2022 Boston Marathon jacket revealed
This year's jacket is celebrating 50 years since the first women competed in the Boston Marathon
The 2022 Boston Marathon celebration jacket has been revealed on the Adidas site. This year’s blue, purple and green edition was designed to commemorate 50 years since eight women became the first ever to run a marathon in 1972.
Introducing the 2022 @adidas Boston Marathon celebration jacket?
In honor of the first official women’s field at the 1972 #BostonMarathon, who inspired their peers, empowered the next generation, and will be long celebrated as blazing a trail for women everywhere.#Boston126 pic.twitter.com/Tz96Zlr4xq
— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) January 15, 2022
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Sustainability first
In an effort to be more environmentally sustainable, this year’s jacket is made from 100 per cent recycled content, such as cutting scraps and post-consumer household waste. It features a mesh lining, cuffed sleeves and reflective strips for 360 visibility. Like with all past celebration jackets, this smart victory blue piece features the Boston Marathon logo prominently on both the front and the back, marathon finishers can wear their accomplishment with pride.
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The jacket is retailing at $120 US and is available along with other Boston Marathon gear for purchase here.
