The 2023 Best Holiday Gifts for Runners

Ready to cross some names off your holiday shopping list? Whether you're looking for a gift for your running partner, your sister, your brother, significant other, or someone else entirely, we have something for everyone on your list. Take a look at our picks for this year's hottest running gifts, and we guarantee you'll find something that fits their style (and your budget).

Holiday Gift Guide

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Champs Sports

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This holiday season, Champs Sports’ running shoes are the choice. From Brooks Ghost to Nike Pegasus models, they’re packed with limitless comfort for friends, family, and yourself. Gift a head-to-toe running style with CSG Active. The latest apparel collection from Champs Sports is a breathable, quick-dry fit that helps you look as good as you feel. Score gifts for the entire family in-store or online at champssports.com.

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Champs Sports Running Shoes
CSG Active

 

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Garmin Forerunner 965

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Train brilliantly with Forerunner® 965, the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights with an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). The training readiness feature tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — while daily suggested workouts adapt to performance and recovery alongside the race widget, which provides training tips, course details and completion time predictions. Navigate any route confidently with multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps. With traditional buttons and a touchscreen display, it’s easy to tap into your training status and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained. If you’re pushing to outshine the competition, the Forerunner 965 is there to light up every run with up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

 

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Amazon
Garmin

 


SHOKZ OpenRun Pro

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Premium Bone Conduction Open-Ear Sport Headphones. Introducing OpenRun Pro, our most premium headphones ever. They’re ready to redefine everything you knew about open-ear listening with improved tech. Our new premium sport headphones feature the latest 9th generation bone conduction technology with two added bass enhancers and our signature situational awareness and comfortable open-ear fit. Features: 9th Generation Bone Conduction Technology, 10-Hour Battery Life & Quick Charge, IP55 Water-Resistant, Lightweight(29g)

 

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Shokz
Amazon

 


NathanQuickStart 2.0

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Their QuickStart 2.0 4 Liter Hydration Pack gives you the best of both worlds. Equipped with a 1.5L bladder, 2 easily accessible front pockets, and extra storage, you'll be ready to hit the trails for a hike or some walking. Made of moisture wicking stretch woven fabric & chafe free binding materials for maximum comfort plus, breathable mesh shoulder straps. Two main zipper pockets on the back, bottle pocket on the front for additional hydration, and zippered phone pocket on the front. Perfectly designed for the short to moderate road and trail running, and other sportsNathan's collection of running essentials delivers on what matters most through intuitive design, comfort, quality, and smart storage, to help runners enhance and improve their performance, mile after mile and year after year."

 

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Amazon
Nathan Sports

 


Under Armour Qualifier Elite Cold Tights

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Once you run with a UA Speedpocket, you'll wonder how you ever ran without it. It expands to hold even a plus-sized phone, keeps it secure, and won't let it bounce. Running tights made of stretch fabric, for optimal freedom of movement; width-adjustable waistband with inner drawstring; speed pocket in the back, ideal for the smartphone; 2 further small pockets on the side, for other important items; the insert in the crotch provides additional freedom of movement; leg cuffs with long side zips; reflective elements; material: 87% polyester, 13% elastane. The technology behind Under Armour's diverse product assortment for men, women and youth is complex, but the program for reaping the benefits is simple: wear HeatGear when it's hot, ColdGear when it's cold, and AllSeasonGear between the extremes.

 

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Amazon
Under Armour

 


Nike Tech Fleece Hoodie & Joggers

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Zip it and boom, you're ready to rock! Go about the day without facing any barricades in the Nike Tech Fleece Full-Zip Water Resistant Hoodie. Designed with a water-resistant material, this hoodie shields you from wet and misty elements, keeping you snug all the time. Beat the odds and sail through your day in style with the Nike Tech Fleece Full-Zip Water Resistant Hoodie.

Take on the chilly days in ultimate comfort with the Nike Tech Fleece Jogger. Whether you are working out or training, these Nike joggers are just perfect. The tech fleece - a double-sided cotton spacer fabric locks in the body heat and gives you lightweight warmth all day long. Show off your sleek, uber-cool look with these joggers paired with any Nike top and your favorite Nike trainers!

 

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Champs Sports

 

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Brooks Ghost Max

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The new Brooks Ghost Max delivers enhanced protection thanks to plenty of soft cushioning, a super stable ride, and rocker-like transitions that propel you forward. This neutral shoe is great for running or walking, as it helps absorb impact to protect your feet. Features: Protective cushioning, Stable ride, & Effortless transitions. 56.4 % - Recycled materials in the upper amp; 9.39 Plastic bottles diverted from landfills.

 

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Champs Sports

 

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Wahoo TICKR FIT Heart Rate Armband

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TICKR FIT heart rate armband uses optical heart rate technology to provide accurate heart rate and calorie burn data in the most comfortable form factor yet! Equipped with Bluetooth and ANT+ technology to seamlessly pair with fitness apps, smartphones, and GPS bike computers and watches. Worn on the forearm, the TICKR FIT heart rate monitor comes with an adjustable band that is designed for your most grueling workouts including running, cycling, fitness classes, and more. TICKR FIT has water-resistant technology and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 30 hours.

 

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Amazon
Wahoo Fitness

 


Hypervolt 2

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Sore muscle relief! The original Hypervolt with some serious upgrades - lighter, more powerful, a newly designed ergonomic handle, and now in black. Give your muscles the daily relief they've been asking for with the Hypervolt 2's percussion massage. Warm up quickly, stay loose, and accelerate recovery at home and beyond - so you’re ready to tackle whatever comes next.Better than ever! The Hypervolt 2 has an improved ergonomic design, reduced weight, and three speeds of powerful percussion to help you get back to doing what you do, even better.

 

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Amazon
Hyperice

 


Holiday Gift Guide

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