Go the distance in apparel designed to help you perform at your peak. With picks for men and women, everyone can find something new to love.
Women
1. Smartwool Run Hat
Shade your face while managing your temperature and sweat, thanks to the Merino wool headband in this cute hat. Also available as a visor. $28 smartwool.com
2. SkirtSports Kelly Bra
Meet your new breast friend, Kelly. She offers the support of a true pal and can be worn criss-cross or straight back. Pair her with interchangeable patterned straps for a fresh look. $60 skirtsports.com
3. Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Bra
Tame your tatas with this adjustable bra that busts bouncing in any cup size. Winner of countless awards, it features a full-back opening for easy on/off and seamless cups to prevent chafing. $79 shockabsorberusa.com
4. Lucy Pack-n-Dash Ultimate Tank
The perfect race-day tank! Smartly placed eyelets mean you’ll never have to poke holes to pin on your race number again. $55 lucy.com
5. Lucy Pack-n-Dash Ultimate Jacket
Use this convertible jacket in spring’s variable conditions. Switch from vest to shrug to full jacket in seconds, and look smashing any way you wear it. $118 lucy.com
6. New Balance Impact Hoodie
Wear this on brisk spring mornings and as you start to sweat, NB Ice technology will provide a tingling, cooling sensation. Love the perfectly placed media pocket. $65 newbalance.com
7. Moving Comfort Momentum Shorts
Go the distance in this long run-friendly favorite with updated styling and a comfy wide waistband. Stow tiny items in a hidden pocket. $46 movingcomfort.com
8. Icebreaker Rush 3/4 Tight
Colored tights are all the rage, but these ones deliver more than good looks. Made of Merino wool jersey fabric to keep you cool and smelling fresh with key details like reflective piping and a rear stash pocket. $90 icebreaker.com
9. Brooks Infiniti Short Tight
Choose these flattering short tights to pair with looser tops when it’s too hot for full tights. Built with smart features like a moisture-proof rear pocket and silcone gripper. $46 brooksrunning.com
10. Brooks D’Lite Reversible Racerback
Stay covered and cool in this featherweight mesh tank with ruching and a slightly see-through back. The fit is generous, so buy a size down. $40 brooksrunning.com
11. Merrell Theleon Tee
Prefer tees to tanks? Pick this feminine number with moisture-managing fabric and 20 UPF protection to keep sweat and sunburn at bay. $45 merrell.com
12. Moxie Cycling The Mullet Jersey
Look sexy and stylish on or off your bike in this fitted jersey made by and for women. Their take on basic black has a funky hi-vis print on back and t-back straps for max comfort. $65 moxiecycling.com
13. Pearl Izumi Elite In-R-Cool® Short
Chill out on your bike in these shorts with ELITE Transfer In-R-Cool® performance fabric that cools and protects in the sun. The anatomic chamois and silicone grippers keep them correctly placed when you’re in motion. $110 pearlizumi.com
14. Athleta Queen K Short
Our favorite tri short for fit and features. The chamois supports on rides without being too bulky on runs, and the high-rise back keeps your backside covered. With reflectivity for low-light conditions. $69 athleta.com
15. Smartwool PhD Cycle Ultralight Micro
If next-to-nothing cushioning delights you, there’s nothing better than the lightest Merino sock money can buy. The seamless toe provides a sublime fit, and they’ll last season after season. $16 smartwool.com
16. Athleta Rapanui Swimsuit
Designed for tri training and racing, this sports bra-styled swim top goes from swim to bike to run with ease. Supportive enough for smaller cup sizes to run in alone. Pair with matching bottoms. Top $54, Bottoms $46 athleta.com
17. SkirtSports Race Belt Skirt
Keep your backside covered with this cover-up skirt featuring handy snaps for your race number. Pair with bike shorts or your favorite active underthings. $45 skirtsports.com
18. Helly Hansen Pace 1/2 Zip LS
Boasting the lowest weight of any training top, this long-sleeve champ combines the best in cooling and stay-dry fabrics with a mesh back panel for pure running bliss. $70 hellyhansen.com
