Marathon Talk
Marathon Talk, hosted by Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling and published by World Marathon Majors, covers marathon news, race previews, athlete interviews and running community stories. It has 709 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically around 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Reach engaged marathon runners through two trusted hosts and a deep back catalogue
- Biweekly episodes from the official World Marathon Majors show, with 709 episodes and a strong archive
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 171 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Interviews with elite athletes and race previews attract listeners planning major marathons
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news roundup, quiz
- Tone
- informative, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Abbott World Marathon Majors (show publisher)
- Categories promoted
- marathon events, running travel
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by World Marathon Majors, which lists Abbott, Marathon Tours & Travel and Westin Hotels & Resorts as partners on its website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover races, athlete interviews and a quiz with no flagged content; the feed is not marked explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.worldmarathonmajors.com/marathontalk |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id350035346 |
| RSS feed | marathontalk.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| EP99 | What Went Down In Chi-Town | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| EP98 | From 125KG To A 2:20 Marathon Finish | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 6 min |
| EP97 | Catching Up With The Most Dominant Athlete in Sport - Marathon | 2026-09-18 | 55 min |
| EP96 | What Went Down Down Under | 2026-09-04 | 56 min |
| EP95 | Getting Ready For Sydney | 2026-08-21 | 59 min |
| EP94 | It's Time To Get Quizical! - Martin and Deena take on our mid-s | 2026-07-10 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Marathon Talk has returned in 2022 as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors family. Hosted by Martin Yelling and the great Deena Kastor, every two weeks we'll bring you news, views and some amazing guest interviews from across the world of marathons and running.
About Marathon Talk
Marathon Talk is a podcast from World Marathon Majors, hosted by Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling. According to the show's website and feed, it brings news, race previews, athlete interviews and community stories from the world of marathon running. The show has released 709 episodes since 2010, with new episodes every two weeks, and a typical length of about 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating from 171 ratings.
Listeners are mostly runners interested in major marathons, and the audience estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. This is an estimate based on the ratings count and show history, not a published figure. The feed and website list no third-party sponsors, though the publisher's website names partners including Abbott, Marathon Tours & Travel and Westin Hotels & Resorts.
The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits running footwear, nutrition, race travel and recovery brands seeking an engaged endurance audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Marathon Talk can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Marathon Talk
How much does Marathon Talk charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. The rate is an estimate and final pricing depends on the publisher's terms.
What is Marathon Talk about?
Marathon Talk covers marathon news, race previews, interviews with elite runners and stories from the running community. It is hosted by Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling and released every two weeks.
How do I contact Marathon Talk about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries are also routed through the publisher's media contacts listed on its website.
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