The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Run
From gear to recovery accessories, she’ll think of you every time she logs miles.
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. be spent brunching and relaxing at home, but you know your mom really just wants to log some?
Mother’s Day could be spent brunching and relaxing at home, but you know your mom really just wants to log some quiet early-morning miles For Her Pre-Run Routine coffee. Whether she’s an avid runner, occasional jogger, or just enjoys taking a few laps around the block to get her heart pumping, you want to tailor her Mother’s Day gift to her interests.
We tapped Melanie Yates, Senior Service Editor for Best Products and gift shopping expert for some insight on creative, thoughtful presents. “Focus on smaller accessories, supplements, recovery products, and fun running gifts to celebrate Mom’s achievements. Think: running belts/Other Hearst Subscriptions, sunscreen, cooling muscle rubs, and packs of her favorite gels or gummies,” she suggested. “If she’s proud of the time she made in her latest race, consider getting her a mug or water glass customized with the name, time, and route of the course.”
We’ve curated some of our favorite products for moms, stepmoms, mother figures, and moms-to-be, whether they’re new to the sport, training for their first 5K, or are competitive racers trying to shave minutes off their marathon time. These Mother’s Day gifts cover nearly every niche from training gear to run-focused reading and have earned rave reviews from fellow moms, so we guarantee you’ll find something on here that will make this Mother’s Day her best one yet.
Ellen McAlpine is a commerce editor and writer at Hearst Magazines, covering tech, fitness, lifestyle, and beyond. In her time as a writer, she’s covered everything from top tech items like running watches and ring lights to phone cases and beauty tools.
Before joining Runner's World, Gabrielle Hondorp spent 6 years in running retail (she has tested top gear from shoes, to watches, to rain jackets which has expanded her expertise—and her closets); she specializes in health and wellness, and is an expert on running gear from head-to-toe. Gabi began her journalism career as a Digital Editorial Fellow for Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine, and has since advanced to a Runner's World Editor specializing in commerce. She has a double degree in English and Media and Communication from Muhlenberg College where she also ran cross country and track.
Tom Price is an Associate Editor of Reviews for Popular Mechanics, The Best Trail Running Shoes Runner's World, and Bicycling. He has previously covered product reviews, startup news, and even professional wrestling. In his free time, he enjoys watching pretentious TV, low-brow movies, and exercising for beauty, not health. If you are interested in exploring more of his work, check out his website.
Watch Next
Tested and Reviewed: Brooks Ghost vs. Glycerin
Score This Horizon Fitness Treadmill for 52% Off
Nutrition - Weight Loss
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below