12 Marathon Training Shoes on Sale for Race Season

Fall means its race season. From my time as a college cross-country runner to my recent penchant for marathon running, the (earlier-than-usual) crispy air has me thinking less about the flavor of my latte and more about what shoes I’m going to wear at the start line. It seems that running retailers agree: I spotted plenty of best-selling shoes on sale right now—and yes, that includes some race day-ready kicks.

Whether you’re just getting back into a daily miles routine or you’re about to toe the line at a major road race, you shouldn’t do it in your same old shoes. (Experts suggest replacing your running shoes every 300 to 500 miles to avoid injury.) If you don’t want to splurge for the latest model, browse the sale section to find models from last season, up to $70 off off. In September, my favorite running shoe sale finds include HOKA, New Balance, Nike, and more.

HOKA is a crowd-favorite for its performance shoes with chunky midsole cushioning—making them a great everyday option for walking and running alike. Right now, shop best-sellers like the Bondi 9 or Mach 6 for ticking off daily miles; the former offers plenty of impact absorption as you step, while the latter has a more lightweight and bouncy construction for quicker paces.

But if you're looking for a shoe to take you from the start line to the finish, shop the Mach X 2 for nearly $40 off—its enhanced rocker shape and plated midsole mimics the propulsion of a carbon-plated shoe for race-day speed and support.

Between New Balance's sale section and alternate retailers like Amazon or even the brand's authorized overstock site, Joe's New Balance Outlet, there are plenty of shoes to shop on sale right now. That includes my personal favorite running shoes, the New Balance FuelCell Rebel. I love the sneaker's light build and propulsive midsole for everything from easy days to tempo runs. Even better, shop a pair of race-day kicks for $70 off right now; the SuperComp Elite v4 carried me through last year's Chicago marathon thanks to the carbon plated soles and breathable upper.

Brooks is one of the most popular brands for a casual trainer. Most notably, you can save 32 percent on the Ghost 16 model, which is beloved for its stable ride and firm yet impact-absorbing midsole cushioning. You'll also find markdowns on the Glycerin 21 in a unique "Stealthfit" construction, which includes a stretchy, tongue-free upper for a sock-like fit.

You can't go wrong with a fresh pair of Nike kicks, especially when they were bought on sale. While precious few styles from the brand are marked down right now, you can shop the top-selling Pegasus 41 for just over $100, or the upgraded Pegasus Plus for even more cushioning, for $134. Or, score the Zoom Rival Fly, an entry-level race-day shoe that offers noticeable rebound as you step, while it's 30 percent off.