Best Trail Running Gear of 2026

Training for a big race or just looking to explore more trails this season? The right gear can make for a better time on the run. From trail-ready shoes to lightweight packs, these are our must-have trail running gear picks for Spring/Summer 2026.

LEKI Ultratrail FX.One

When our Gear Specialists are tackling long ultras or are engaged in challenging alpine projects, every ounce matters as does the ability to quickly stash gear to keep hands free. That’s when you’ll find us reaching…

Outdoor Research Helium UL Gaiters

We’ve been using Outdoor Research Helium Gaiters for a long-time but these new UL versions are next level. The Pertex Shield NetPlus recycled nylon fabric is the perfect balance of waterproof protection and built-in breathability, so…

Katadyn BeFree AC 0.7L Bottle

This new bottle employs the same filter-on-the-go technology our Gear Specialists have been using in the backcountry for years with Katadyn’s soft flask filters but offers it in a more robust bottle with a drink-friendly flip-top…

Osprey Osprey Duro Pro 7 and Dyna Pro 7 Women’s

We were a little skeptical a number of years ago when Osprey started building running packs. Not that we doubted their pack-building ability, not in the slightest, but there were already numerous brands building excellent running…

Black Diamond Distance Run Belt

Simplicity in a running belt is worth celebrating, so let’s have a big cheer for the Distance Run Belt! It fits close to the body without feeling at all restrictive and has just-right storage for gels,…

Salewa Pedroc Wind Light Hooded Jacket

Salewa is renowned for building super athletic apparel for ski touring and mountaineering and the Pedroc Wind Light Hooded Jacket employs that alpine expertise in a silhouette and design that is perfect for trail running, fast-and-light…

Rab Momentum Shorts

Whether you’re a runner, a thru-hiker, or a do-a-little-of-everything outdoor enthusiast, these shorts are built for you! The 7-inch and 6-inch inseams, respectively, are lengths that allow for plenty of freedom of movement without being as…

Rab Borealis Hoody

One softshell to rule them all! Perhaps that’s a bit of an overstatement, but the Borealis certainly is as versatile a softshell layer as you could hope to find. Its Matrix fabric has so much stretch,…

Marmot AirFleece Performance Half Zip

There are a lot of gridded fleeces out there, but the AirFleece has a truly unique pattern that impressed us with its ability to breathe and insulate at the same time. Worn under a shell or…

Topo Athletic Terraventure 5

The Terraventure has been a favorite amongst Enwild’s trail running Gear Specialists for seasons on end. This latest update carries on the Terraventure’s hard-earned reputation for durability, excellent ground feel, Vibram premium traction, and low-drop (3mm)…