Heartbreak Run

Heartbreak Cheer Zone

A massive cheer zone posted up at Mile 20, right where the charge up Heartbreak Hill begins. Giveaways from Nike Running and plenty of surprises to fuel the runners through the toughest stretch on the course. Family friendly.

Official adidas Hyperboost Boston 2026 Shakeout

Heartbreak Cambridge hosts an all-star shakeout run during Boston Marathon 2026 week, built to loosen the legs and dial in race-week energy with adidas Running and the Heartbreak crew. Expect an easy, social pre-race format with a community-first vibe, plus time before and after to hang at the reimagined “Hyper Hub” space and check out the Hyperboost Edge experience.

Heartbreak Shakeout Run

Coach Dan and a roster of Nike professional athletes lead the most ambitious Heartbreak shakeout yet. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM, with the program kicking off at 9:04. Expect conversation with the pros and final race-day inspiration, followed by an easy 2.7-mile run with a stop for active stretching and race prep. A street fair, coffee, snacks, and meet-and-greet follow the run, with premium giveaways while supplies last.

Movie Premiere | Boston, You Earned It

A marathon-weekend film night lands at Heartbreak Cambridge, with a Boston-based premiere and conversation led by local community leaders Devin Miller and Fidelis Teixeira. Expect a run-club-meets-cinema vibe inside Heartbreak’s reimagined “Hyper Hub” space, with adidas Running and Heartbreak setting the scene around the Hyperboost Edge and the broader Boston 26 weekend lineup.

Heartbreak Street Fair

The Heartbreak and Nike Running street fair sets up shop with runner services, photo ops, giveaways, and a lineup of high-profile guests. Race Heartbreak Bill the gorilla for a chance to win big. Free and open to all, families included.

Heartbreak & adidas 5K Afterparty

The post-BAA 5K hangout lands at Heartbreak Cambridge as part of the Heartbreak x adidas Running Boston Marathon 2026 weekend lineup. Expect a relaxed, runner-forward party vibe with appearances from global run leaders, plus a chance to check out the reimagined “Hyper Hub” space and get a feel for adidas’ Hyperboost Edge story (think cushioning/energy/lightness) through on-site activations.

Heartbreak Honors

Heartbreak Honors shines a light on the crew's brightest community members, the ones who inspire everyone around them, show up in service and support, and are in it for the love. An awards ceremony and party hosted by Heartbreak co-founder Dan Fitzgerald, with special guest artist and creator Luke McCambley, better known as The Orange Runner. No running, just a party. Save the legs.

Heartbreak Locals Night

The final taper workout before Boston 2026 doubles as a send-off party. Locals Night mixes an easy workout with a full-on celebration for the crew that trained together all winter. Expect special surprises courtesy of Nike and Heartbreak Hill Running Company.

2026 Boston Events powered by Nike Running and Heartbreak

Heartbreak and Nike Running roll out a full slate of Boston Marathon 2026 week happenings under the theme “purpose doesn't need permission” mixing community meetups with marquee moments. Expect a Locals Night and Heartbreak Honors gathering, a street-fair-style hangout, and a shakeout run featuring Nike global legends alongside current stars, plus race-day cheering and a Monday celebration to close out the weekend.

Boston 2026 Hyper Heartbreak with Adidas Running

Heartbreak Cambridge turns into a marathon-weekend “Hyper Hub” as Heartbreak and adidas Running roll out a community-focused activation celebrating the adidas Hyperboost Edge—built around hyper cushioning, energy, and lightness. Expect a lineup that mixes social and sport: a BAA 5K afterparty with global run leaders, a Boston-based film premiere, and an all-star shakeout run designed to get runners race-ready. The weekend is hosted by Heartbreak leaders Fidelis Teixeira and Devin Miller, with the shop reimagined as a hangout for connection, conversation, and trying the Hyperboost feel in person.

Heartbreak Cheer Zone powered by Nike Running

Heartbreak and Nike Running set up a race-day cheer zone for the Los Angeles Marathon, led by a collective of women in honor of International Women’s Day. Expect a high-energy stretch of the course with DJ Faucet on the decks, GORP Girls bringing the noise, and Las Fotos Project on site capturing the action as runners roll through on their way toward the finish. The cheer zone runs late morning into early afternoon, making it an easy stop for friends, family, and anyone who wants to help carry the field home.

Local's Night powered by Nike Running

Local’s Night is a pre-race taper meetup that starts with a final shakeout workout ahead of the Los Angeles Marathon, then shifts into a laid-back celebration of the training block with the local running community. Expect an early-evening run to loosen up the legs, followed by time to hang out at Heartbreak Hill Running Company, swap race-week plans, and toast the miles logged all winter. The event runs from 6:30–9:00 PM (PST).

Heartbreak After Party

Join Heartbreak and Nike Running for some celebratory vibes, music, champagne & more!

Nike Heartbreak Cheerzone

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Chicago Marathon Shakeout powered by Heartbreak and Nike Running

Join Heartbreak and Nike Running for the big show before the Big Show. The Heartbreak Shakeout powered by Nike Running is leveling up this year. Coach Dan, The Silver Room’s Eric Williams, and Nike Pros will help you feel the spirit of the city and the power of the sport in final preparation for race day. ### Registration - RSVP required — [Sign up here](https://www.nike.com/experiences/events/details?eventID=64430) ### Location **Heartbreak Hill Running Company** 2148 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60614 United States ### Partners / Guests - Heartbreak Chicago - Nike Running - The Silver Room (Eric Williams)

Race 312 - Heartbreak x Nike Running

Race 312 is a relay for Chicago, by Chicago. Three runners. Three legs. One victor. No frills, no gimmicks—just racing in its purest form. It’s you and your crew against the clock and anyone bold enough to toe the line two nights before the marathon. ### Format - Relay race with **three runners** per team - **Three legs** per team - Competitive, no-frills event ### Schedule - Event window: **17:00–21:00** - Racing begins at sundown (exact start procedures provided on-site) ### Registration - **Team captain sign-up:** [Register here](https://www.nike.com/experiences/events/details?eventID=64431) - **Runner sign-up (each team member):** [Register here](https://www.nike.com/experiences/events/details?eventID=64454) - Team captains register first and establish a team name; each team member must then complete the runner registration to lock in the group. ### Spectators - Not racing? Cheer on and be part of the energy when the action starts at sundown. ### Location **1810 W Lake St** Chicago, IL 60612, USA ### Partners - Heartbreak - Nike Running

Heartbreak Local's Night powered by Nike Running

Join us for the final taper workout ahead of Chicago 2025. Local’s Night is half easy workout, half party—ready your body for the race and celebrate the journey with the people you trained with all winter. Special surprises from Nike and Heartbreak. ### Features/Services - Final taper session before race day - “Half workout, half party” community format - Special surprises from Nike and Heartbreak ### Registration - RSVP required [here](https://heartbreak.run/pages/chi25) ### Location **Heartbreak Chicago** (Address as provided by organizers) ### Partners - Heartbreak Chicago - Nike Running

Shock Drop - Heartbreak Chicago

Something special is landing on 10/9. The Shock Drop is for the ones who show up. ### Features/Services - Limited release (“Shock Drop”) ### Registration - No RSVP needed ### Location **Heartbreak Hill Running Company** 2148 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60614 United States ### Partners - Heartbreak Chicago

Heartbreak After Party

Heartbreak Cheer Zone

Heartbreak Unbroken Hearts Club

Heartbreak Shakeout with Nike Running

Heartbreak Opening Night

Heartbreak Locals Night