Celebrate Global Running Day: The Best Gear for Runners
From hydration packs and biometric wearables to functional nutrition and recovery tools, these products will help runners looking to train harder, recover faster and fuel better
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Whether you’re racing toward a fall marathon, deep in the rhythm of summer training, or simply refreshing your wellness routine, these products are the best ways to support your performance, recovery and daily health. From advanced tech to everyday essentials, here’s what runners should shop now.
Gear & Apparel
Osprey Duro Dyna Running Vests ($95–$165)
These minimalist hydration vests are available in four sizes and are designed to keep essentials close without bouncing. They feature a built-in reservoir, ergonomic harness pockets and a streamlined fit, perfect for long-distance runners who want to go far without feeling weighed down.
The Endorphin Belt
Designed with long-distance runners in mind, the Endorphin Belt offers a lightweight, low-profile option for carrying essentials. It features a waterproof phone pocket with two compartments, a stretch nylon pouch for hydration bottles up to 16oz and dual-adjustment straps for a secure, bounce-free fit. The belt also includes two exterior loops for gels or nutrition, making it practical for both training and race day.
Tracksmith Apparel
From its luxuriously soft Brighton Base Layer made of temperature-regulating Merino mesh to the redesigned Session Shorts with a silky Italian liner, Tracksmith’s apparel merges performance and aesthetic. The Session Tee rounds out your daily kit with lightweight stretch, anti-microbial fabric and a relaxed fit ideal for all types of runs.
Sensoria Smart Sock v2.0 & Core
This smart running sock uses textile sensors to track cadence, impact and foot strike. Paired with the Sensoria Core and app, it delivers real-time audio coaching to reduce injury risk. The post-run dashboard tracks trends over time and even logs shoe wear with a virtual closet and odometer system.
Tech & Wearables
Apple Watch Series 10
The Series 10 delivers detailed running metrics including stride length, ground contact time and vertical oscillation. Features like Pacer, Race Route, Automatic Track Detection and Training Load help guide your workouts based on real-time effort and sustainable volume.
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin’s newest Forerunner adds AMOLED clarity, a built-in LED flashlight and new performance analytics like running economy and tolerance. With a 15-day battery life and integrated training plans, it’s ideal for athletes focused on long-term endurance goals. Garmin is also launching its own marathon series this fall in Toledo, OH and Tucson, AZ—both USATF-certified and BQ-eligible.
Apple Fitness+
Just in time for Global Running Day, Apple is releasing a new treadmill workout with Raymond Braun and Scott Carvin, plus updated Time to Run episodes featuring iconic locations like Central Park, Rio and Rome. The Yoga for Every Runner series with Scott Jurek and Jessica Skye remains a go-to for balance, mobility and form.
Running Tips from Apple Fitness+ Trainers:
Sherica Holmon advises beginners to alternate running and walking to build endurance. Cory Wharton-Malcolm recommends breaking your run into mental checkpoints, by song, mile, or landmark. Emily Fayette suggests using speed bursts like sprinting during choruses or racing toward visual targets to gradually build speed.
Zombies, Run! by ZRX
This immersive app transforms your daily run into a survival story. Choose missions, outrun the undead and collect virtual supplies, all while syncing with your own playlist. It’s a fitness experience wrapped in a narrative, just in time for the release of the movie 28 Years Later this summer.
Post-Run Picks
Rally Recovery Device
Launched this week, Rally redefines muscle recovery with its low-impact, orbiting pad designed for deep myofascial release. Approved by experts like Dr. Dan Giordano PT, DPT, and Dr. Aaron Casp, MD, the device warms tissues and helps release tension without the sometimes jarring effect of percussion guns.
Aletha Health Tools
Aletha’s suite of products, The Mark, Range, Orbit and Band, targets iliacus tension, a frequently overlooked source of hip and low back pain in runners. Founded by physical therapist Christine Koth, Aletha’s at-home solutions address root causes of muscular imbalance rather than just symptoms.
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
Oribe’s award-winning dry shampoo absorbs oil and refreshes hair without leaving residue or buildup. Designed to extend blowouts and maintain scalp health, it’s perfect for runners heading from workout to meeting without time for a wash.
Fuel & Hydration
David Bar – Red Velvet
Each David bar packs 28g of protein, zero sugar and just 150 calories, now in a decadent new Red Velvet flavor. With layers of vanilla and chocolate cake batter with creamy frosting, cookie crisps and white chocolate chunks, the bar is dessert-level indulgence for serious refueling.
Pressed Juicery Acai Protein Bowl + Blue Aura Energy Shot
Pressed Juicery’s Acai Protein Bowl features 27g of protein, collagen, fruit and crunchy whey protein puffs for a satisfying pre- or post-run meal. Meanwhile, the Blue Aura Energy Shot provides 100mg of green tea caffeine, L-theanine and immune-supporting spirulina in a 2-oz boost. Pressed offers convenient delivery or pick-up after your hardest runs.
FitVine Bubbly Rosé Active Wine
Celebrate post-run or post-race with FitVine’s crisp, dry bubbly in a sleek, shatterproof aluminum bottle. With notes of berries and citrus and zero sugar, it’s a festive way to toast your effort, whether at the beach, on the pickleball court, or trackside.
Ninja CREAMi
This 7-in-1 frozen treat maker is a game-changer for wellness-focused foodies. Use it to prep your own high-protein ice creams or low-sugar smoothie bowls with complete control over ingredients. With a growing recipe base online, recovery snacks just got way more fun.