Shokz Named as Official Headphone Partner of the Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America and Five Other Races within 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors; Launches Co-branded Edition of OpenRun Pro 2

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shokz, the pioneer of open-ear audio, is celebrating its appointment as the Official Headphone Partner of the Boston Marathon^® presented by Bank of America and the other five 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors races, with a first-of-its-kind global runner recruitment program, Chasing Stars.

The "Stars" represent both the iconic Abbott World Marathon Majors races and the personal goals every runner pursues. By launching Chasing Stars together with Shokz Global Ambassador Eliud Kipchoge and Shokz Global Athletes, including Hellen Obiri and Conner Mantz, Shokz aims to move closer to its vision of building "A Running World", encouraging more people to run and to chase their own stars.

In this initiative, Shokz will recruit hundreds of runners worldwide and provide a limited number of participants with access to entry for selected 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors races for which Shokz is the Official Headphone Partner, 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.

The program is also designed to support everyday runners while amplifying their stories to inspire runners across the globe along the journey.

Adding to the occasion, Shokz is set to co-launch a limited-edition version of its most favoured sports headphones, the OpenRun Pro 2, with each of its Abbott World Marathon Majors races Partners.

Coming in a striking deep blue and gold colourway, with the corresponding marathon map illustrated on the giftbox and case, they make the perfect keepsake for runners looking to celebrate their participation in their major of choice, while supporting their future running endeavours.

The marathon-exclusive OpenRun Pro 2 will be released by race, with each version available exclusively via the local Shokz websites and at the expo of its corresponding marathon, where Shokz serves as the Official Headphone Partner.

The OpenRun Pro 2 Boston Marathon^® presented by Bank of America Co-branded Edition will be available on shokz.com starting April 8.

To apply to participate in Shokz's Chasing Stars initiative, visit the Shokz website at https://shokz.com/pages/chasing-stars. 

This year's Boston Marathon is set to feature more than 30,000 athletes from 137 countries and all 50 U.S. states on Patriots' Day, April 20. Shokz also invites Boston Marathon participants, friends, and fans to interact with the brand throughout race week:

• Visit Shokz's booth at the Bank of America Boston Marathon Expo, Booth #709
  • Bank of America Boston Marathon Expo Dates: Friday, April 17th- April 19th at the Hynes Convention Center.
• Attend our panel featuring American marathon record holder Conner Mantz on April 17th, 2 pm at the expo.
• Celebrate the race at the Boston Marathon Mile 27 Post-Race Party presented by Samuel Adams at Boston City Hall Plaza.

About Shokz

Shokz, recognized as the World's No. 1 Open-Ear Headphones Brand by Omdia, is dedicated to advancing open-ear audio technology and inspiring users to #beopen. With a focus on innovation, quality, and user experience, Shokz continues to lead the market by providing cutting-edge solutions for everyday audio. Learn more about the brand at www.Shokz.com.

ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)

Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the the Boston Marathon^® presented by Bank of America, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The 130ththe Boston Marathon^® presented by Bank of America is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 20, 2026.

The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.

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