The Runner’s World team are always sweating the details as we put the latest gear through its paces. Our collective efforts have road-and trail-tested hundreds of products over the past year, and now we’ve compared notes and pored over the data to hand-pick the best of the best. Over the following pages, you’ll find the stand-out kit that has enhanced our running in 2025, all lined up on the red carpet to claim the coveted gongs in the various categories of our annual Gear Awards

SIX OF THE BEST

The nights are fair drawing in so it’s over to James Roddie to shed some light on the situation

Lightweight camping chairs are suddenly everywhere. Lara Dunn takes a load off and tries out two for size

We’ve been busy testing in the past year. Here is what we’ve found that works

From binocs to balms, comfy seats to crunchy snacks: a celebration of little treats that make all the difference.