Black Friday deals have landed — these are the best savings for runners
Black Friday is just days away — and this year is shaping up to be the biggest Cyber sale yet, with many of our favourite brands and retailers dropping their prices early. For runners specifically, that means discounted running shoes, GPS watches, headphones, treadmills and much more.
But with such a seemingly limitless number of brands taking part, sifting through hundreds of deals isn’t easy. That's where RW comes in. Our shopping editors have been covering the Black Friday sales for a number of years now, so we're on hand to fill you in on everything you need to know — including which brands and retailers are taking part, our top tips for grabbing a bargain and early deals you can shop right now. Consider this your ultimate guide to Black Friday 2024.
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Nike Pegasus 41
The Pegasus 41 offers a solid, stable and comfortably cushioned ride, and it's a shoe that can take a lot of mileage and a lot of pounding on the tarmac. While it may not feel nimble enough to be a speed-day shoe of choice, its durability and comfort make it a supremely reliable everyday training option.
Enter code GOBIG24 at the checkout to nab the Pegasus 41 for under £100.
Nike Vaporfly 3
Right now, you can nab select colourways of Nike's top-end Vaporfly 3 for less than £180! The v3 is the lightest Vaporfly yet, with the same ZoomX that delivers top-of-the-line energy return, but with a cutout on the lateral sidewall – your foot doesn’t need support there – and a small channel under the midfoot to reduce material.
Use code GOBIG24 at checkout to save.
Pegasus Trail 5
With 20% of its components made from recycled materials, this is a great hybrid shoe for the environment conscious runner. Designed as a road to trail shoe with light lugs, it features a breathable upper and tightly woven fabric at high-wear spots like the toes. The ReactX form gives an extra layer of cushioning to keep your feet comfortable on a range of urban and rural terrains.
Use code GOBIG24 at checkout to save.
Sense Pro 10 Unisex Running Vest with flasks included
This minimalist trail running vest is built for peak performance. Holding up to 10 litres, it includes two free 500ml flasks and offers breathable, lightweight comfort. It features multiple pockets: expandable and zippered front pockets for essentials, flask pockets with secure loops, a main stretch compartment, a back pocket with dual side access, and more.
Echelon Stride 8S-22 Treadmill
This high-performance treadmill is currently excellent value with 20% off. Featuring a spacious 22” HD swivel touchscreen, it offers an engaging workout experience with immersive live and on-demand classes, including a free 45-day Echelon Premier Membership. Its quiet 3.75 HP motor delivers speeds up to 19 kph and an incline of up to 12%, ideal for intense hill reps and challenging runs.
DailyRun 7/8 Leggings
Comfort and support are key to enjoying every stride, and the DailyRun 7/8 Leggings deliver on both fronts. These sleek, lightweight running leggings offer confident coverage and a high-rise waist with an adjustable drawcord for a secure fit. Made with sweat-wicking AEROREADY technology, they keep you dry and comfortable as the pace picks up or the temperature rises. Handy pockets provide easy access to your phone and gels, ensuring you’re always prepared.
Sweaty Betty Power Leggings
Sweaty Betty leggings are popular but pricey so this is a welcome savings. Designed for every workout, these popular multi-sport gym leggings combine style and performance. Made from stretchy, sweat-wicking fabric, they’re quick-drying, breathable, and flattering. Practicality meets comfort with a side pocket, back zip pocket, and an internal adjustable drawcord, ensuring a secure fit during any activity.
Cross Run Sports Bra
This medium support bra combines stretchy, sweat-wicking fabric and breathable mesh panels for support, comfort, and airflow during runs. Made with 79% recycled polyester and elastane, it ensures a close fit that moves with you. The racerback design frees your shoulder blades for unrestricted movement, making it a reliable choice for active days.
Domyos Run500 Treadmill
This is one of Decathlon’s bestselling treadmills and after testing it, we understand the hype. Coming it at under £600 in this Black Friday deal, it offers a host of features normally found on pricier models. We’re talking speeds of up to 16kph, inclines up to 10%, no fewer than 30 pre-set workouts and the ability to fold away to save space.It also has plenty of extras, including a port to plug in your tech, and a tablet holder.
