These are our favorite ultrarunning essentials: shoes, fuel, gear, and more. Some links are affiliate links, which help support the site at no extra cost to you.
👟 Trail Running Shoes
- ALTRA Men's Lone Peak 9 – Cushioned and trail-ready. View on Amazon
- ALTRA Women's Lone Peak 9 – Built for comfort and long miles. View on Amazon
- Men's Olympus 5 Trail Running Shoe – High cushion + rugged grip. View on Amazon
- HOKA Women's Running Shoe – Trusted choice for ultradistance. View on Amazon
- Topo Men's MTN Racer 4 – Lightweight with solid grip. View on Amazon
- Topo Women's MTN Racer 4 – Designed for technical terrain. View on Amazon
🍬 Running Nutrition
- Tailwind Mandarin (50 Servings) – Endurance fuel + hydration. View on Amazon
- Tailwind Single-Serve 8 Pack – Try multiple flavors on the go. View on Amazon
- GU Energy Gels (24-pack) – Fast carbs for long miles. View on Amazon
- Organic Fruit Smoothie Gels (12 pack) – Gentle, fruity fuel. View on Amazon
- Honey Stinger Salted Caramel Waffles – Ultra-favorite snack. View on Amazon
- Clif BLOKS Energy Chews – Electrolytes + fast fuel. View on Amazon
🎒 Ultrarunning Gear
- Salomon Active Skin 12 Vest – Comes with 2 soft flasks. View on Amazon
- Black Diamond Distance Z Poles – Foldable + lightweight. View on Amazon
- UltraFlask Speed 500ml/600ml – Collapsible soft bottle. View on Amazon
- Slim Running Belt – Lightweight pouch for phone & gels. View on Amazon
- Body Glide For Her Anti-Chafe – Extra emollients for sensitive skin. View on Amazon
- Polarized Sport Sunglasses – Lightweight, trail-tested frames. View on Amazon
🏁 Race Day Essentials
- KT Tape – Original Cotton – 20 count pre-cut support strips. View on Amazon
- Anti Chafe Stick (All-Natural) – Smooth glide for long hours. View on Amazon
- Running Bib Clips (Mixed Colors) – Fasten your number, no pins needed. View on Amazon