Mother’s Day is coming! Things may feel super chaotic this year, but it’s always nice to have a day to celebrate the moms. If you are a mom who runs, know a mom who runs, or love a mom who runs, here’s our handy and helpful guide to treating them to a great Mother’s Day!
(This is an update of a post published May 6, 2024)
Mother runners wanna run!
We aren’t called “mother runners” for nothing. Moms who run want to… you guessed it… run. If the mother runner in your life wants to get in some miles on Mother’s Day as part of her celebration, offer to go with her or help facilitate so she can fit it into her schedule. You could even gift her a race entry (Best Damn Race has some events coming up like the Freakin Hot 5K on July 26 in Clearwater. Use code RUNSWITHPUGS to save 10%!)
If she wants to spend the day relaxing instead, treat her to a race at a later date. You know she would appreciate it!
Mother runners love to eat!
It’s not hard to guess why one of the big running hashtags is #irunsoicaneat. Runners are hungry folk, and Mother’s Day is a great time to indulge that appetite. Plan brunch or other fabulous meal for that special mother runner in your life. She’ll love you for it. Especially if it comes after a long run. You can even get her a gift card to her favorite local coffee shop or cafe so she can treat herself after her miles.
Mother runners need to recover.
Much as I hate to admit it, rest and recovery are the things missing from most mother runner’s routines. Heck, even moms who don’t run (or runners who don’t mom) can be neglectful of their recovery needs. It just goes with the territory.
A gift certificate for a sports massage or pedicure can be the perfect treat for your mother runner. She probably wouldn’t schedule it for herself, but she’ll definitely make the time if someone gives her a helpful prod in the right direction.
If you give a mom a pair of shoes….
… she’ll run this world. Honestly, my favorite gift is always new running shoes. I hate spending the money on myself but quality new shoes are part of the sport and they always make a great gift. The same goes for things like running socks, good sports bras, or even packets of fuel for long runs.
Material gifts are never necessary, but if you like to give a little something wrapped up in string, consider the gift of gear.
Mother runners deserve a high five every once in a while.
In fairness, we all do. It’s nice to have our accomplishments recognized and it’s always special when loved ones show their support. Things like Motivate Wraps from Momentum Jewelry, medal racks from York Sign Shop or a customized, commemorative race print from Run Ink are all fabulous ways to show the love.
If you’re a mom who runs, which of these gifts would help make a fabulous Mother’s Day in a few weeks? How are you celebrating the day?
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I for one would be very happy with a run, brunch and a massage! Always a winner at our house
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Sounds like a lovely day!
You can never go wrong with a gift certificate for a massage or a pedicure. I am not even a mom and would like those gifts. 🙂
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Who wouldn’t? I think every runner would love to be on the receiving end of some of these!
All great gift ideas for running mothers. For a birthday one year, I asked all of my adult sons to run a race with me. They did. they also invited my running friends and had a celebration after the race. It was the best present they ever gave me. Not for Mothers’ Day, but it was still a great thought.
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That’s amazing! I wish there were more races on my birthday and Mother’s Day (which are right around the same time), but it’s a bad time of year for them 🙁
I’d love a race registration (or several)! I”m a super sentimental gal, though, so I really appreciate jewelry that has symbolic images or represents a significant event/milestone.
I love the 1000 mile necklace Mr PugRunner got me for Christmas, but I don’t wear a ton of jewelry, so I always feel badly when I get it.
I once got a foam roller for Mother’s Day so my family know me well! I desperately need a new pair of shoes so I’ll start giving serious hints about that. But the best part of Mother’s Day for me is I’ll be running my 4th Half Marathon! Really excited about that and hoping I can get someone to take my kids to the 12/13 km point. That would probably be the best gift, even better than the shoes actually 🙂
Oh that is so exciting! You are going to have so much fun! Good luck!
Thanks for such a great post! This weekend I asked my mom for Mother’s Day gift ideas and she didn’t have any, lol. Your recommendations will come in handy.
Glad to be of help! Hope she loves whatever you give her!
Some great ideas. My mum doesn’t run but I might steal a couple of ideas for presents for my wife who loves to run.
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I’m sure she will love and appreciate that and you!
I’ll take them all.
Especially $$ for a race. Support at the finish line. A dinner out.
I’m not picky.
As far as material things I need nothing.
Me, either. I do like getting gifts, but I don’t really need anything. It is nice to be remembered and thought of, but we are super big on experiences.
Great ideas for the wife. I’m sure she’d love a new pair of running kicks! Thanks for sharing.
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She will love that for sure!
These are all great ideas for mother runners! I’m not a mother but I would appreciate a new pair of shoes or a massage, haha!
Everyone loves those things!
Well, I don’t mom (if you don’t count the furkids) but these are all great ideas. Especially the massage. 🙂
Uh, yes, I count the furkids!
These are all such great ideas! I know I always appreciate a gift certificate for a massage or facial!!
I have never had a facial. My skin is so sensitive to so many things I’m kind of afraid to go there.
Thanks for these great ideas!
I def need to get my sister and a few other mother runners I know a special gift for Mother’s Day!
Happy early Mother’s Day to you too!
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Awesome! I’m sure they will love whatever you give!
These are very helpful tips, Jenn! I’m not a mum, but I know that mums deserve to be pampered once in a while. A massage is always nice!
I think most people would absolutely be happy with a massage.
Can’t go wrong with any of these!
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Running shoes and the gift of time are always great gifts! 🙂
It’s so easy to skip rest and recovery when life’s constantly pulling us in a hundred directions. A sports massage or pedicure is such a thoughtful gift – not just a treat, but a nudge to take care of ourselves too. Definitely something I would not think to schedule for myself, but would be so grateful for if someone else did.
I am always happy to receive a massage or spa day gift card! Happy Mother’s Day to you