Garmin Forerunner 255
If listen to tunes phone-free is how you'd like to roll on your runs, the Forerunner 255 Music might be your answer. This capable all-rounder has storage for up to 500 songs and easy playlist access for Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music. It makes soundtracking your long runs nice and simple but it’s not just about the music, there's plenty of training smarts, too with multi-band GPS, 30 hours training time and loads of Garmin’s training, fitness and recovery tools.
GPS 500 by Coros
Looking for a budget-friendly watch? We reviewed GPS 500 and found very little to fault about it. It's a fantastic watch for beginners and experienced runners alike, with a decent battery life (30 days in standard mode, and 25 hours in GPS mode)
Garmin Forerunner 55
Voted 'best for beginners' by our experts, the Forerunner 55 comes with all the basics, including built-in GPS and optical heart rate monitoring, plus 20 hours’ GPS run time on a single charge and a general usage battery life that’ll get most runners through at least a week’s training. It’s small, light and comfortable and though the small screen isn’t as easy to read or as luxe as pricier watches, the display does a good enough job in most light conditions.
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
These popular AirPods are rarely discounted, so any deal is to be savoured. Thanks to a new H2 chip and amplifier, the 2nd generation has a noticeably deeper bass and clearer sound. Transparency mode, too, is greatly improved with less of the crackle you get when wind passes over microphones that pump in external audio. On the run, they feel lightweight and comfortable and the fit is reassuringly secure.
Pulsio Compression Boots
A lot of compression boots claim to be portable or otherwise suitable for taking abroad with you. But in reality, they’re still pretty bulky and their accompanying carry cases would take up the entire contents of your hand luggage if travelling by air. Not the Pulsio Boots, though. These pack down into a relatively small – and definitely portable – carry bag, while the boots themselves are easy to set up, with a control panel that allows you to change the pressure, mode and time of the session. The pressure range on the Pulsio boots is impressive, too, maxing out at 200mmHg – way above the industry standard of 120mmHg.
Elite 8 Active
Jabra’s award-winning in-ear Elite 8 Active headphones are among the best running headphones you can buy right now. They boast unrivalled durability, they're incredibly light, have a wing-tip-free secure fit, and an excellent 14-hour buds battery life with up to 56 hours in the case. An absolute bargain at 50% off the black colourway.
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones
These RW-lab-approved headphones are worth every penny. The punchy bass is great for pacing and their adjustable hooks fit around the ear to make sure they stay in place throughout any workout. Despite having a bulkier design than most, courtesy of the aforementioned hooks, we found them supremely comfortable to wear. As they’re manufactured by Apple, they’re definitely best-suited to iPhone users, with the ability to summon Siri and display their battery on your mobile’s home screen. We were also big fans of the magnetic charging case, which boosts the total battery life up to 24 hours.
Reebok FR20z Floatride Treadmill
This is a bargain on a very capable treadmill, with a top speed of 18kph (3:20 min/km pace) and up to 15% incline. There's 32 built-in workout programmes, but it's also compatible with Zwift and Kinomap (though there's no HD screen). The running belt measures 140cm (L) by 46cm (W) which is a little on the narrow side, but it's a sturdy and well-built machine overall for a very reasonable price.
Superun Walking Pad 2.5HP
Amazon's Choice, the Superun Walking Pad 2.5HP is budget-friendly and ideal for getting your steps in from the warmth of your home. It can easily fit under your desk or furniture, making it perfect for a home office. The walking pad is shockproof, meaning it doesn't need a mat to protect your flooring, either.
Galaxy Buds2 Pro Wireless Earphones
We found these earphones quick and easy to lodge in the ears and then highly comfortable and secure on the run. Sound quality scored highly, too, with our audiophile praising the ‘smooth, rich sound’ and the noise cancellation.
