Here are 15 gift ideas that will encourage running, racing, fitness, and adventures in the new year.
Still have runners, active friends or family members on your holiday shopping list? Give them gear and accessories that will inspire them hit the trails next year.
Here are 15 gift ideas that will encourage running, racing, fitness, and adventures in the new year.
A running waist band is a must-have item for all sorts of runners, no matter if you’re running on the roads or training on the trails. Made with Naked Exopower mesh fabric provides runners with a strong and highly breathable fit that secures your stuff around your waist without bounce or chafing. The lightweight design is easy to pull up around your waist and keeps you moving forward without slowing you down while carrying everything you need for your run—keys, credit cards, gels, 500ml soft flasks, a rain jacket, and even trail running poles.
Crafted with fall colors and built for the cool weather conditions, the High Country Long Sleeve Plaid is the perfect long sleeve to take you from the trail to the coffee shop to the pub. Made with rabbitWOOL (Polartec Power Wool bonded with an external poly layer), it’s a durable, fast-drying performance plaid flannel that can double as a casual shirt after a run or race.
The Vuori Women’s Chilled Out Legging offers cozy warmth and casual flair. Made with Vuori’s performance stretch knit material, this 7/8 legging has a high-rise waist with v-shaped detailing for an ultra-flattering fit. The Ultrabrush fabric has a lightly brushed, soft interior to keep you warm through cold weather runs. Designed to move with you, you will want to wear these bottoms from workouts at the gym to post-run chilling out with friends.
Runners can stay warm and shine bright with the Nike Men’s Dri-FIT ADV Reflect Vest. Built with Nike Therma-FIT ADV Technology, this highly reflective, lightweight outer layer combines insulated heat-regulated fabric with advanced engineering to keep you warm in cold-weather conditions. Lightweight insulation in the inside of the vest delivers reliable warmth, while a smooth woven lining makes it easy to layer over other garments.
This versatile long-sleeve shirt is an ideal companion when running in cool to frigid weather. It has a soft fleece-lined poly/spandex blend interior that provides cozy coverage to keep you warm and comfortable with a raglan sleeve construction for a free range of arm movement. The built-in turtleneck comes with a perforated face covering for breathable coverage, while a secure hood and wind and water-resistant finish deliver protection from the elements. A watch window and thumbholes at the cuffs offer added coverage and convenience, and reflective seams aid in visibility during those lower light conditions.
The Patagonia Women’s Houdini Jacket is an ultralight and protective shell, ideal for bringing along on your trail run in unpredictable weather. With windproof fabric, the DWR finish also makes this jacket water-resistant should it start to rain. Plus, you can easily stash it into a pack or running waistband when the weather gets warmer.
The Saysky Camo Combat Singlet is the perfect moisture-wicking top training or racing. This soft singlet has large arm openings to reduce chafing and a racerback design to free arm movement as you tackle miles. Waffle fabric construction helps to improve sweat evaporation while reducing the fabric’s ability to cling to skin as you work up a sweat. This singlet is made with Bluesign approved fabric, meeting one of the strictest chemical safety requirements and environmental standards.
Stay focused and on pace despite the weather with the adidas Women’s adizero Running Jacket. Engineered for speed, this lightweight jacket is custom-made and exclusive to Running Warehouse, featuring a stand-up collar and a drop tail hem for added coverage against the wind. The slim fit design is built to move with you as you stride, while perforations under the arms add breathability. A durable water-repellent finish sheds light rain so you can keep going regardless of weather conditions.
Designed for the runner looking to keep blisters at bay, the Balega Blister Resist No Show Sock uses natural mohair fiber to reduce friction while running, and in turn, provide protection from blisters. Mesh panels on top of the foot add ventilation to keep feet cool, while a wide arch band offers enhanced support and comfort. As an added benefit, the mohair fiber naturally defends against unwanted odor, and it improves durability so you can get maximum usage for miles of running.
The Petzl Swift RL Headlamp combines simple functionality, a lightweight design, and high-performance lighting to illuminate a runner’s path. This headlamp’s rechargeable battery offers up to 1100 lumens of brightness allowing you to see up to 155 meters away. The REACTIVE setting (standard level) uses a light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness based on the surroundings with a minimum burn time of 7 hours.
Runners can stay cool and dry while adding a bit of vibrant style wearing the lightweight rnnr Pacer Hat, which utilizes a laser-cut mesh fabrication for elite-level ventilation that will prevent overheating in even the gnarliest warm-weather conditions. Runners can also customize their style thanks to a flexible brim which can be curved, flipped, or fashioned in any way desired.
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch designed to help athletes train to be their best. This watch features a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and a lightweight titanium bezel for a sleek and modern look. With the HRV status feature, users can wake up to a morning report that provides health insights, including an overview of sleep, recovery, and training outlook. It also provides wrist-based running dynamics, including cadence, stride length, and ground contact time, as well as wrist-based running power, which gives you a continuous measurement of how much power you’re applying to the road.
If the Garmin Forerunner 965 is too much for your price range, consider the Coros Pace 4 GPS ($249) or the Suunto Run GPS Watch ($199)
Bucket hats are all the rage among trail runners. Made from durable ripstop fabric, this wide-brim hat features a DWR coating for water resistance and a 40+ UPF sun protection rating, so you can feel protected in any weather. For a secure hold, an adjustable chin cord strap locks the hat in place, and to keep you cool, a quick-wicking internal sweatband manages moisture buildup.
Any runner on your holiday list would appreciate a Trigger Point MobiPoint Massage Ball, which can offer relief from discomfort in their feet caused by plantar fasciitis, general aches and pains, and soreness from fatigue. The small, two inch diameter size allows you to target a small surface area. Raised tips can be rolled in any direction to help increase blood circulation to the affected areas.
Runners can protect their arms from excessive sun exposure with the Zensah UV Arm Sleeves. These arm sleeves offer UPF 50+ sun protection against harmful UV rays, and you can combine them with additional layers for warmth on colder days. Designed with stretchy anti-odor fabric, they stay in place on your arms and quickly remove sweat to keep you dry.
