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JOIN NOWBest Running Shorts: Spring 2026
Feel light and enjoy freedom of movement with these super lightweight and moisture-wicking shorts. Being perfectly equipped means choosing the right shorts for you, to prevent friction and irritation on the skin. We have a wide choice of cut, fit and fabric to suit your needs and preferences. Let's browse our favourite shorts this season...
Best Shorts for a Marathon / Shorts with Phone Pocket / Men's Shorts / Women's Shorts
Best Running Shorts for a Marathon (or Half)
To help prevent chafing consider either lycra or 2-in-1 shorts – with a lycra liner. Or you could go for something soft, lightweight and minimal – perhaps with a bonded construction or taped seams to help prevent friction.
Will you want to carry anything, such as energy gels, or your phone for music? If so, look out for stash thigh-pockets, back zip-pockets, or gel loops. There are loads of clever solutions available these days. See the next section for more options too...
Running Shorts with Phone Pocket
Want more ways to carry your phone, keys, nutrition or other small items? Check out How to Carry Keys & Phone while Running.
Best Running Shorts for Men
The right pair of shorts could transform your running experience. It's rather simple actually, and we all have our preferences when it comes to comfort and practicality, and to optimise more freedom to move and enhance our performance. To eliminate friction and unpleasant irritation, check out ones constructed with an inner shorts that fit close to the body. Below are some of our favourite and best selling styles.
Best Running Shorts for Women
Whether you're deciding to tackle that couch to 5k, or gaining super milage on those longer runs with marathon season springing upon us, you'll want to try these essential running shorts! You're training matters, and so does what you wear on your body. Just like your running shoes, what you wear on your bottom half also has to fit well and feel comfortable. Here's the low down on the ones you should be trying out this year.
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