The Best Gifts For Runners in 2025

We know finding the perfect presents for your family and friends this holiday season can be a difficult task, so we have rounded up our Running Warehouse staff's favorite items that make great gifts for every type of runner in your life. With both splurge-worthy and budget-friendly options that won't break the bank, there's a gift in here that they'll be sure to love!

The Splurge: HOKA Clifton

Gift your beginner runner superior comfort and cushioning with the award-winning HOKA Clifton. A tried and true bestseller and staff favorite, your novice runner will appreciate the soft cushioning and comfortable ride that will inspire them to rack up their daily miles in this lightweight running shoe, available in wide-width sizing and fun colorway options.

The Budget Pick: The SPIbelt

Your runner is going to need a secure place to store their phone, nutrition, keys, cards, and other essentials on the run. Help your runner be prepared with the newest running belts for a hands-free run. The SPIbelt is a favorite of ours for a value-priced option with a low-profile expandable (bounce-free) pocket and an adjustable band for a comfortable, personalized fit.

The Splurge: Nike Aeroswift Singlet

For premium comfort and exceptional performance, the Nike Aeroswift Singlets are a bestseller year after year. Your runner will appreciate the breathability and fit of these tanks and their stylish design, which will make your runner stand out from the pack. And if you're feeling extra generous, you can't go wrong with any of the pieces from Nike's Aeroswift Collection, featuring high-quality shorts and half-tights, full-length tights, and running pants.

The Budget Pick: Nathan QuickSqueeze Handheld

Having fluids on runs can make a huge difference for runners and help avoid cramps and injuries. The Nathan QuickSqueeze Handheld features an easy-squeeze design for quicker access to fluids with an adjustable strap for a comfortable fit. Between the bottle itself and convenient phone and stash pockets for securing essentials, this handheld bottle is the item every road runner needs to stay hydrated.

The Spurge: Salomon Adv Skin Hydration Vest

If there is one thing that can take a runner's long trail efforts to the next level, it's a hydration vest. The Salomon Adv Skin Set Pack is light, easy to use, and offers convenient storage for water and supplies with comfortable straps to carry all the essentials while on the move. This vest comes in both a 5L and 12L storage capacity option for stowing extra layers and gear and two dual Soft Flasks. Help the trail runner in your life stay hydrated and energized and get the most out of their next adventure with this awesome and exceptional hydration vest.

The Budget Pick: Patagonia Duckbill Hat

These performance hats by Patagonia are built for outdoor adventures. With a highly breathable mesh back panel, a glare-reducing underbill to shield eyes from the sun, an adjustable buckle to dial in the fit, and technical fabric with a PFC-free water-repellent finish, these stylish hats can handle any type of run. The Duckbill also has a packable foam brim construction that keeps its original shape when stowed inside a pocket. With its functional design and colorways, your trail runner will be excited to rock this hat.

The Splurge: Nike Vaporfly

Gift your marathon runner the ultimate premier road-racing shoe, the Nike Vaporfly. A splurge-worthy present, this lightweight road racing flat delivers one of Nike's greatest energy return to date.

The Budget Pick: Ciele GoCap

Lightweight and stylish, the Ciele GoCap makes a gift that's sure to please the marathon runner in your life. This hat's soft brim eliminates pressure points against the forehead for comfort even 26.2 miles into a race, while the UPF 40 brim and front panels help protect from the sun's rays.

The Splurge: Race-Ready Collection

From Boston, Chicago, and New York to Tokyo, London, and Berlin, treat your runner with commemorative gear for qualifying for the races. From the official Boston Marathon jackets to race-ready singlets, shorts, and tights, your runner deserves to be kitted out in style for achieving their goals and triumphantly conquering 26.2 miles.

The Budget Pick: JUNK Headbands

With colorful designs representing various races, the JUNK sweatbands will help your runner stand out from the crowd and cross the finish line in style. These high-performance headbands are breathable and non-slip with moisture-wicking properties to keep the sweat off your runner's face. The 4-way stretch material with its technical t-shirt cooling fabric offers UPF 50+ maximum sun protection to keep your runner safe and comfortable. Cheer on your runner with this fun, one-size-fits-all headwear.

The Splurge: adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

Gift your ultrarunner with the tools they need to compete successfully on their next ultra-race with a pair of adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultras. These innovative trail racing shoes deliver everything needed for ultimate performance on race day. The lightweight and highly responsive Lightstrike Pro Foam ensures protection over the long miles of an ultramarathon. Combining a lightweight design with high-performance cushioning, the Agravic Speed Ultra will help your ultra runner hit their fastest times and perform their personal best when racing on the trails.

The Budget Pick: Maurten Nutrition

Having adequate fuel is essential for your ultrarunner's endurance. Maurten is the complete package when it comes to nutrition and the top choice for endurance athletes worldwide. With its digestion-friendly formula, every runner would love to be equipped with this carb-infused hydration mix for their next long run or big race.

The Splurge: rabbit EZ Joggers

Velvety soft and luxuriously comfortable, the rabbit EZ Joggers are a staff favorite and will help keep your athlete's muscles warm before and after their track meet.

The Budget Pick: Nike UV Running Arm Sleeves

Give your track runner ultimate sun protection with Nike UV Arm Sleeves. These sleeves feature lightweight DRI-FIT fabric that has a cooling effect and adds UVA and UVB sun protection. Their minimal, thin design and stay-put fit make them perfect for races and laps around the track.

The Splurge: Power Plate Pulse 3.0 Massager with Case

Light, strong, and one of the best targeted vibration devices on the market, the Power Plate Pulse Massager offers runners personalized and targeted relief with the help of six interchangeable attachments. This percussion massager rejuvenates sore muscles, releases tightly bound fascia, and helps blood flow, contributing to better all-around warm-ups and a faster recovery period for your runner.

