Ideas to shop around
Directions rather than one particular thing, for when you’d rather choose. Some come with a few that fit.
Watches and headphones
Which Garmin? The Forerunner 165 is the value pick: bright AMOLED screen, GPS and daily training suggestions. The Forerunner 265 adds multi-band GPS for better accuracy in trees and cities, plus deeper training and recovery tools. Open-ear headphones let them hear traffic while listening.
3 that fit · about $129.95 – $329.99
Garmin Forerunner 165 Running Smartwatchabout $197.49 · amazon.com
Garmin Forerunner 265 Running GPS Smartwatchabout $329.99 · amazon.com
Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphonesabout $129.95 · amazon.com
Fuel and hydration
What goes in on long runs.
2 that fit · about $34.99 – $39.20
Nathan SpeedDraw Plus Insulated Handheld Bottleabout $34.99 · amazon.com
GU Energy Original Gels, Mixed Flavors (24 count)about $39.20 · amazon.com
Carry and chafe
Phone, keys and no blisters.
3 that fit · about $9.99 – $15.95
Fitgriff Running Belt for Phone and Keysabout $15.95 · amazon.com
Slim Running Belt Fanny Packabout $9.99 · amazon.com
Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balmabout $10.99 · amazon.com
Light and safety
Be seen on dark Whatcom mornings.
One that fits · about $80
Petzl ACTIK CORE Rechargeable Headlampabout $80 · amazon.com
Recovery
Help tired legs bounce back.
2 that fit · about $28.99 – $159.99
Therabody TheraGun Relief Massage Gunabout $159.99 · amazon.com
TriggerPoint GRID Foam Rollerabout $28.99 · amazon.com
Shoes and local
Good shoes are personal, so a gift card to a local running store is a smart choice.
2 that fit · about $50 – $165
HOKA Speedgoat 7 Trail-Running Shoes (Men's)about $165 · rei.com
Fairhaven Runners & Walkers Gift Cardabout $50 · bellingham-whatcom.yiftee.com
Race keepsakes
A way to remember a finished race.
2 that fit · about $12.35 – $92
Personalised Marathon Completion Map (Etsy)about $12.35 · etsy.com
Laser-Engraved 26.2 Marathon Route Map (Etsy)about $92 · etsy.com
Funny Running Shirts, Hoodies and Hats
Wearable running humor for easy gifts, from a pause my watch tee to a mediocre running club cap.
4 that fit · about $16.99 – $31.99
If I Collapse Please Pause My Watch Funny Running T-Shirtabout $16.99 · amazon.com
I Hate Running Funny Runner Pullover Hoodieabout $27.90 · amazon.com
Running Is My Therapy Pullover Hoodieabout $31.99 · amazon.com
Mediocre Running Club Retro Adjustable Capabout $19.99 · amazon.com
Runner Mugs and Medal Displays
Mugs and displays that celebrate every finish. Good gifts for race day and after.
4 that fit · about $9.99 – $19.99
Bubble Hugs Runner Coffee Mugabout $16.46 · amazon.com
On a Scale of 1 to 10 I'm a 26.2 Marathon Runner Mug (11 oz)about $13.98 · amazon.com
Medal Holder Display Hanger Trophy Shelfabout $9.99 · amazon.com
Race Bib and Medal Display (Holds 45 Medals)about $19.99 · amazon.com
Carry and recover
Everyday items for runs. A belt is lighter than an armband, and a foam roller helps tight legs.
3 that fit · about $15.29 – $36.95
- Fitgriff Running Beltabout $15.95 · amazon.com
Amazon Basics High-Density Foam Rollerabout $15.29 · amazon.com
Nitecore NU25 UL Headlampabout $36.95 · amazon.com