Experience the NYC Marathon on Peloton: Run Like Never Before

Peloton and New York Road Runners Bring NYC Marathon Experience to Your Treadmill

As marathon season approaches, the excitement of the TCS New York City Marathon is palpable. For those who may not be able to physically participate in the iconic race, Peloton and the New York Road Runners have teamed up to bring the experience to your living room.

On Wednesday, April 24, Peloton launched exclusive scenic content from the 2023 NYC Marathon onto their Tread and Tread+ machines. Users now have the opportunity to virtually run through the course highlights, thanks to a two and a half hour scenic run option. Additionally, there are five different 30-minute runs available, each featuring different segments of the route narrated by various instructors.

But this experience goes beyond just visuals and audio. The incline of the Tread will automatically adjust based on where you are in the real-life course, providing a truly immersive experience for users.

Peloton trainer Selena Samuela, who narrates the audio run for miles 10 to 16, is thrilled about the opportunity to bring a piece of the NYC Marathon to Peloton users. Having run the NYC half marathon herself, Samuela understands the excitement and motivation that comes with participating in such iconic races.

The idea of incorporating visuals from races into stationary experiences like treadmills gained popularity during the pandemic when in-person races were no longer possible. While Samuela acknowledges that running the NYC Marathon virtually is not quite the same as running it in person, she believes that the program offers incredible access to a race that many may never have the chance to experience firsthand.

Participating in the NYC Marathon is no easy feat, with only five percent of lottery applicants securing a spot in the race. This admission rate is even lower than that of Ivy League universities, making it a highly competitive event to participate in. While joining a charity team is an option for some, it often requires raising significant funds, posing a barrier to entry for many aspiring runners.

Samuela sees the Peloton Tread experience as a step closer to running outdoors and a way to share the magic of the NYC Marathon with a wider audience. She describes it as a “work of genius and art” that can inspire people to sign up for their first race and begin their own running journey.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking to relive the excitement of the NYC Marathon or a beginner seeking motivation to start your running journey, the Peloton Tread experience offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of marathon running from the comfort of your own home. So lace up your sneakers, hop on your treadmill, and get ready to experience the thrill of the NYC Marathon like never before.