Men
19. Brooks LSD Lite Vest
Recently redesigned, this ultralight vest now has stretchy side panels for easy movement. Wind and weatherproof fabric make it ideal for spring. $75 brooksrunning.com
20. Helly Hansen Speed Jacket
Outrun the competition with a stretchy shell designed to breathe while blocking wind. The zip chest pocket fits phones or iPods, and best of all, it packs to the size of a Clif Bar. $170 hellyhansen.com
21. Brooks Race Day Singlet
Mesh fabric keeps you cool on race day so you can speed past the pack. With minimal seams for maximum comfort. Available in brights for optimal visibility. $30 brooksrunning.com
22. Brooks Board Runner 9” Short
If you’re new to racing, you may not be ready for short shorts. Ease your way into the sport with this long surf-inspired pair. There’s no liner so you can pick your own, and they do double duty for other active wear. $65 brooksrunning.com
23. Brooks Sherpa Race Shorts
Loved by racers, these 5” shorts are made from stretch fabric for easy movement with a wicking polyester liner to keep skin dry. $40 brooksrunning.com
24. New Balance Impact Short Sleeve
It looks like a typical polyester running tee, but the NB ICE–infused fabric lowers your skin temperature to keep you from overheating when temperatures soar. $40 newbalance.com
25. Zoot Ultra 2.0 Crx Socks
Keep your legs feeling as fresh at Mile 1 as Mile 26 with race-ready socks with graduated compression are designed to stabilize muscles, reduce foot fatigue, and block blistering. $60 zootsports.com
26. Helly Hansen Puls Training Jacket
Spinning your wheels on finding a perfect bike jacket? Pick Puls to stay seen and enjoy bike-built features like wind blocking, breathable rear grid, and open back stash pocket. $140 hellyhansen.com
27. Helly Hansen Pace Bike Shirt SS
Helly places performance fabric in all the right places, and this bike shirt is no exception. Built with HH Cool fabric all over and grid fabric in back to release moisture with Stay Dry technology that keeps you sweat-free on your toughest climbs. Rear pockets store tools and fuel. $90 hellyhansen.com
28. Pearl Izumi Elite In-R-Cool® Bib Shorts
This bib’s anatomically correct design provides a perfect fit, and cooling, sun-protecting fabric makes them ideal for racing. Odor-reducing technology means your friends will happily hug you at the finish line. $135 pearlizumi.com
29. Julbo Stunt Sunglasses with Zebra Lenses
Sure, they’re made for mountain bikers, but they’re great for a race. The grip nose and temples keep them put when you perspire, and they fit just right under your helmet. $90 julbousa.com
30. Incrediwear Pro-3 Socks
Perform your best in socks crafted with carbonized charcoal technology to increase circulation. This decreases foot fatigue while regulating temperature for endlessly sweat-free, happy feet. $14 buyincrediwear.com
31. Incrediwear Knee Brace
Active geranium bamboo charcoal in this brace promotes increased mobility and circulation with support you’ll notice immediately. Shown to reduce inflammation and swelling quickly, making it ideal for post-race use. $37 buyincrediwear.com
32. Zoot Ultra Run BIOwrap 6” Short
Endurance athletes love this short for race training. The BIOWrap liner supports quad muscles to reduce vibration and damage for enhanced performance. A runnable loose overshort provides coverage. $50 zootsports.com
33. Zensah Compression Calf Sleeves
Ranked as the #1 selling compression sleeves worldwide, Zensah’s unique knitting process makes them a standout in the industry. The graduated compression increases blood circulaton for enhanced performance and recovery. $40 zensah.com
34. Switch Vision H-Wall Sunglasses
Switch’s magnetic interchange lens system uses powerful magnets embedded in both the lenses and frames to create the cleanest and quickest lens swaps I’ve ever seen. The H-Wall is an all-sport champ with a lightweight frame, ventilation, and frames that stay in place. $95–115 switchvision.com
Aaron Lovell contributed to the reporting of this article.
