The 32 Best Gifts For Runners

Looking for a small gift that is still a running essential? This anti-friction stick glides on like deodorant and can be used anywhere you chafe.

Everyone is familiar with Icy Hot, and personally, the smell of Tiger Balm can transport me back to my high school track days, but this cooling relief gel from the sustainable brand, INBAR+CO, is definitely their chic cousin. The menthol in the product distracts the brain and provides temporary relief, and the scent is marked by notes of ginger, bergamot, orange, and lavender.

This hands-free bungee leash levels up taking the dog for a walk. Now you both can enjoy a jog together. Hopefully they just do not see a squirrel.

Sadly, not all running shorts come with great pockets. This running belt fits everything from keys to fuel to a phone and is adjustable, minimizing the amount of bounce you feel around your waste.

Sunscreen is really a gift to the future you. With miles spent outside, it is important to keep yourself protected from the sun’s rays, and this mineral sunscreen is reef safe and a good choice for sensitive and acne-prone skin too.

It is important to cross train to reduce the chances of injury and increase flexibility. A gift card to this HIIT experience can go towards a class or a pack of them, giving the runner in your life a great option for those active recovery days. You just need to know what studio they frequent.

Sunglasses do not only make you look really cool, but also serve as protection from the sun and elements. Goodr has tons of styles and colors and all of them are $35. This is a great option for someone who is always losing (or sitting on) their sunnies.

Taking time to be mindful of the work in a training block can be a great way to improve and reflect. This journal is specifically designed with wellness in mind and has prompts and space for logging intentions, sleep, and energy levels. It also comes in many different designs and can be personalized.

When the days get shorter, there will be runs that happen in the dark. This vest increases visibility by covering the torso in reflective straps, keeping you extra safe from cars and bikes while road running.

Anyone who has stared blankly into the middle distance on the REI snack aisle knows there are so many fuel options on the market. This RunnerBox is a great way to try a bunch of different products and makes it easy to re-order what you like.

Whether you are traveling from the gym to the office or getting on a cross country flight, having a separate bag for your shoes feels like a little luxury everyone should have. I do not know about you, but my shoes are always a little dusty and a lot stinky, so packing them in their own bag keeps everything else cleaner.

This has been an unsung hero of marathon training for me. Sometimes, I run before work and do not have enough time to wash my hair. With a quarter size amount of this gel, I am able to slick my hair back into a professional bun and head to the office. It also smells great too.

Regardless of what you are training for, it is always a good idea to stay hydrated. These are the latest status water bottles and have gone absolutely viral on TikTok, but all for good reason. They keep your water cold all day, fit in a car’s cup holder, and the handle makes it easy to carry. For an extra $10 you can customize it with a name, making it an extra thoughtful gift.

More people should be running in a hat. It keeps your hair out of your face and provides a little bit of coverage from the sun. This is my favorite because of how lightweight it is and having it in a fun color makes it easier for spectators to find me when they come to cheer me on at races.

When in doubt, a gift card to a runner’s favorite store is always a winning present. This way they can put it towards a bigger purchase or re-up on their favorite basic in exactly the size and color they want.

Socks might not be the most glamorous gift, but any runner who is working out more than four days a week would greatly appreciate having a few extra pairs to save them from doing laundry. These ones have arch support and help prevent blisters.

From professional photos to beloved blurry ones captured by friends and family, to bibs and medals, there are so many mementos to frame from a big race. A gift card can help a runner make them into a keepsake to hang up on their wall.

Classpass is more than just spin and pilates classes. You can book appointments to use saunas and get massages, making this a great gift for the runner who needs a little r and r.

A perfect-post run shoe, these slides from HOKA are made for the hours after a long run and are especially good to slip on after a workout when you are avoiding putting extra miles on your shoes. I always try to put on other shoes before doing the errands I inevitably tack onto the end of my Saturday workouts.

For those with neck or back pain, cupping can help reduce inflammation and tension and increase range of motion. This kit gives them the tools to be able to do it at home.

Some of the best naps of my life have been taken while laying on the couch after a long run. The shower hits different and putting on your most comfortable sweats feels like the ultimate reward. These from Vuori are so soft you might not be able to take them off, should you need to do anything else with the rest of your day.

Say goodbye to stiff backs and necks. This bundle from Chirp includes four wheels that offer different levels of massaging relief from stretching to deep tissue. I use the biggest wheel to stretch and the smallest to focus on knots before my long runs, and I have been feeling significantly less tight.

No, moths did not get to this shirt. From cool, Parisian running brand Satisfy, this shirt has strategically placed holes for ventilation. It is a great choice for any runner who is training in the peak summer months.

Using bone conduction technology that keeps the ear open and available to listen to surroundings, these headphones are a game changer for road runners (and cyclists too). They are light, comfortable, water and sweat resistant, and are surprisingly loud without going inside your ear.

Perfect for the runner who is always coming from, or heading to, the office, this gym bag has a padded laptop sleeve, a shoe duster, and a protective water bottle pocket. Everything has a secure place, and it cuts down on the need for secondary bags.

Massaging can help decrease muscle soreness and release those stubborn knots. This mini gun packs a punch in helping to deliver recovery. It is also small and light enough to pack in a gym bag for a quick before or after massage session.

Between balmy, late fall temps and the winter elements, a running jacket that is light without compromising on keeping you dry becomes a very important item in the workout wardrobe. This one has an adjustable hood and hem to keep you dry and packs up into its own pocket for light storage when you do not need it.

The average daily trainer is usually under $200 but these are not your basic running shoes. If you have ever watched the elite group of a marathon sprint by, you will notice they are all wearing a supershoe, a thick-stacked, carbon-plated racer. You can put about half the mileage on these as you can put on a traditional trainer, so any runner who is looking to run a personal best would be very excited to get another pair of these as a gift.

Due to the amount of data it can deliver, this is an essential piece of tech for anyone who is training for something. The Garmin Forerunner 265S goes beyond just GPS and pace with features like training readiness scores and even suggesting workouts to help you optimize your workouts. I do not know any runners who run without a watch.

Perfect for the new parent, a running stroller means that they do not need to wave goodbye to their workout routine. With features like large wheels and suspension systems, a run does not need to wait for childcare, and instead can become some nice time spent together.

These boots are unfortunately worth the hype, and I am not the first person on The Quality Edit to say this. I tried them at my physical therapist and immediately fell in love. A thirty-minute compressive massage helped my legs recover from my weekend long run and prepared my legs for my weekly speed workout by decreasing their soreness. The boots use alternating pressure that feels like a doctor’s blood pressure cuff in the best way. If my physical therapist notices a pair has gone missing, they know where to look.