To start running you need running shoes fitted to your stride and weather-appropriate clothing. In Canada, a headlamp and reflective vest for dark mornings and ice cleats for winter are worth adding, and run clubs and race teams wear matching shirts.
Need matching running shirts for your team? We make custom running shirts in Canada with no minimum order. Design work is free, names and numbers are included, and your team sees a mockup before you pay. Start your free design here.
Running Equipment Starter Kit
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1. Running Jerseys & Uniform
Run clubs, charity race teams and corporate relay teams wear matching shirts and singlets. We make sublimated running shirts and singlets in light, moisture-wicking fabric, with team names included.
Still need a team name? See our running, relay and track team names.
2. Running Shoes
Get fitted at a running store, where staff can watch your stride. Shoes are the one piece of running gear worth spending on.
3. Running Belt
A bounce-free belt carries your phone, keys and gels.
- WATERFLY Running Belt – a bounce-free belt for a phone, keys and gels.
4. Headlamp and Reflective Vest
From October to March, most runs before work or after dinner are in the dark.
- Lepro Rechargeable Headlamp, 2 Pack – USB headlamps with a red rear light.
- FREEMOVE Reflective Running Vest – a light hi-vis vest with reflective bands.
5. Winter: Ice Cleats and Gloves
Slip-on cleats grip packed snow and ice, and light gloves keep your hands warm.
- Yaktrax Run Traction Cleats – slip-on spikes and coils for packed snow and ice.
- Unigear Touchscreen Running Gloves – light liner gloves with over 14,000 reviews.
Running Equipment Checklist
- Team shirt or singlet
- Fitted running shoes
- Running belt
- Headlamp
- Reflective vest
- Ice cleats (winter)
- Running gloves
FAQ
What do I need to run in winter in Canada?
Ice cleats, a headlamp, a reflective vest, gloves and layers you can peel off as you warm up.
Conclusion
Running is the simplest sport to start. We recommend starting with fitted running shoes, a running belt, a headlamp and reflective vest for dark mornings, ice cleats for winter and matching shirts for your run club or race team.
Ready to get your team matching? Tell us your colours and logo, and we'll send a free mockup of your custom running shirts. No minimum order, made in Canada, and about 4 weeks to your door once approved. Start your design.
Playing more than one sport? See our equipment lists for every sport and team names for every sport.
