The 24 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Run

If your dad or dude loves to run at night, you can make those post-dusk jogs a whole lot safer by gifting him this illuminated running chest strap. It comes with a 5-year full money-back guarantee and can be charged via a USB—all he has to do is charge it up, turn it on, and go.

Keep Dad comfortable, dry, and warm (but not too warm) with the Teca Calido jacket from B-Corp company Cotopaxi. While it's perfect for chilly morning or evening jogs, the featherlight insulated jacket even packs into its own chest pocket for easy storage as he heats up on his run.

This backpack is perfect for getting Dad where he needs to go while keeping everything dry. It’s compact without compromising storage space, and it’s simple enough that he won’t lose his stuff in a sea of a thousand pockets. (Bonus: Timbuk2 is famously comfortable for biking with, so if your dad likes to ride, too, it’s a great pick.)

Nothing beats a reliable daily trainer. If Dad’s current pair has seen better days, check out one of our favorites in the Ghost 15. Supported by a plush-but-durable sole and an insole that molds beautifully to his feet, this shoe will have him tapping out mile after mile with a carefree jaunt.

Help him keep track of his training with this journal. It not only has spots for him to keep his running information, but also a mood, energy level, and weather tracker to help get a more well-rounded understanding of his performance.

Regular running may provide a serious endorphin boost, but it can also trigger some serious muscle soreness. If your dad is in need of some serious post-run R&R, this highly rated Theragun Mini is the perfect solution. Delivering mini-strikes that help break up tension and soreness, this petite model is the perfect size for tossing in a gym bag or stashing in a nightstand drawer for serious healing.

This touching memoir by Dick Hoyt, who pushed his wheelchair-using son, Rick, in 32 Boston Marathons, tells the story of how the pair changed road-racing. The elder Hoyt passed away in 2021 at the age of 80, but the 2013 Jimmy V ESPY Award-winning duo’s legacy of love and sportsmanship will live on forever.

Even if your dad or partner isn't exactly ready to claim victory at Boylston Street any time soon, a good pair of running sneakers will rarely go unappreciated.

The New Balance 880 is a workhorse training shoe that won’t break the bank, coming in at just $135 at the time of this writing. The testers at Runner’s World rave about the shoe’s recent update, which features a softer cushion that still offers bounce.

Running in the Cold are great, but what if he needs to keep more than just his phone within reach when he runs? This clever hydration belt has room for the two included BPA-free bottles, has a waterproof pocket for his preferred device, and can fit waists ranging from 27 to 37 inches.

This simple long sleeve shirt is perfect for lounging on the couch or keeping warm on a chilly morning run. It's designed to feel like a beloved, broken-in T-shirt and is made from super soft, quality cotton that he won't want to take off.

These hats are one of the most affordable products on the Tracksmith site, and a great way for Dad to get a taste of luxury running gear without breaking the bank. They are made from thick, high-quality cotton, and have a super flattering and comfortable fit. Great for everything from running to everyday wear, he won't want to take it off.

What's the worst feeling when you head out for a morning run? Discovering that your shoes are still damp from that puddle you jogged through the night before. Luckily, with this forced-air boot and garment dryer, the dad on your list will never have to deal with a damp pair of sneakers or sweaty gear again.

Shopping for someone who could use a post-run pick-me-up? This 24-pack of hydration gels comes in a range of decadent fruit and dessert flavors, including strawberry banana, tri-berry, jet blackberry, salted caramel, chocolate outrage, and vanilla bean.

The pouches are small enough to tuck into a pocket or belt bag while on a run, and reviewers love them, with more than 9,100 customers giving them an average rating of 4.8 stars, calling the gel inside “lifesaving goo.”

For Chilly Morning Jogs and your hubby. And while they'll certainly benefit you, he'll surely be happy to have stink-free running shoes, too, especially as the weather warms up, and those jogs get a whole lot sweatier.

If the dad in your life prefers his off-road miles, chances are he’ll be thrilled to have a pair of these recently updated shoes from Altra. This newest entry in the Lone Peak line or trying in vain to do the Sunday crossword. You can check out his latest work below.

Lululemon has Dad covered, both figuratively and literally, with this near-seamless mesh tee that can keep him comfortable on a hot day—and just as easily blend in at a social gathering.

Unlike kids in cartoons, plenty of runners love getting a nice pair of socks, especially ones they can use to recover in comfort. Dad will appreciate these Feetures models in particular—they aren’t so tight that they’re uncomfortable, but rather supportive and form-fitting. Each pair even comes with dedicated left and right socks to fit even more snugly.

These running-specific earbuds from Jabra pack plenty of impressive features into a budget-friendly package. Active noise cancelation, ambient noise pass-through, and customizable EQ are all built into the pair from the get-go, all at a price that won’t have you fretting about Dad losing one.

Give Dad the fuel he needs to tackle a day on his feet with this easy-to-use espresso machine from De’Longhi. Not only can it pull two delicious shots of espresso at once, but it also has a built-in milk steamer and custom settings for different drink styles. And it all fits tidily on a kitchen counter.