Gifts for Runners: Ideas by Budget to Get It Right This Christmas

Compressport Pro Racing Socks V3

Technical running socks designed to prevent blisters. They wear out quickly, so an extra pair always gets used.

For the runner still going out in cotton socks and coming home with blisters. They will feel the difference on the first long run.

Buff Original EcoStretch neck gaiter

The most versatile piece of winter running kit. It works as a gaiter, a hat or a headband.

For the runner who heads out at 7 a.m. in January and comes back with a frozen face.

TriggerPoint massage ball

For loosening calves, the sole of the foot and glutes after a run. It fits in any bag.

For the runner who complains about tight calves every Sunday after the long run.

“Correr o morir” by Kilian Jornet

The story of the world’s best-known mountain runner, in Spanish (published in English as “Run or Die”).

For the runner who dreams of the mountains even if they train in the park. They will read it in one go.

“Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall

The book that turned thousands of readers into runners, here in its Spanish edition.

For someone just starting out and still unsure whether running is for them. It might be the push they need.

TriggerPoint GRID foam roller

The best-known foam roller for muscle recovery, with a textured surface that mimics a hands-on massage.

For the runner who always says they will stretch tomorrow. With a roller in the living room, they end up using it in front of the TV.

Flipbelt Classic running belt

A zipless tubular belt for carrying a phone, keys and gels without bouncing. Mind the size: it goes by waist size.

For the runner who runs with the phone in hand or keys jangling in a pocket.

Polar H10 chest strap

The benchmark heart rate sensor. It is more accurate than wrist heart rate during intervals and connects to almost any watch or app. More in our guide to max heart rate.

For the runner who checks the heart rate on their watch and does not trust it. The strap settles the question.

Shokz OpenMove headphones

Bone conduction headphones that leave your ears open, so you can hear traffic while you run.

For the runner who never goes out without music and worries about not hearing cars.

Petzl Actik Core headlamp

Rechargeable and designed for night or mountain running. Essential for anyone who runs before sunrise in winter.

For the runner who can only train after dark in winter, so they get home seeing where they step.

Box of 12 Maurten Gel 100

The gels many elite athletes use, with 25 g of carbohydrate each. A good gift for someone training for a marathon. Our guide to running gels explains how to use them.

For the runner preparing their first marathon and reading forums about what to take during the race.

Garmin Forerunner 165 watch

A complete, easy-to-use GPS running watch with an AMOLED screen and training plans. It is the entry point to Garmin’s running range. To compare models, see our guide to the GPS running watch.

For the runner still using their phone to count kilometres. They will see their progress week by week.

COROS Pace 4 watch

The ultralight alternative to Garmin, from a brand focused on distance and trail runners.

For the runner who forgets to charge their watch and wants a light one that lasts for weeks.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones

The high end of bone conduction, with about 12 hours of battery.

For the runner who spends hours on the road with a podcast and still wants to hear the street.

Theragun Mini 2.0 massage gun

The compact version of Therabody’s massage gun, easy to take to races.

For the runner who comes home with heavy legs and asks you for a massage.