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Personalized Running Gifts

Surprise the Runners on Your List With a Unique Gift

By , About.com Guide

Updated October 29, 2012

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If you're looking a unique gift for a runner in your life, or you want to give yourself a special treat, check out these personalized running gifts.

Race Bib Album

Runner BibFOLIOPhoto courtesy of goneforaRUN.com

Many runners like to hang onto their race bibs as mementos, but they usually end up stuffed in a drawer or box. The BibFOLIO is the perfect way to organize, display, and preserve all your race bibs. They have several different styles and all are customizable and can be personalized.

Bracelet or Necklace Charms

marathon necklace charmPhoto courtesy of ideclarecharms.com

These adorable sterling silver charms can be personalized with any race, distance, or time. Perfect for the runner who wants to show off her marathon medal, but knows she can't wear it all the time!

Running T-shirt Quilt

Wondering what to do with that stack of cotton race T-shirts that you don't wear, but don't want to part with?  The Campus Quilt Company can make a quilt from your T-shirts. This beautiful keepsake is functional, and also preserves your race memories. If you don't want a whole quilt (or don't have enough shirts), you could also get a pillow made.

RoadID Identification Tags

Carrying ID when you're running is always a good safety idea, in case of an emergency. RoadID makes this easy to do, with their line of cool wrist, ankle, shoe, and dog-tag style IDs.

Marathon Finishers' Keepsakes

boston marathon bib framePhoto courtesy Fond Memories Graphics

Did you or someone you know recently complete a marathon? Fond Memories Graphics can create a shadow box to preserve and beautifully display your race memories, including a race medal, race number, and a photo, in a shadow box. You don't even have to send them your medal (they have extras).

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