1, Ellipse v1, and SC Elite v6.
The SC Rebel v1 offers max-cushion, suitable for most runs. The Ellipse v1 is a cruiser for casual runs. The SC Elite v6 is for race day. Read more gear coverage.
This original Runner World brief is based on reporting from Believe in the Run. Visit the source for its complete reporting, context and any later corrections.
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What should runners know about New Balance Rotation for Marathon Season?
Three New Balance shoes for racing, casual, and everything in between. Believe in the Run suggests a three-shoe rotation for marathon season. The lineup includes the SC Rebel v1, Ellipse v1, and SC Elite v6.
When did Runner World publish this gear brief?
Runner World published this brief on September 23, 2026. The underlying Believe in the Run report was dated September 23, 2026.
Where can readers find the complete original report?
This summary is based on reporting from Believe in the Run. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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