There are plenty of ways to spot a fellow runner in a non-running environment. There’s the obvious stuff of course, like the shoes and the watch and the race talk (and maybe if it’s summer, the crazy tan lines). There’s the twitchy, distracted, and let’s just be honest here, irritable nature of the runner who hasn’t gotten out for a run yet.
But there are more subtle ways to convey to the world that your heart belongs to running. Like with jewelry. A simple but elegant necklace, ring, or pendant can signal it all without saying a word (or in the case of some of our finds here, with actual words).
We decided to go looking for the pieces that reveal your true nature. Here are a few of our favorite finds.
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Race Dog Tag
Get up to four lines with eight characters each printed on this dog tag, plenty of room for recording the location, date, distance, and finish time of a meaningful event.
Buy now: $46 (and up), etsy.com
Sterling Silver Marathon Necklace
This beautiful pendant necklace sports your accomplishment in Roman numerals.
Buy now: $35, shop.runnersworldblog.com
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Vintage Running Pendant
These handmade vintage-style running keepsakes are the perfect way to remember a PR or a meaningful race. Get the city, date, time, finish, or name of your race printed inside.
Buy now: $32, etsy.com
“13.1” Sterling Silver Matte Necklace
Mark that memorable moment with this handcrafted charm necklace.
Buy now: $20, shop.unnersworld.com
Run Quote Bangle
Wear this bangle to remind you that all accomplishments are just a series of steps, one mile at a time.
Buy now: $18, etsy.com
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Running Earrings
You can choose to engrave these elegantly understated earrings with “26.2,” “13.1,” or “Run.” Can’t decide? Then mix and match those options.
Buy now: $35, etsy.com
Sterling Silver Running Girl Silhouette Necklace
This simple pendant necklace says it all when it comes to the sport you love.
Buy now: $40, shop.runnersworldblog.com
Run Mantra Ring
When you start to struggle, just remember the four words wrapped around your finger, “I am a Runner.”
Buy now: $10, etsy.com
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Written Words Running Necklace
Whether it’s 13.1, 26.2, or even an Ironman, you can spell out your accomplishment with this fun necklace.
Buy now: $20, etsy.com
Winged Foot Sterling Silver Matte Necklace
This handcrafted charm captures the iconic image of track and field.
Buy now: $25, shop.runnersworldblog.com
Amy Schlinger is a health and fitness writer and editor based in New York City whose work has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, The New York Post, Self, Shape, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and more; The National Academy for Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) is extremely passionate about healthy living and can often be found strength training at the gym when she isn’t interviewing trainers, doctors, medical professionals, nutritionists, or pro athletes for stories.
