Check Out the Pittsburgh Marathon’s Official Black-And-Gold Shoe for 2026
The Brooks Glycerin 23 features Pittsburgh bridges and landmarks on each foot.
PHOTO BY RICH COOK
With spring on the horizon, and the promise of warmer weather drawing runners outdoors, Dick’s Sporting Goods has unveiled the official shoe of the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon.
Designed in collaboration with Brooks Running, the black-and-gold-inspired sneaker sits on the chassis of the Glycerin 23, the newest iteration of one of the brand’s most popular models. This year’s limited-edition shoe features bold yellow, black and steel accents with playful, doodle-like design details that “pay tribute to Pittsburgh’s skyline, bridges and the energy of race weekend,” according to a Pittsburgh Marathon press release.
Marathon officials say the shoe was created to help athletes celebrate their journey, no matter the distance they run, by blending the famed comfort and cushioning of the Glycerin 23 with a distinctly Pittsburgh aesthetic.
“The Pittsburgh Marathon is known for taking runners across some of the most iconic bridges and neighborhoods in our city, and this year’s Brooks collaboration captures that spirit in a really special way,” says Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R, the events management organization that puts on the Pittsburgh Marathon. “This shoe gives runners a unique way to celebrate their connection to Pittsburgh and commemorate their race experience with a design that reflects the pride, resilience and energy of our community.”
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Some of the details featured on the shoe include the city’s iconic yellow Three Sisters bridges, the steepled roof of the PPG building, the incline and, of course, pierogies.
“We’re thrilled to bring the City of Bridges to life in this year’s limited-edition Glycerin 23,” says Paxton DePoe, event marketing coordinator at Brooks Running. “From the colors to the design details, every element celebrates Pittsburgh’s spirit and the excitement of race weekend, giving runners a shoe that’s both performance-ready and full of city pride.”
The Glycerin 23 is the latest in a long line of Brooks shoes to get a Steel City redesign for Marathon Weekend. Last year, Brooks released a Pittsburgh-themed Adrenaline GTS 24 with a gray-and-gold body and a yellow bridge accent on the heel. In previous years, other popular models, including the Ghost, the Launch 8 and the Revel 6 received a marathon makeover. As the official footwear and apparel partner of the Pittsburgh Marathon, Brooks will also be selling a variety of shorts, shirts and other swag at the finish line in May.
The 2026 Brooks x Pittsburgh Marathon shoe is available online and at select Dick’s Sporting Goods locations. Runners and fans of all things black and gold can also purchase the limited-edition shoe in person during Marathon Weekend at the Dick’s retail space inside the Pittsburgh Live Well Expo presented by GNC. The shoe is listed online for $174.99.
The Pittsburgh Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 3, with various other races and events taking place throughout the weekend.
