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Marathon racers are a special breed. They live for the race, to push their bodies further than they ever imagined they could go and to accomplish a great thing such as running 26.2 miles! I would love to share with you some gift ideas for the marathon runner in your life who is special to you!
Runner Gifts for Marathon Racers
There’s gifts here that are perfect to give to a runner whose just completed a marathon or for any occasion that calls for gift ideas for marathon racers. I tried to include a mix of practical, sentimental, and fun gifts for every type of marathon racer in your life!
PR Race Bib and Medal Holder
Every racer is proud of their racing medals. They worked hard for them! This race bib and medal holder is a great and artistic way for them to display their hard-earned racing mementos!
Strava Mapped Run Coffee Mug
This mug comes personalized with any run map of your choice. Find one of the marathon runner’s personal bests, choose their favorite route, or map out an important marathon that they’ve run in the past.
26.2 Boston Marathon Beanie
Anyone, whether they’ve run the Boston Marathon or a different marathon altogether, would appreciate this cold weather beanie that displays the distance they’ve run right on the front!
Shokz OpenRun Pro Headphones
Most people who exercise, in whatever shape or form, have a need for earphones to listen to music while they workout. When someone is running and using traditional earphones, their arms can get tangled up in the cords. Bluetooth earphones are the perfect solution to that, allowing them to enjoy their music without the inconvenience of cords being in their way!
Marathon Map and Display Frame
I love this frame as a gift for a marathon runner that’s finished a big race recently. Customize it with the race’s location, route, and their time. Then add a celebratory photo.
LED Headlamp for Night Running
Hardcore runners might take to the streets at night. They need visibility for themselves as well as others, and this LED headlamp is perfectly suited to help with that!
Little Miss Runderful Tote
Jump on the Little Miss bandwagon with this cute running themed tote! Great for the little miss runderful in your life (get it?). The best part? You can even personalize it with her hair color and name!
Flipbelt Running Belt
Running belts allow runners to carry what they need while they go for runs or participate in races. They can store their phone, ID and other cards, money, and much more in these belts. The bonus of this Flipbelt here is that it is reflective so it can be the perfect accessory for night running as well.
Marathon Race Log Book
Marathon races can use this gift to track all their races, including stats and other information. I like that it also has room for photos and keepsakes making it both a nice way to log records and hold onto memories too.
Hydration Pack for Runs
Most runners don’t like to carry water bottles with them if they can help it. A hydration pack to carry on their back and take a drink as needed works for many. That way they can carry their water and keep hydrated as they run!
iPhone Armband
iPhone armbands for those runners with iPhones is a great gift so they can carry their phones and listen to music as they run.
Run Necklace for Runners
Celebrate the marathon runner’s accomplishments or give this as a gift to inspire any runner in your life. Sometimes simple is better, and that rings true for this pretty stamped necklace.
Knit Cap with Reflective Strip
For those runners dedicated enough to run in the cold and the dark, a knit cap with a reflective strip is the perfect gift to keep them running and safe at the same time!
All-weather Reebok Running Gloves
These gloves are great for protecting your favorite marathon racer’s hands from the wind and water. They also have the added benefit of increased visibility with reflective material.
GPS Running Watch
Any racers who love fitness trackers or smart watches would love the Forerunner GPS running watch from Garmin. It tracks steps, distance, and heart rate among other things. What a huge benefit to a marathon racer, especially one in training!
“She believed she could so she did” Journal
The quote, “She believed she could, so she did” is so perfect for a marathon racer. This journal will allow them to write whatever they want to write, racing related or not!
“It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish” Wall Decal
This wall decal is shaped like a shoeprint and reminds your favorite marathon racer that finishing is what matters, not the beginning or whether or not they are fast enough. If they finish, or do their best, then they have won!
Reasons to Run Print
This piece of wall art is also a good reminder, that they are running their own race and shouldn’t compare their progress or goals to anyone else’s. It matters more how much they have accomplished and where they are going.
KT Tape Pro
KT Tape is a great tool for those who need extra support on a joint or part of their body that needs the help. It can help with a bad knee, muscles or tendons, and other joints as well. Runners deal with pain and injuries sometimes that aren’t bad enough to keep them from running but are enough that they need some extra support, and this tape is a big help with that!
Shoe Lace Tags (Customized)
This is a simple gift for marathon racers that can easily hold so much significance, especially for the right person. These shoe lace tags can be added to any lace up shoes to inspire a runner or celebrate an accomplishment.
It comes personalized with any message so put your unique touch on it for a truly one of a kind running gift.
The marathon racer in your life will appreciate any one of these gift ideas. They always love running tools and gifts that encourage them or help them be a better runner!
