The Best Trail Running Gifts for 2025

In this episode, we get some amazing 2025 gift ideas from pro trail runners Max King and Amy Rusiecki, hosted by Tracer co-founder Joey Wilson. All gifts linked below! Subscribe to the TRACER podcast for more great conversations on getting faster, great gear, science-backed training, and more. Listen via your favorite podcasting app, or watch on Youtube!

Stocking Stuffers

Max: Deschutes Brewery Obsidian Stout

Max: Nerds Candy - local stores

Amy: “Cheerleader gloves” - local stores

Amy: Frame + printed photo

Joey: Silicon pill containers for storing salt pills and other small items

Joey: Zipper bags for organizing in vest/pack

Approx. $25

Max: AOS Skindoctor Salve for foot care and blister prevention

Amy: Goodr Sunglasses - I prefer the OGs in any bright color!

Amy: Drymax Socks - I prefer the HyperThin 

Joey: Hydrapak nutrition bottle 2-pack

Joey: Grip6 socks

Approx. $50-$100

Max: Heated Gloves, any brand but Max has these

Amy: Kahtoola Microspikes

Amy: TrailHeads Convertible Gloves

Joey: Salomon XA Filter Flask

Approx. $200

Max: Shoes - Salomon S/Lab UltraGlide - Coming February in USA

Max: Shoes - Salomon Winter Cross Spike

Max: ORORO Heated vest

Amy:  Inov8 Oroc aka spikey shoes

Amy: ​Coros Pace 3 watch

Joey: Rollerblade Lightning 3x110 inline skates

Joey: Salomon ADV 12 vest

$500+

Max: Max King Trail Running Camps - Youth and Adult Camps

Max: Salomon MTN 86 Carbon Skis

Amy: Entry fee into your next race

Amy: Nutrition coaching plan

Joey: Theragun Pro Plus (or any model of Theragun)