Whether you're shopping for a seasoned ultrarunner or someone taking their first tentative steps into the world of trail running, these curated essentials provide the perfect foundation for unforgettable runs.
Whether you are buying a present for your favourite park runner or a mountain marathon master, they will know the endorphin rush from getting outdoors.
For the most part, running is just about putting your shoes on and getting out the door. But there are some products that make it just that little bit more fun.
Here’s a roundup of gift ideas curated by our team of fleet-footed adventurists.
Gift guide for die-hard runners who refuse to hang up their shoes for winter
It all starts with the legs
Alastair Humphreys’ favourite tights “in 14 years of proud tight wearing” are the Koulin Trail Tights. It’s the super handy thigh pocket that stands out for Alastair. But they also come with a rear zipped pocket for your valuables – and they’re treated with Polygiene! Pong-free runs await.
See and be seen
Manta is a great choice as a running headtorch. It is comfortable to wear and has a rear red caution light for urban running through the winter. This 300 lumen rechargeable head torch has 11-hour max power burn time and an adjustable beam for off-road running.
Save energy running up hill
Folding neatly into four sections, the Nanolite running poles are one of the lightest folding trekking poles available. The Nanolites are ideal for ultralight backpacking and mountain running – situations where trekking poles make a big difference to speed and comfort but keeping a low pack weight is still essential. They’re fully collapsible too, folding down into four separate parts so you can stash them away inside your pack or neatly attach them to the back of your running vest. They would look great wrapped up as an oversized cracker.
Morphosis Jacket
Being perfectly layered for the activity and conditions has become a bit of an obsession for us. Morphosis Jacket – is a real game changer for winter running. The Morphosis Jacket keeps the wind off and provides just enough warmth over a long-sleeved base layer without that notorious boil-in-the-bag feeling.
Extreme protection
We feel the cold first in our extremities. If you know someone who gets very cold fingers when running in Winter our Specta Pullover Gloves will make their runs so much more enjoyable! We have worn them on a -5 degrees weather and they’ve kept our hands toasty warm. Touchscreen compatibility ensures full control over your devices for navigation and selecting your soundtrack to suit.
Gift with confidence
Each item in this selection has earned its place through countless miles of testing in the Lake District and beyond. That's why each piece comes with our Alpine Bond guarantee – we stand behind the quality and durability of our equipment. With our 123-day returns policy, there's plenty of time to ensure each gift is welcomed into its new home. You can return or exchange your gifts online or in any store.
What if you still can't choose?
Our hand-picked running gifts have been chosen from our extensive range of products for adventure loving runners. If one of these hasn't ticked your boxes, or you are buying for someone else and getting tied up in jargon, just hop on to the live chat at the bottom of the page, or visit one of our stores for more expert advice.
Gift Cards - For when you are struggling to find that perfect running gift
If, even after all of these great ideas, you are still struggling to put your mouse on that perfect present, our gift cards come to the rescue. We have physical gifts cards you can send to your loved ones, an Alpkit Foundation Giving Card and an e-Gift Card for when time has got you beat. These can be redeemed online or instore.
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