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Women’s running shorts come in all shapes and sizes to suit any body type or situation. Photo: iRunFar/Eszter Horanyi When choosing the best running shorts for women, not all options are equal — especially when it comes to trail running, mountain running, and ultrarunning. Trail running and ultrarunning shorts must withstand the rigors of everything from mid-run alpine lake dips and wind-scoured mountain summits to being worn for 24 hours or longer during an ultra. And they can’t chafe, either.

The best running hats will be your companions on many runs. Photo: iRunFar/Eszter Horanyi While there are endless options for running hats — and choosing the right one can seem like an impossible task — the best running hats have several features that make them stand out from the rest. Hats can shield your face, eyes, scalp, and lips from the sun, keep rain off your face, wick sweat, and keep hair contained.

Finding the best training and racing shoes for a marathon is highly important. Photo: iRunFar/Eszter Horanyi The marathon is a distance that attracts almost every type of runner, from new runners aiming to run farther than ever to those chasing Boston qualifiers to elites going for the Olympic dream. It makes a worthy goal for anyone, and having the best marathon shoes for race day can significantly affect your performance.