NYCRUNS, the organizer of the 2022 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon, announced that Adidas has joined as the Official Footwear and Apparel Partner for the event, scheduled to be held in Brooklyn, NY, on April 24.
With an expected field of more than 20,000 runners, the 2022 race could rank as one of the largest and most expansive running events in the U.S. this year.
“We are proud to have Adidas, one of the world’s most respected and innovative brands, joining us in this partnership as we continue to establish the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon as an iconic athletic event that serves our communities well beyond race weekend,” said Steve Lastoe, founder and CEO. “We looked for a partner who wanted to be embedded within the culture of Brooklyn year-round, and we found that in Adidas, a company with deep ties to the sports and cultural foundation of this incredible community.”
Adidas will create footwear and apparel for race participants, volunteers and NYCRUNS staff members and is the presenting sponsor of the race Expo. The company will also provide race shirts for participants in the NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K and 10K runs to benefit CAMBA on April 16.
“At Adidas, we are always looking for opportunities to expand our outreach and engagement in the communities we serve, and we are proud to partner with NYCRUNS to support the running community in Brooklyn,” said Ernesto Bruce, senior director, Adidas Running NA “It’s bound to be a really incredible race weekend, with a size and scope that hasn’t been done in decades.”
