The 35 Best Mother's Day Gifts for Runners

Earlier this year, Women’s Health did a full review of the Oura Ring Gen 4, and found that it is a sleek, lightweight wearable that offers advanced health insights tailored for runners. Its 24/7 heart rate monitoring provides real-time feedback on cardiovascular performance, while the enhanced sleep tracking and readiness scores help optimize recovery. It has a great benefit for women with cycle tracking, as well.

With the sunny summer months coming up, Mom can protect herself on hikes, runs, and days on the water with this extremely lightweight hoodie. Its stretchy, technical knit wicks moisture and provides UPF 50+ sun protection. The hood provides a little bonus coverage that a traditional sun protection shirt might not offer.

This Lululemon bag is a stylish staple for active moms as it is both durable and an ideal size. Mom can wear it on the waist like a fanny pack or across the chest for a closer and more secure fit. It’s great for long walks and even works great for carrying your vacation essentials without lugging a huge tote around with you. It comes in 18 different colors and has multiple pockets to keep everything inside organized.

During family trail outings, the little ones might not be able to make it the full length of the loop. This child carrier from Osprey is the perfect solution, it features front-facing arm loops for an easier way to load and buckle in your child, while an adjustable torso length offers small and tall parents a comfortable carry experience.

If she’s amping up the mileage—or just in need of a new pair of trainers—the Brooks Ghost is a great all-around training shoe for everything from marathons to speed work. These shoes come in a bunch of different colors and feel great without being heavy. Our team here at Runner's World loves this pair of shoes and named them the best overall running shoe.

Mom will appreciate having a massage gun available after her long runs and cross-training. This pick from Therabody has an ergonomic handle that’s easy for her to hold, whether she’s relieving aches in her calves or her shoulders. This model has five different massager speeds, making it easy for mom to choose her level of post-workout relief.

The Goodr OG Sunglasses are an affordable staple in the running community and a great way to keep your mom’s eyes protected during those sunny summer runs. The sunglasses are built specifically for running and have a lightweight, secure frame as a result. All lenses from the company are polarized and have 100 percent UV protection to reduce glare and damaging brightness. The OG Sunglasses are also scratch-resistant.

Chosen by the RW staff as the best pair of headphones for running, the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 Headphones make a great gift to elevate mom’s daily runs. Our testing team found that the headphones’ exterior is soft to the touch, features smooth contours that reduce pressure points, and feels well-balanced while running.

Our editors also recommend these tablets as the best electrolyte tablets for their flavor, portability, and accessibility. These are great for the mom on the move, especially if she likes longer runs and requires a quick, easy hydration solution. The tablets come in a tube that fits easily in a running belt or vest. This bulk pack will have Mom run-ready for weeks.

Consider yourself an A+ partner, kid, or support system if you gift the mom in your life a subscription to Runner’s World+, an exclusive access pass to the magazine, digital articles, training plans, the RW+ community, and our coaches.

Help Mom stay cool and collected with the Smartwool Active Mesh Racerback Tank Top, designed for active comfort during workouts and outdoor activities. Made with TENCEL and mesh zones, this tank offers moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, and odor-resistant properties that move with even the most active mom.

For any mom with younger kids, the Thule Urban Glide 2 is one of our top-rated jogging strollers. The stroller is built with a large storage section for snacks, gear, and any other necessities so you can keep jogging for longer without needing to head back home.

The jogging stroller has seamless swivel and frictionless wheels so moms can run at their own pace. It is also available in a two-seater option for parents with two little ones.

This roller from Roll Recovery sets Mom up for a quick at-home tissue massage that doesn’t require a battery or a charger. You can use the adjustment dial to reduce or increase the force as needed for the perfect massage targeting IT-bands, quads, hamstrings, calves, shins, gluteus, arms and more, making it perfect for post-run recovery.

If the mom you’re gifting for is in the market for a boost of speed on their daily runs, she should certainly be pleased with the Hoka Clifton 10 running shoes. Built on a legacy of supportive cushioning and responsive movement, the Clifton 10 shoes are no exception, with this iteration adding three millimeters to the stack height while still shedding weight compared to the last model. The shoe is designed for the every day run, so expect comfort and consistency above all else.

Written by former Runner’s World editor Ali Nolan, this women's guide to marathons will teach Mom everything she needs to know about the big 26.2

Most marathon training manuals are written by men, which means they don’t necessarily consider women-specific issues, like different body types, strengths and weaknesses, hormones, and menstruation cycles, when it comes to training. Regardless of her running level, Master the Marathon can help prepare her for the marathon journey ahead.

If Mom wants to keep up her training going even on the days she can’t make it out for a run, this workout bundle is an ideal gift. It comes with five stackable workout bands, five latex resistance loop bands, one figure-eight resistance band, one jump rope, one hand grip strengthener ring, one cooling towel, one headband, one exercise guide, one waterproof carrying bag, one set of cushioned soft-grip handles, one door anchor, and two ankle straps.

Our editors chose this sunscreen as the best for top performance, and the mom in your life could certainly use a high-performing sunscreen this summer. Our team found that, unlike most sunscreens, it isn’t water-based; it’s more concentrated, so you need less. RW's testers also found that it didn’t sweat off during workouts, making it perfect for an outdoor run in the sun.

Pups are part of the family, too! So for the outdoorsy dog mom, the Ruffwear Trail Runner Belt is a must. It is a hands-free running solution with two zippered pockets for essentials like keys, phones, and pick-up bags, while the leash attachment system is compatible with most leashes. Adjustable for a secure fit, this belt is perfect for enhancing outdoor adventures with Fido.

If you’re struggling to pick just one gift for the running mom in your life, this Runner Box from Fuel Goods covers a lot of bases. It comes with snacks, gel chews, electrolyte powders, sunscreen, and even a shaker bottle. Because each box is mostly one-off products, you can get this for Mom over and over again.

For a busy mom who loves to run, having a treadmill at home is a dream. Spoil her this Mother’s Day with this folding treadmill from Horizon that our editors tested and named the best budget option. It's a small-bodied folding treadmill and is easy to get on and go, with six built-in programs and Bluetooth connectivity. It’s recommended for runners under six feet tall.