Looking for a gift for the runner in your life? Whether they’re a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, our Christmas Running Gift Guide has the perfect picks to elevate their training and bring joy to every run.
Accessories
Custom Race or Strava Route Map Print – a keepsake of proud moments
A personal way to celebrate a meaningful run or race. Whether it’s their first 5k, a marathon PR, or a favorite route, a custom print turns miles into a keepsake.
Key features:
Custom designs based on any race or Strava route
Choose colors, text, dates and PR times
Best for: Any runner celebrating a milestone
Why we love it: It’s a truly personalised gift that celebrates hard-earned achievements in a meaningful way.
Race Entry – motivation and memories wrapped as a gift
A race entry is an experience that you can share together with friends or family and a motivation boost in a gift. With Races by Runna, you can find the perfect event by filtering based on factors that truly matter like location, date, temperature, elevation and more.
Key features:
A memorable experience to share
A gift that lasts long after Christmas
Best for: Friends or family members seeking a shared challenge and experience
Why we love it: It's a shared memory in the making and the perfect boost of motivation for the year ahead.
Running Belt – hands-free storage for every run
A running belt is a simple essential that every runner need. Perfect for carrying essentials, it's ideal for long runs, race day or everyday training and a practical, affordable gift that runners always appreciate.
Key features:
Secure storage for essentials
Fits phones, keys, cards and gels
Best for: All runners, particularly useful for marathon trainig
Why we love it: It’s one of the most useful accessories a runner can own.
Fuel Goods Runner Box – everything a runner loves, in one box
The Runner Box by Fuel Goods is the perfect all-round gift. Available as a one-time box or a subscription, it’s packed with hand-picked products tailored specifically for runners, letting them discover new favorites.
Key features:
Curated selection of runner-friendly products
Includes energy bars, gels, hydration mixes and more
May also feature recovery tools and accessories
Best for: All runners
Why we love it: It’s a ready-made bundle that provides a great opportunity to try a variety of different products.
Tech
Heart Rate Monitor – accurate training data for smarter running
For data-driven runners, a reliable heart rate monitor is one of the most impactful upgrades you can give. Chest and arm-based monitors from brands like COROS, Garmin, and Wahoo deliver far more accurate readings than wrist-based tracking.
Key features:
Chest and arm sensors offer highly accurate heart rate data
Perfect for structured training and zone-based workouts
Some models unlock extra insights like running dynamics
Best for: Data-driven runners who love deep training insights
Why we love it: It’s a practical, performance-boosting gift that gives runners trustworthy data and clearer guidance, enabling smarter training.
Shokz OpenRun – safe, secure headphones for every runner
A top pick for all active people, these open-ear bone-conduction headphones let runners listen to music or podcasts while staying fully aware of traffic, people and their surroundings. They're completely secure, lightweight, and sweat-resistant.
Key features:
Open-ear design and bone-conduction tech for safe outdoor running
Lightweight and comfortable for all runs, long, easy or fast
Sweat and weather resistant
The only headphones approved for all UK Athletics road races and many US events
Best for: Road runners, city runners, commuters
Why we love it: Designed specifically with runners in mind, they stay secure, keep you alert and avoid the slipping and blocked-out sound you get with traditional earphones.
Running Pods – precise tracking for data-focused runners
Small but powerful, running pods like the COROS POD 2 and Garmin Running Dynamics Pod clip onto your shoe or waistband to track your movement directly from the source. They combat GPS limitations including lag, weak signal or indoor inaccuracy to deliver real-time pace, distance and form metrics.
Key features:
Ultra-accurate pace and distance data without GPS lag
Instant pace updates, ideal for interval and speed sessions
Auto-calibration for true indoor/treadmill accuracy
Advanced form insights: cadence, stride length, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, left–right balance, hill effort score and more
Best for: Data-driven runners, treadmill/indoor runners.
Why we love it: For runners who enjoy digging into their stats, these tiny pods add offer extra detail and accuracy.
Oakley Meta Vanguard Sunglasses – AI-powered performance sunglasses
One of the slickest new pieces of running tech in 2025! These glasses combine Oakley’s high-performance sports eyewear with Meta’s AI technology. Featuring a built-in 12MP camera, they let you capture hands-free photos and videos from your unique point of view whether you’re running, cycling, or skiing, so you can live fully in the moment of adventure… and relive it again and again afterwards.
Key features:
Built-in 12MP POV camera for hands-free photo and video
AI assistance for spoken descriptions of your surroundings
Ask and hear live run stats like pace or distance
Open-ear speakers for clear audio without blocking ambient sound
Best for: Adventurers, travellers, content capturers
Why we love it: They combine advanced tech with Oakley's style to transform the way you run, explore and capture your world.
Recovery Tech
Hypersphere Go – quality massage and recovery on the go
A portable vibrating massage ball that provides powerful relief. It offers three vibration speeds to help you roll out tight spots, target sore muscles and ease tension wherever you are. Perfect for before or after a run, anywhere.
Key features:
Compact, lightweight and easy to travel with
Three vibration speeds for personalised relief
Pinpoints tight, localized areas for effective recovery
Best for: All runners, frequent travellers
Why we love it: It's genuinely powerful, portable and easy to use, exactly what you want in a recovery tool that you can use anywhere.
Therabody Theragun Mini Plus – heated massage in your pocket
The Theragun Mini Plus delivers deep percussive massage in a portable design ideal for easing tension, loosening tight muscles and speeding up recovery wherever you are. With added heated percussive therapy and Bluetooth connectivity for app-guided routines, it brings a personalised feel to on-the-go recovery.
Key features:
Heated massage for soothing, deep muscle relief
Bluetooth connectivity for personalised, guided massage routines
Works with a range of optional attachments, including Cold Plus and Vibration Plus
Best for: All runners, marathon training
Why we love it: Heated percussive massage boosts recovery after long runs or long days, and the smart features make recovery feel easier and more enjoyable.
Apparel
Running socks – everyday essential that every runner loves
A true Christmas classic, and for good reason. A fresh pair of running socks is one of the simplest upgrades a runner can make, offering better comfort, moisture control and blister protection. They might be underrated, but they make a huge difference on every run. Runna's Performance Socks are designed to last mile after mile.
Key features:
Soft, durable performance materials
Improved moisture-wicking for dry, comfortable feet
Extra cushioning, targeted support
Best for: All runners
Why we love it: They’re a small gift with big impact.
Running Quarter Zip – winter essential for cold-weather miles
A quarter zip is the best addition to any winter running wardrobe. It keeps runners warm at the start of a chilly run while staying breathable as the pace picks up. Plus, new kit always adds a boost of motivation, something every winter runner appreciates. Runna's Quarter Zip is a standout: it’s warm, breathable, and complete with built-in thumb warmers and side pockets.
Key features:
Warm yet breathable fabric, ideal for cold-weather running
Helps regulate temperature as you warm up
Thumb loops and pockets for warmth and convenience
Best for: Winter runners
Why we love it: An essential that will carry you through the winter miles.
We hope this gift guide has given you inspiration for the runners in your life! You can also give the gift of motivation with a Runna gift card – a perfect way to boost someone’s training and support them every step of the way. Whether they’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, Runna has them covered and brings them one step closer to achieving their goals.