The Budget Pick: Trigger Point Grid Foam Roller

Giving the gift of recovery will make any runner happy. For an affordable option, the Trigger Point Grid Foam Roller is one of the best ways to loosen muscles, get rid of soreness, and help any runner feel great day in and day out. This roller is covered in a foam grid system of varying widths and three densities, allowing your runner to choose the level of intensity that works best for them.

The Splurge: Garmin Forerunner 265/265S GPS Watch

Watches can pretty much do everything now! Reward your runner with a gift that helps them track almost every part of their training by providing biometric data and adding fun, safety, and convenience with music and app capabilities and even contactless pay. The Garmin Forerunner 265 GPS Watch and the smaller size 265S with AMOLED touchscreen display are invaluable training tools that your devoted runner will love to sport on their wrist, even after their run. Discover more of our favorite running watches in our Best GPS Watch Guide.

The Budget Pick: goodr Sunglasses

It's hard to get a better deal than the all-around awesome goodr sunglasses. Lightweight, stylish, functional, and affordable with a comfy no-slip grip, goodr sunglasses are a perfect gift for any runner. Protect your runner's peeps from the sun's harsh UV rays with a fashionable pair of shades.

The Splurge: SmartWool Active Fleece Wind Gloves

Keep your runner's extremities toasty and protected with SmartWool Active Fleece Wind Gloves. These gloves have silicone grippers and are touch-screen friendly for easy use with smartphones. With its soft Merino wool fabric, wind-resistant panels, and reflective detailing, your runner will love these performance gloves on their cold-weather runs.

The Budget Pick: Feetures Elite Light Cushion Socks

The perfect companion to a great pair of running shoes, everyone needs an all-around, anti-blister, comfortable pair of socks. The Feetures Elite Light Cushion Socks provide targeted cushioning compression for added support, comfort, and a non-slip ride. These socks feature an anatomical left/right construction for the perfect fit. So get the runner in your life an inexpensive gift they will use always and appreciate on every run. Besides, no one can have enough running socks, especially when the sock fairy strikes on laundry days!

The Splurge: UltrAspire Lumen Waist Light

The UltrAspire Lumen Waist Light allows your runner greater visibility while enjoying a hands-free workout safely. This waist light comes in 200, 400, 600, and 850 lumen options with 3D lighting for enhanced visibility. We love the adjustable lens with different settings (high, medium, low and blinking) and modes (flood and spot lighting), which offers your runner plenty of versatility to match their terrain. This waist light includes a rechargeable battery and a USB charging cable. With full illumination and a secure zip phone pocket, the UltrAspire is the perfect companion for your early morning and evening runner.

The Budget Pick: Petzl Tikka Headlamp

An alternative cost-effective option that offers versatile use, the Petzl Tikka Headlamp is a sure bet. This running headlamp illuminates the path ahead, allowing your runner to traverse safely and go hands-free in low-light conditions with three lighting levels and a strobe setting for emergencies. Compact and easy to use, the Tikka headlamp offers 350 lumens of brightness and features red lighting for safety, a battery light indicator, and a lens that can tilt up and down with a detachable and adjustable headband for easy care.

The Splurge: ASICS Gel Kayano

For overpronators, treat them with the comfy and reliable ASICS Kayano. This popular stability running shoe is renowned for its dependable performance and soft, high-level cushioning to provide an incredible amount of stability and comfort in a stylish package. Check out our Best Stability Shoes for Runners for our other top selections.

The Budget Pick: Superfeet All Purpose Support Insoles

The Superfeet All-Purpose Insoles provide alignment and stability for those who need support for overpronation. These support insoles also offer more security under the arch. Your runner will appreciate the added comfort with every step they take!

The Splurge: On Cloudflow

These lightweight, fashion-forward shoes have versatile cushioning, allowing them to transition easily from runs to the gym to casual wear. Support your runner's unique style with these daily trainers and supply a bit of flair and swag to their running game.

The Budget Pick: ChicknLegs Shorts

Super comfortable and breathable, these fun and functional shorts from ChicknLegs may just become your runner's favorite shorts to workout in. Select from any of these playful and colorful print options for a great fit at an affordable price.

The Splurge: Vuori Performance Joggers

With its invitingly soft, wearable fabric, the Vuori Performance Joggers raises the bar on comfort. Whether lounging around or running errands, these joggers are so comfortable that your runner will practically want to live in them.

The Budget Pick: HOKA Ora Recovery Slides

Running miles on the pavement can give legs a beating. Gift the runner in your life a soft, cushioned recovery sandal. The HOKA Ora Recovery Slides are the perfect treat for legs after a solid session on the roads.

The Splurge: Patagonia Houdini Jacket

Anything can happen on the road or on the trails. Keep your runner equipped with a jacket that acts as a light shell and shields them in unpredictable weather. The Houdini is the best ultra-light and packable jacket that will keep your runner protected from the elements while also offering the option to shed their outer layer when the skies clear up. And as a bonus, these jackets are sustainably made with 100% recycled materials and a PFC-free DWR finish.

The Budget Pick: Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion Socks

When it comes to sustainability, it's hard to beat natural fibers like merino wool. The Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion socks are made in the USA with a blend of merino wool and recycled nylon that offer both performance and comfort to any run. With their moisture-wicking and blister-resisting superpowers, these sustainable socks will have your runner feeling good and looking good on all their outdoor adventures.

Running Warehouse Gift Card

For a gift that every runner is guaranteed to love, you can't go wrong with a gift card from Running Warehouse. Choose the monetary amount you desire and select your delivery preference (via mail or email) for a quick and easy process. We offer free shipping and returns, and our exceptional customer service team is always ready to partner with you and assist with your shopping needs.