Darby Allin Set to Run New York City Marathon on November 1 in First-Ever Race

Darby Allin is no stranger to putting his body through punishment, but his next challenge has nothing to do with a coffin drop or a skateboard. Allin has revealed that he will compete in the New York City Marathon on November 1, marking his very first marathon.

Speaking with Jon Alba of Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown, Allin confirmed his plans for the 26.2-mile race in characteristically casual fashion. “I don’t even have running shoes yet,” he admitted, hinting that his preparation is about as unconventional as everything else he does.

The revelation is pure Darby Allin. The AEW star has built his entire persona around fearlessness and an utter disregard for self-preservation — from taking bumps on thumbtacks to literally scaling Everest earlier this year. Signing up for one of the world’s most prestigious road races without so much as a pair of running shoes is on-brand in the best possible way.

The NYC Marathon draws tens of thousands of participants each November and is considered one of the most grueling of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, winding through all five boroughs of New York City. For a first-timer — let alone one who, by his own admission, hasn’t yet geared up — completing the course would be a serious athletic feat.

Whether Allin shows up fully trained or runs on sheer willpower alone, it would be foolish to bet against him crossing that finish line.