Darby Allin Plans to Run 2026 NYC Marathon After Conquering Everest — With Zero Training So Far

Fresh off summiting Mount Everest earlier this year, Darby Allin is already eyeing his next physical challenge: the 2026 New York City Marathon. The AEW star told The Takedown on SI that he intends to run the race, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026.

If you’re expecting a rigorous training plan, think again. In characteristically Allin fashion, he admitted he hasn’t started training yet and suggested he might just wing it — a quote that will surprise absolutely nobody familiar with his approach to extreme physical endeavors.

The sentiment fits perfectly with the persona Allin has built over the course of his career. Whether he’s taking unprotected bumps on the hardest surfaces imaginable or scaling the world’s tallest peak, Darby has always operated with a certain reckless self-confidence that his fanbase has come to adore. Climbing Everest was itself a landmark moment — a genuine mountaineering achievement that put him in rare company regardless of profession — and pivoting from that directly to a 26.2-mile road race through New York City feels like exactly the kind of move only Allin would make.

The NYC Marathon is one of the most prestigious road races on the planet, drawing tens of thousands of runners from around the world each year. Whether Allin arrives on the start line with months of logged miles or simply shows up and runs on instinct remains to be seen, but given his track record, it would be unwise to bet against him finishing.

It’s shaping up to be a busy stretch for one of AEW’s most unique personalities, both inside the ring and far beyond it.