Oura Ring Gen3
The Oura Ring Gen 3 is a comprehensive and reliable health tracker that's both accurate and stylish — and it's just hit its lowest ever price in this Black Friday deal.
Oura tracks your steps, activity, temperature, stress levels, heart rate, HRV, sleep, menstrual cycle, and a whole lot more. The ring takes these insights and distils the information into easy-to-interpret scores that help to give you a holistic insight into your general health. After thoroughly testing the Oura Ring for over two years, we can say with certainty that if you’re looking for a quality health tracker, this one is a great option.
OpenRun Pro
The open-ear fit of Shokz premium bone-conduction headphones keeps you connected to the world around for a more race-friendly and road-safe run. The OpenRun Pro boasts a newer version of the bone conduction tech than the cheaper OpenRun though there’s not much of an upgrade in audio quality. However, if you want 2 hours extra runtime battery and a faster charging time, it might be worth the extra £££.
OpenRun
These bone conductor headphones are perfect for listening out for ambient noise, such as a passing car, whilst also tuning into your favourite playlist or podcast. They have eight hours play time and are waterproof meaning sweat and rain won't damage your listening experience. They are also England Athletics recommended meaning they are permissible for the vast majority of races.
Zelafit Running Phone Holder Vest
This running chest phone holder features a special key pocket with key holder on the right shoulder, a waterproof phone and card pocket on the front, and earphone wiring holes (if you don't have a wireless pair). It's made from breathable neoprene material too, and has an adjustable waistband to fit most body types.
Sealskinz Water Repellent Nano Fleece Glove
Touchscreen compatible and machine washable, these gloves from Sealskinz will help to keep your mits toasty warm on chilly winter runs. They're available in four sizes (S/M/L/XL), with a soft yet moisture-wicking lining and a snug but not restrictive fit.
Adidas Terrex Trail Running Techrock Vest 2.5L
This ultra-light running vest is fully featured with storage for water and trail essentials that let you enjoy longer runs. Bungee cords at the front and hem offer quick fit adjustment, while multiple pockets provide on-the-go storage for snacks, water, keys and your phone. Includes two soft water bottles.
Danish Endurance Running Socks (3 pack)
Designed to go the distance, these quarter length running socks have arch compression and cushioning for comfortable, blister-free running. Breathable, light Prolen and sweat-wicking ventilation lanes ensure fresh and dry feet too.
Styrkr GEL30 x12
Packing (unsurprisingly), 30g of carbohydrate per sachet, these gels impressed our testers with their neutral syrupy taste and runny consistency which was easy to knock back on the run.
Pro Fitness 10kg Dumbbells x2
Boost your strength and running performance with these 10kg anti-roll cast iron dumbbells. Designed for stability, their anti-roll shape ensures they stay in place during your workout. The chrome knurled handle offers a secure, comfortable grip, making them ideal for a range of exercises like squats, lunges, bicep curls, and shoulder presses. Perfect for targeting arms, shoulders, chest, and legs, these fixed-weight dumbbells are a great addition to any strength training routine.
Cross Warm Gloves
Perfect for those for chilly days, these unisex gloves offer breathable warmth and touchscreen-friendly fabric. Designed with AdvancedSkin Warm technology, they retain heat and keep you comfortable. The short cuffs fit snugly inside jacket sleeves to block out snow, wind and rain while reflective branding enhances visibility.
Women's Fully Reflective Running Jacket
This super reflective ProViz jacket is the ultimate piece of winter running gear. It's pretty lightweight and has enhanced breathability thanks to the rear, side and under arm mesh. A cosy fleeced collar means there's no need for an additional neck buff and it has two handy zipped pockets that ideal for carrying a phone and keys.
