The 28 Best Cheap Gifts for Runners Who Already Have Everything
Essential stocking stuffers—or just surprise gifts—that don’t require coughing up much cash.
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Buying that perfect present for the runner on your list is not easy, especially when you’re on a tight budget. Instead of adding yet another expensive piece of gear to their collection, make your favorite runner feel special this holiday season with an inexpensive gift they’ll actually love and use for years to come.
And just because they don’t cost a fortune, doesn’t mean they aren’t high-quality—we’ve carefully curated a list of cheap gifts for runners, with each item priced under $50 (and most under $30) at the time of this writing. From running accessories to tiny tchotchkes, these products make great small gifts, stocking stuffers, or secret Santa presents—or you can combine a bunch for a fun gift basket.
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Casey Clark is a freelance journalist who specializes in beauty, health, and style-related commerce content. She graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in journalism. Her work has been published in Women's Health, Forbes, We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back, and more.
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.
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