A personal gift for a marathon runner

Their marathon.
A story worth keeping.

You saw the early starts. You waited at the finish. Give them a book that brings those moments back, in their photos and the words of the people who cheered.

You can give the card without their photos or finish time. They add those later, and approve the book before we print it.

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Layflat hardcoverPhoto paperMade with your memories
Digital mockup of the open book with personal photos of collecting a race bib, laying out kit and preparing for race morning

For everything that brought them here

The finish is only
part of the story.

The early starts. The long runs. The people waiting at the barriers. Make a place for the moments that made this marathon theirs.

  • Training photos and the memories behind the miles
  • Race-weekend moments, their finish and personal result
  • A letter from you, with messages from friends and family

You bring the memories. We bring them together in a considered, photo-led design.

A book to leave out and return to

Made for the coffee table.

Beautiful photographs deserve room to breathe—and a book that feels good in your hands.

Digital close-up showing the marathon photo spread opening flat at the centre binding
Layflat spreads, with room for the whole moment.
Digital close-up of the skyline cover, hardcover corner and white page edges
A personal story, with a hardcover to keep.
Layflat binding
Pages open flat, so photographs can flow across a full spread.
190gsm photo paper
Gloss-coated E-Photo Lustre paper, selected for rich colour and photographic detail.
Matte-laminated hardcover
Your cover photograph wraps around a durable hardback finish.
21 × 21 cm
A square format, with a 30-page interior in our current sample design.

These are our selected print specifications. Our first print sample is still to be approved before we confirm orders. All product images are digital mockups of an illustrative 2026 sample, including AI-generated sample imagery.

From gift card to printed book

A card to give.
A book to keep.

  1. 1

    Write their card

    Choose a book and write a message. After checkout you can print the card or forward it to the runner.

  2. 2

    Make it theirs

    They pick their photos and words in the Finisher builder. With Signature, we hear their story in a design session and put it together with them.

  3. 3

    Give them the journey

    Once they approve the preview, we print the book and deliver it to their door. A gift to receive and enjoy after the race.

Prices

Two ways to make the book.

One price, with delivery included. Choose how much of the design they would like to do.

The Finisher Book

$89 delivery included

For New York City or Málaga. The runner chooses their photos and words. We check every page and deliver one hardcover.

  • 32-page layflat hardcover, 21 × 21 cm
  • Guided builder with our words and layouts
  • Every page checked by hand
  • AI photo sharpening included
  • Delivery included
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The Signature Book

$189 delivery included

For any marathon in the world. We meet the runner, write their story with them and gather messages from the people who cheered. Two hardcovers included.

  • Any marathon in the world
  • Everything in The Finisher Book
  • One-to-one design session (video call)
  • Their story written with them
  • Messages from friends and family, collected for them
  • Finish-line scene if no photo exists
  • A second copy for family
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Extra copies €49 each. The Finisher Book covers New York City and Málaga. Signature is available for any marathon and includes two copies. Gift cards are valid for 12 months and refundable until they are used.

Ready when you are

Have someone
in mind?

Give them a way to keep their race photos and the story behind them together.

A gift for their marathonFinisher $89 · Signature $189 for any marathon. Delivery included.
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Not ready to decide? Leave your email and we’ll send you what we need from you and the delivery options first. Running it yourself? Your own story deserves a book, too.

Who is the book for?
Add their race, delivery country or a note (optional)

We use your details for this book enquiry. No unrelated newsletter. How we handle your details.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is this a gift for after the marathon?

Yes. The book brings together the training, race weekend and finish, so it is made after the race. You can express interest now and gather the final photos and result afterwards.

How much will it cost?

The Finisher Book is $89 for one copy. Signature is $189 for two copies and a personal design session. Delivery is included.

Do I have to design the book myself?

The gift buyer only writes the card. With Finisher, the runner chooses photos and edits any words they like. With Signature, we meet the runner and design the book with them. They approve every page before printing.

When will the book arrive?

After the race, once your content and preview are approved. We’ll confirm the production and shipping window for your destination before you pay. We aren’t promising a fixed delivery date yet.

Do I need their address?

No. The runner gives us the delivery address when they send their book for printing, so the gift can stay a surprise. With Signature, we agree where both copies go in the design session.

Can friends and family add messages?

Yes. You can gather messages and photos from the people who supported the runner, and share the contributions you have permission to include. We show the runner how when they start their book.

Are these photographs of a finished Pilgrit book?

They are digital product mockups using our illustrative 2026 sample, which includes AI-generated imagery and stock photos. They show the design and intended format. Our first physical print sample has not yet been approved. Your book will use the photos and story you choose.

Can I make one for myself?

Absolutely. Choose “Make my own book” to start your free draft. The book can celebrate your own journey as well as be a gift.