Salomon Adv Skin 5
You’ll see this pack on a lot of pro ultra-runners’ backs, and with good reason: it’s so comfortable and snug-fitting you forget it’s there almost instantly. In testing, there was zero bounce (so zero risk of chafing) and a deceptive amount of space for your kit that you can cram in like Mary Poppins' bag. It also features six stretchy mesh pockets, giving you plenty of room to stash valuables
SiS Beta Fuel (30 pack)
At 40g per gel, these pack in more carbs than almost any other sports gel on the market, making them perfect for those chasing a marathon PB. And at 50% off, this isn't an offer you want to miss.
Zero Electrolyte Hydration Tablets (20 count)
These electrolyte tablets are sugar free and contain 250mg sodium per tablet, helping you to stay hydrated during training and racing.
High5 Energy Gel, Blackcurrent (20 x 40g)
These fruity energy gels are free from artificial sweeteners and colourings and contain 23g carbohydrates per gel to help fuel your long training runs and races.
Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor
If you’re serious about heart-rate training then beat-to-beat accuracy is paramount and the Polar H10 sits at the top of the pile. The ECG strap offers super-fast responses to changes in intensity and the soft, hand-washable strap and tracking pads sit happily against the skin.
Polar Recovery Ice Bath
Grab this portable plunge tub now at 18% off. With dimensions of 85 cm in diameter and 70 cm in height, it’s spacious enough for a full-body soak while sitting cross-legged. Embrace the cold to help reduce inflammation and combat delayed onset muscle soreness, perfect for post-workout recovery.
Fitbit Charge 6
More smartwatch than mere tracker band, the latest Fitbit Charge 6 is excellent at cataloging all your daily activities with good accuracy, including steps, activity through built-in GPS, sleep, and heart rate. The colour display touch screen is bright and clear, even in daylight — with up to a seven-day battery life.
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday falls the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. This year, that’s Friday 29 November. Deals usually run throughout the weekend, ending with Cyber Monday on Monday 2 December.
What is Black Friday?
The Black Friday 'tradition' originates in the U.S, when retailers would drop their prices for a day ahead of the festive season. In the 2010s, retailers around the world, including the UK, began to get involved in the action, led by American-owned retailers such as Amazon. now, it's the biggest shopping event on the calendar.
‘Black Friday’ also used to be reserved for high street stores, while ‘Cyber Monday’ was for online deals. Now though, most of the deals are centred online throughout the four-day event — and some retailers even drop their prices in the days and weeks prior.
What brands are having a Black Friday sale?
Pretty much every shopping category is fair game over Black Friday, with a host of discounted products available for runners.
When it comes to tech, look out for deals on some of the best GPS watches from the likes of Garmin and Apple. In recent years, this has included some of the cheapest prices all year on the Fenix and Forerunner models, both at Amazon and John Lewis.
Got your eye on a pair of wireless running headphones? Look out for price-cuts from Shokz, Bose, Beats, Samsung and more.
And you can often save hundreds on a top quality treadmill, too, including JTX, NordicTrack and Horizon Fitness.
If you're after some winter running kit, Nike has already kicked off its Black Friday sale, with 25% off site wide when you use the code GOBIG24
Salomon is also one to keep on your radar if you're in the market for a new hydration vest, with up to 30% off.
When do the Black Friday early sales start?
It's worth noting that while the best deals are usually reserved for the main event (29 November-2 December), we're expecting a lot of retailers to start dropping their prices in the weeks prior to Black Friday — especially if 2023 was anything to go by.
In fact, Decathlon has already lowered its prices on selected Garmin watches, compression boots and Kiprun apparel.
Argos has also kicked off its Black Friday sale early, while Amazon's Black Friday Week runs from 21 November to 2 December with new deals dropping every day.
For cut-price running shoes and apparel, take 25% off in Nike's Black Friday sale.
How to shop the Black Friday sales
Black Friday isn’t about buying everything you see — it’s about getting what you really want for a much better price. It’s worth making a list of what you’re after ahead of the event, whether that’s a certain model of Garmin or a particular pair of running shoes. That way you’re more likely to avoid going over budget.
We’d also recommend using Black Friday as an opportunity to get ahead of your Christmas shopping, with prices often lower than they are in December.
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