The Very Best Gifts for Runners, as Told by a Runner and Personal Trainer

The SPIbelt is a running belt designed with stretchy material to have a low profile and expand to hold your belongings on your run. SPI states that the SPIbelt is compatible with all phones and has an extensive list of phones that can fit into the belt on their website.

The Osprey Duro 1.5 Running Hydration Vest is a lightweight, breathable, adjustable running pack from outdoor recreation brand Osprey. The vest features mesh side panels, front strap closure, and many pockets to stash everything you need on a run.

The Shokz OpenRun headphones have a new name, new packaging, and a new quick-charge feature. These waterproof headphones utilize 8th-generation bone conduction technology to transmit sound directly from your cheekbones to your inner ear.

Darn Tough Micro Crew Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks are a blend of nylon, merino wool and Lycra/Spandex available with or without extra cushion. They have arch support, which Darn Tough claims reduces foot fatigue.

The Brooks Ghost 14 is the most recent model of the popular road running shoe, which Brooks claims is now smoother and softer than ever. The Ghost shoe is designed for people who need neutral support and want a moderately cushioned feel.

Running gels don’t get simpler than Maurten Gel 100. It’s basically straight sugar in a packet, in an optimized ratio for quick digestion, absorption, and delivery of nutrients.

Available in 4 different colors, the Garmin vivoactive 5 is one of their more affordable fitness trackers, costing just under $300. With a variety of sports apps and workouts available, the vivoactive 5 sets itself apart with built-in workouts and a push tracker for wheelchair users.

Our team loves Goodr sunglasses—specifically The OGs—because they’re inexpensive on Amazon and stay put during the longest, sweatiest runs. Featuring fully polarized lenses with an anti-glare layer and scratch-resistant finish, you really can’t beat these for the price.

This water bottle comes with a zippered pouch that fits most smartphones and car keys. The pouch features an adjustable strap and a thumb loop that secures the bottle to your hand, so you don’t have to actively hold it—great news, since clenching your fist during a run is a huge waste of energy!

These Mesh Racer Shorts left our product testers are more than pleased thanks to the wide leg opening, breathable fabric, mesh panels that allow extra air flow, comfortable cotton liner, and wide waistband.

If you’re looking for an extremely lightweight, minimalist pair of men’s workout shorts, you’ve found them. The Ten Thousand Session Shorts, constructed of 86% polyester and 14% Spandex, have a GSM (grams per square inch) weight of just 124.

Created with unrestricted movement in mind, the LuluLemon Fast and Free High-Rise Tight is lightweight, breathable, and sweat-wicking. These leggings have compression around the waist and are designed with four-way stretch for the best fit.

The Chirp Wheel is a new take on that classic and, oh boy, is it interesting. It comes in four different sizes to stretch, mobilize, and help you recover. Constructed of a durable plastic core covered in soft, sweat-resistant foam, Chirp Wheels are a great investment for your mobility routine.

One of the best gifts for marathon runners, the Theragun Prime reaches up to 16 millimeters into soft tissue and is sure to relieve any tight or sore muscles you have after your running session. Help your loved one maximize recovery with Therabody’s massage gun.

For endurance runners, hydration is key to get the most out of your workouts. Naturally-sweetened Transparent Labs Hydrate V3 has the electrolytes needed to stay hydrated out in the sun, but also has taurine to aid in performance and recovery.