A headlamp, GPS watches, sport sunglasses, a massage ball set, a medal hanger and running shoes. For runs before sunrise, buy the headlamp first: NHTSA counted 7,314 pedestrians killed on US roads in 2023, and 77% of those deaths happened in the dark.
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Top picks
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Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Running Watch, BlackAMOLED, GPS pace and distance; 19 hours of GPS, 11 days as a watch
Skip for a triathlete: it’s a running watch, 19 hours of GPS
Under $25
MURLIEN Massage Ball Set, Spiky and LacrosseA spiky ball and a lacrosse ball for feet and hamstrings
Skip if they want a powered massager: these are balls you lean on
The splurge
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm), StarlightTracks runs, sleep and workouts, for an iPhone user
Unexpected
Miayork Runner Medal HangerA steel hanger with 20 hooks for the race medals in a drawer
Skip if they don’t keep medals: it’s a wall hanger with 20 hooks
Heart-rate sensing in the earbuds; twice Pro 2's noise canceling
HaulPlay Gift Awards 2026: Best Gift for Runners, the winner and two runners-up.
By what they’re into
If they’re into cooking
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap, Harbor Blue24 hours cold for the post-run refill, with a leakproof cap
If they’re into camping & hiking
Nitecore NU20 Classic Headlamp, 360 LumensA 1.34 oz headlamp, 360 lumens, for runs before sunrise
If they’re into beauty & self-care
Therabody Theragun Mini (3rd Gen), BlackA pocket massage gun with 3 attachments, for legs after long runs
If they’re into music & tech
Apple AirPods Pro 3Heart-rate sensing in the earbuds; twice Pro 2's noise canceling
If they’re into style
Saucony Guide 18 Men's Running Shoe, Flint/NavyPWRRUN foam and a carbon rubber outsole; men’s sizes
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16 photos tagged Gifts for Runners, in a new mix each day. Mostly from Kitchen, Tech & Desk and Fitness.
Checked : all 16 finds have a price.
Questions
How much do the gifts for runners here cost?
15 have a price read today, from $7.99 for MURLIEN Massage Ball Set, Spiky and Lacrosse to $239.99 for Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm), Starlight. 6 under $25, 9 under $50, 10 under $100.
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