Gifts for Runners in Singapore: A Christmas Guide by Budget

Buying for a runner is harder than it looks. They already own the shoes, they have strong opinions about socks, and the thing they would actually use is usually the thing they would never buy for themselves.

Here are Christmas gifts for runners in Singapore, sorted by budget, with what each one actually does and the date to order by so it arrives before the 25th.

Gifts for Runners at a Glance

The Deadline: Order by Monday 14 December

Orders on ATHLO+ are processed within 1–3 business days and then delivered within 3 to 5 business days, to Singapore addresses only. Count back from Christmas Eve and the last safe order date is Monday 14 December. Processing can run a little longer in peak periods, so earlier is safer.

• Free Delivery: Orders above $80 ship free. Under that, delivery is $5.
• Left It Late: Email hello@athlo.sg and ask for expedited delivery. It carries a $20 surcharge.

Under $50: Stocking Fillers They Will Actually Use

• ANS Superfood Energy Gels ($42 a box): Each gel carries 26g of carbohydrate. The Apple gel gets its caffeine from guarana, and the Sour Citrus is caffeine-free. Give them early so they can test the gels in training, and point them to our race fuel calculator to work out how many to carry.
• SUPERnatural+ Creatine Electrolytes, 7-Pack ($19): A week of sachets, each with 5g of creatine monohydrate and 500mg of sodium. It is built for daily use, so it suits the runner who also lifts.
• SUPERnatural+ SUPERflask, 500ml ($17): A soft flask that fits in a running vest or sits in the hand. It comes in Red or Hot Pink.
• Nordic Tigon Velocity Compression Socks, Mid ($20 a pair): Targeted compression in a nylon, polyester and spandex blend. Pick size S or L.
• Nordic Tigon Velocity Cap ($38): Lightweight and water-repellent, with reflective accents for night runs and early starts.

$50 to $150: The Upgrade They Keep Putting Off

• ANS Superfood Variety Bundle ($73): 20 gels in total, 10 Apple and 10 Sour Citrus, so they can find out which one their stomach prefers before race day. Add a pair of compression socks and the order clears $80 for free delivery.
• Aura Shades TORQ, Cream of the Crop ($129.90): Polarised Category 3 lenses that reduce glare from roads and water, in a lightweight TR90 frame. Not sure they need polarised? Read our guide to polarised vs non-polarised lenses first.
• Nordic Tigon Velocity Tights ($109): A close fit with light compression, and pockets at the back and sides for gels or a phone. The women's pair is a 3-inch cut and weighs just 100g. The men's pair is a 5-inch cut.

$150 to $500: The Big Present

• Garmin Forerunner 165 ($238): A GPS running watch with a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, wrist-based heart rate, and daily suggested workouts that adapt after every run. A sensible first serious watch.
• Theragun mini, 3rd Generation ($339): The smallest Theragun, at roughly 0.41–0.45 kg, with three attachment heads. Small enough to live in a gym bag, which is exactly where it gets used.
• Garmin Forerunner 265 ($478): Steps up to a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with music, and measures running dynamics such as cadence, stride length and ground contact time from the wrist.

Torn between watches? The chooser on our Garmin collection asks a few questions and lands on one.

The Experience Gift: A Lab VO₂ Max Test

For the runner who reads every number on their watch, a lab test gives them the measured one. The VO₂max Test with FORGED by ReFormd ($228) measures VO₂max and the key ventilatory threshold and gives heart rate zones to guide training intensity. It is done on a run or a bike at CityLink Mall.

The test is booked for a set time, so check their calendar before you pick a slot, or book it together. Our guide to VO2 max tests in Singapore explains what happens on the day.

Gift Shopping with ATHLO+

Every product above ships from ATHLO+ to any address in Singapore. Order by Monday 14 December for Christmas, and remember that orders above $80 ship free.

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Ready to help them plan race-day fuel as well? Read our guide on how many carbs you need per hour of exercise next.