You were told, once upon a time, that running was a simple sport. All you need is some shoes and you’re good to go, and, technically, you don’t even need that. But then you met some runners and realised that reality was a fair bit different.

Luckily, we’ve waded through the mire, so-to-speak, to curate our gift picks for your running-mad friends and family for 2024. Think everything from stocking stuffers to the big stuff, and everything in between, let us take care of the thinking to make your festive shopping easier than ever for the runner in your life.

For Your Friend Who Is Running Speed Project (Solo) in 2025

340 miles across the desert from Santa Monica to Las Vegas? Apparently some people think this sounds like their idea of fun. And by some people, we mean our own Jonty. Deep in the block of high miles, calories are king for our man but don’t fret, we’re not going to suggest you foot the supermarket bill for your ultra running pals unless you’d be willing to ask for a loan from the bank. The next best thing? Anything from the Hyperice range. For £129 you can pick up the Hypervolt Go massage gun perfect to have in the bag or office draw for on-the-go massage relief. The Hypervolt 2 Pro (£329) is the older sibling, packing even more of a punch for the sore moments at ultra aid stations. And depending on how much you love them, you could drop a cool £899 for the Normatec 3 Legs compression boots for the full massage effect.

Available at hyperice.com

For Your Streetwear Loving Jet-setting Friend

That person in your life who is always somewhere new in the world. We all have one. Expert in living life from a carry-on bag yet remaining effortlessly cool and somehow still crushes training. On his way to the airport for a trip to Scandinavia, our mate johnnymeatless called in to grab some Norda 001 trail shoes recently, and it just makes sense. The hyper-tough, uber-cool Canadian shoes are the perfect blend of streetwear minimalism for exploring the streets and high-performance for a morning run. And they come with a cool shoe bag. 

£260 from Runlimited.co or in store.

For Your Gen-Z Brother Who Doesn’t Think Running Is Cool

“Why do you run all the time? It’s so boring” they ask as they glance up from TikTok, removing an Airpod. Try as you might, something doesn’t get through to them despite how fun your club runs are and how cool your newest outfit (picked up from us here, perhaps..!). Enter our friends at Mental Athletic. The French magazine draws inspiration from skateboarding, night clubs, zine-culture and more, blending it all into a publication storying every corner of running. From unsanctioned adventures through NYC with Orchard Street Runners, to escapes with elite runners, to the latest brand’s releases, Mental Athletic takes into an alternative look at running. Not so boring now, huh.

£25 from shop.mentalathletic.com

For Your Lifelong-Runner Dad Who Refuses to Buy Anything New

Fatherhood must change brain chemistry in a way that makes one refuse to admit when it’s time for some new stuff. Maybe it’s frugality; maybe just stubbornness, but he’s still rocking that cotton tee from the London Marathon 2005 and some multipack socks that shouldn’t even be fit to clean the floor with. For a stocking stuffer, £31 will get him a 2-pair pack of Bandit Grid Knit Run Socks so that you can finally persuade him to throw out his old Emmental-like socks. An added benefit is the end of endless jokes like “I’m wearing my religious socks today” (They’re holey), or “Got my golf socks on” (There’s a hole in one).

£31 from Runlimited.co or in store.

For Your Cousin Who Can’t Think Why She Bonked In Her First Half Marathon

You couldn’t believe how well she was doing for the first 8 miles of the race. That was until she began to look a little wobbly and pale until the finish line. She swears she ate breakfast and drank water. May we suggest a 12-Pack of Maurten Gel 100 to help carry her through her next race. Easy on the stomach and formulated in a lab to be the most effective source of carbs, Maurten is trusted by everyone from local club runners to the world’s top runners. £32.95 for 12 gels.

£32.95 from Runlimited.co or in store.

For Your Uncle Who Only Seems To Own Running Gear

He’s got all one could ever need to cover everything from a track 5000 to a multi-day mountain ultra adventure in the snow. However, because of this, there’s a high chance he’s showing up to Christmas dinner in a half-zip top, trackies and run hat. Ensure this will be the last time he does this by copping him a crisp new runlimited Run Together Tee. Heavy cotton, relaxed boxy fit, clean graphics, ideal for everyday use. No more sweaty gear at the dinner table!

£40 from runlimited.co or in store

For Your Favourite Dog-Human Running Duo

It’s really sweet how much they love running together and sometimes it’s even difficult to tell who is leading who. Maybe it’s mutual love of the KMs and each other that keeps them going rain or shine. Speaking of rain, remember that time you joined them for a soggy Sunday run, followed by brunch at their flat? The smell was…distinctive. Base notes of wet dog, middle scents of damp shoes, and finishing notes of kit drying on the radiator. Not exactly what you want over some Avocado toast. A Flying Horse Coffee Candle might do just the trick to take the edge off of those pungent fumes. Coffee, Tonka, Warm, Nutty, good enough to drink… 

£34.95 from Flying Horse Coffee.

Because You Are Disorganised and Forgot To Get Your Training Partner A Gift

Uh Oh. December 19th and you realise it’s too late to order your training partner that Coros Heart Rate Monitor they’ve been banging on about AND you can’t make it over to Cheapside to see us here in-store. Sad Face. Until you check our site and realise you can pick up a Runlimited Gift Card to send them and pretend none of this last minute rushing around ever happened.

Available at runlimited.co.

For Your Eco-Conscious, fun-loving Brother

The entire family agrees, it’s time that he meets a nice partner and tries settling down. What better way to help than with some chic new gear that he can rock at his club and spark up conversation with someone nice. Circle’s Windproof Jacket is not only the perfect windbreaker, shower-proof and lightweight, but it is sustainably sourced, made in Europe from 100% recycled and recyclable materials. Did we mention that it looks awesome? And it’s French, adding a whole other level of cool. Better set an extra place at the Christmas table for next year…!

£186 from runlimited.co or in store

For Your Mum Who Is Always Prepared

No matter where you go, she always seems to have exactly what you might need. Pack of tissues? Check. Tooth pick? Yes, of course. Ark of the Covenant? Probably. But where will she put everything she might need when she’s out for some morning miles? Think of the Salomon ADV Skin 12L Running Pack as a running equivalent of her seemingly bottomless handbag. With capacity for two soft hydration flasks (included, may we add) as well as 12 litres of storage evenly spread around the vest-like pack, she’ll have everything she (and, inevitably, you) could need. Plus, it’s available in two distinctive colours (Teal and Red) so she’ll be easy to spot when it comes to race day.

£140 from runlimited.co or in store

Written by Liam Dee