Best gifts for runners

Top pick: the Shokz OpenRun Pro2. Open-ear headphones are the gift runners actually keep using — they hear traffic and their surroundings while music plays, and they're light and sweat-resistant enough for daily miles. Safe, useful, no sizing guess.

Who the others suit:

• Garmin Forerunner 970 — the serious racer who wants training load, recovery and race-day data.
• Garmin Instinct 3 Solar — trail and ultra runners who want a rugged watch that barely needs charging.
• Suunto Run — a solid GPS watch for someone newer to tracking.
• FlipBelt Classic — anyone who runs with a phone and keys; it's the belt runners recommend most.
• Endorphin Belt and Soft Flask Bundle — long-run hydration without a vest.
• The RunnerBox Gift Box — a fun, low-commitment pick for a runner you don't know well.
• Runner 26.2 Marathon Necklace — a keepsake for someone who just finished their first marathon.
• Nike Pegasus Premium — only if you know their size; it's a daily trainer, not a surprise gift.