Running has an impressively wide variety of applications, and Americans can’t seem to get enough of it. As a competitive sport, running is very popular in the United States. From 5K events to half-marathons to a full one, races attract thousands of people every year. In 2012, for example, there were more than 15,000 5K races in the U.S. As an exercise, running is one of the best things you can do for you body. Running is known to do everything from decrease blood pressure to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In a survey of over 3,500 runners, 54% claimed to run for overall fitness purposes while 40% claim to run specifically to lose weight. No matter what the reason, the fact remains that running is very much entrenched in the United States.

Millions of Americans like to run, so much so that an entire industry is dedicated to running merchandise — and not just shoes and headbands. Personalized gifts for runners offer running enthusiasts products they can use and enjoy both on and off the track. From runner medal hangers and runners mugs to runners safety lights and running decals, there are a variety of running gifts to choose from. If you know someone that runs — and chances are, you probably do — then these items make for wonderful gifts. What runner wouldn’t love, for example, their very own runners ID bands? Who wouldn’t enjoy runners jewelry or a running log book? There are even more eclectic items such as runners bibs and runners beer glasses! Whatever you want, there’s likely an item that will fit the desire.

There are many other items to consider and choose from but no matter what, runners and the people around them will absolutely love these gifts. For more information about runner medal hangers and other products, feel free to leave a comment or question below.