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49 Gifts on Amazon That Runners Will Love

From headphones and watches to running shoes and socks, the giant e-tailer has tons of products for runners.

By and The Runner's World Editors
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Between your own needs for winter training and the holidays coming up, you shouldn’t put your 2021 holiday shopping off any longer. Whether you’re looking for a gift for another runner or for something to reward yourself, we’ve curated a list of great running products that you can purchase on Amazon—no need to get up from your comfy couch. From cool appliances to fitness products to tech gadgets, we know you'll find a great Amazon gift for the runner in your life.

Looking for something more specific? Check out our other gift guides for runners.

1

FlipBelt FlipBelt

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FlipBelt
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No need to carry a fanny pack with you on a run. The FlipBelt is slim and simple, with enough pockets to store the essentials without bouncing around.

2

TrailHeads TrailHeads Running Gloves

TrailHeads Running Gloves

For winter training, you’ll want a good pair of gloves that still allow you to text your running buddy or switch to a different song. These TrailHeads fit that bill. With silicone palm grips and a terry-cloth brow wipe on the back, they’ll keep hands warm but dry during winter runs, even when the temperature is in the single digits.

3

BALEAF BALEAF Women's Rain Jackets

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BALEAF Women's Rain Jackets
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This jacket is affordable, comes in fun colors, and is designed to move with your body when cycling and running.

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4

Gone For a Run Gone For a Run Race Bib and Medal Display

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Gone For a Run Race Bib and Medal Display
Now 19% Off

Give them a handy way to celebrate all of their accomplishments (and keep their memorabilia organized).

5

Swiftwick Swiftwick Vision Six Impression Socks

Swiftwick Vision Six Impression Socks

Great performance socks can be relatively expensive—which is why they make great gifts. We recommend this excellent, breathable pair from Swiftwick, which comes in several designs to show off your love of national parks.

6

Tough Headwear Tough Headwear Skull Cap Liner

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Tough Headwear Skull Cap Liner

Nothing much besides simple excellence here. This cap is a lightweight polyester-spandex layer that’ll keep your head and ears warm while wicking away sweat during winter runs.

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Whether you don't like tying your shoes or are looking for a quicker option, these laces give you a perfect fit in seconds.

8

‘Running Is My Therapy’ by Scott Douglas

‘Running Is My Therapy’ by Scott Douglas

Running puts everyone in a better mood. But for some of us, our miles are key to managing depression and anxiety. Runner’s World contributing editor Scott Douglas explores the idea behind the growing body of scientific research that shows how running can make us happier.

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9

Enso Enso Ultralite Rings

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Enso Ultralite Rings
Now 30% Off

These silicone wedding rings are designed to endure the moments you’d usually take off your traditional metal band, like lifting weights, swimming, cooking, and traveling.

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10

Sprig Sprig Arm Band

Sprig Arm Band

This band is comfortable and won't slide down thanks to rubberized dots on the inside. It also fits any phone and won't fall out even during a workout.

11

Fittin Fittin Padded Sports Bra

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Fittin Padded Sports Bra

This cheap sports bra is proof that there is comfortable and supportive workout apparel out there that won’t the bank. We were skeptical at first, but it won us over in testing.

12

Runner’s World Subscription

Runner’s World Subscription

Now, we’re a bit biased here, of course. But a subscription to—or a year’s renewal of—a magazine packed with advice, inspiration stories, and gear recommendations can help maintain the stoke for running.

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13

Bare Home Bare Home Weighted Blanket

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Bare Home Weighted Blanket

Get a deeper sleep with the comfort of a weighted blanket. At 17 pounds, this one hits the sweet spot of not too heavy but not too light.

14

Whole Human Whole Human LED Safety Lights

Whole Human LED Safety Lights

Clip these versatile LED lights to shoelaces, a pocket, or anywhere else they’ll keep you visible and safe.

15

Garmin Garmin Forerunner 35 Watch

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Garmin Forerunner 35 Watch

The Forerunner 35 is a simple fitness tracker with built-in GPS, vibration alerts to help you with pacing, and smart connectivity for things like notifications and music control.

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16

‘Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.’ by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky

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‘Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.’ by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky

Shalane Flanagan may be retired, but she and co-author Elyse Kopecky know how to put together an elite cookbook. Within it, you’ll find a variety of tasty recipes to fuel your next run.

17

Body Glide Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm

Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm

Chafing is a cruel reality. Prevent those nasty red marks with some Body Glide.

18

The Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook

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The Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook
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If there’s a vegetarian runner in your life, give them this cookbook. They’ll get recipes to fuel their runs, and you may get a nice meal as a thank you.

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19

Chill Chill Water Bottle Strap

Chill Water Bottle Strap

Compatible with bottles from Hydro Flask, Nalgene, and Takeya, among others, this strap adds a bit of personal style to your giftee’s gear.

20

LParkin LParkin Marathon Runners Gift Bracelet

LParkin Marathon Runners Gift Bracelet

We could all use a little motivation several miles in. The dose of inspiration from this bracelet can go a long way to help marathoners and other runners keep up the pace through the end of a race or run.

Headshot of Gabrielle Hondorp

Before joining Runner's World, Gabrielle Hondorp spent 6 years in running retail (she has tested top gear from shoes, to watches, to rain jackets which has expanded her expertise—and her closets); she specializes in health and wellness, and is an expert on running gear from head-to-toe. Gabi began her journalism career as a Digital Editorial Fellow for Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine, and has since advanced to a Runner's World Editor specializing in commerce. She has a double degree in English and Media and Communication from Muhlenberg College where she also ran cross country and track. 

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