Perfect gifts for the graduating runner

1) An activity tracker

Fitbit Flex

$120.00

Wristbands that track anything from steps to stairs to calories burned are all the rage right now. If your graduate is into staying active, as well as gadgetry, this is the perfect gift.

2) A stylish running hat

Ciele GOCap

$45.00

We like this running hat because it looks good on and off the trails, is sweat-wicking and breathable. Plus, it can be folded up small enough to fit in a pocket for the ultimate convenience.

3) A cool new shirt

Tracksmith singlet

$65.00

Tracksmith’s signature diagonal stripe is inspired by Cornell University’s sashing ceremony, making it perfect for the runner who’s graduating. Tracksmith now has both men’s and women’s cuts.

4) Speedy new flats

Brooks Racer St 5

$120.00

No matter how tight the student budget is, a dedicated runner will be set for running shoes. What he or she may not have splurged for is a pair of racing flats. That’s where you come in.

5) A flashy water bottle

Fruition water bottle

$30.00

This bottle functions as a fruit infuser, allowing one to make homemade, healthy flavoured water from fresh or frozen fruit.

6) Create a DIY project with their old race gear

Homemade: priceless

From furniture to bedding to wall art, there are tons of things that one can do with old race bibs, medals, ribbons and t-shirts. For some inspiration, check out some of our favourite DIY projects.

7) A trinket to treasure

TheRunHome on Etsy

$22.00

There is an impressive amount of running-inspired jewellery out there, if you’re in the mood to search for it. For a relatively inexpensive price, you can find a piece that your runner will treasure forever. Checkout some of our favourites.

8) A cookbook

Oh She Glows by Angela Liddon

$35.00

If your graduate is about to join the real world where they’ll need to cook and fend for themselves (and they want to do it healthfully), start them off right with Angela Liddon’s bestselling cookbook.

9) A watch

Garmin Fenix 3

$625.00

If you really want to go all-out for your graduating runner, you can’t get any better than this top-of-the-line sports watch. With fitness tracking, GPS, recovery data and a virtual training partner, this watch can even determine your ground contact time

10) Sign the two of you up for a destination race

If you’re worried that you won’t get to see your graduate as much once their launched on their own, make sure you have planned time together by signing up for a destination race. How about Whistler, the Cayman Islands or Iceland?