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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Bullmore

If you’re going to wear headphones for the London Marathon, it should be these ones

Shokz is the official headphone partner of the 2026 London Marathon - (Harry Bullmore/The Independent)

It’s a Wednesday morning and I’m wafting my hand at my partner in a “come hither” motion. I’m reviewing the Shokz openrun pro 2 open-ear headphones in a slick London Marathon-inspired colourway, and I’m so impressed I’ve called in the cavalry for a second opinion.

She slips them on and begins to run aggressively on the spot before indulging in a bit of headbanging to check their fit, but they stay put. Then I open Spotify and hit play.

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