The Best Deals On Running Gear In The REI Anniversary Sale [2024]

Every year around Memorial Day, REI Co-op has its biggest sale of the year offering discounts of up to 30% OFF outdoor adventure gear, including some of the best road and trail running gear we’ve reviewed over the past year and rate highly.

This year’s REI Anniversary Sale runs from May 17 to May 27, 2024, so if there’s something that you’ve had your eye on then now is the time to gear up and save some money! Read on for our handpicked top deals you shouldn’t miss out on in this year’s REI anniversary sale, or shop all the deals on REI’s website:

In this sale, REI Co-op members save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item – use code ANNIV24 at checkout. This is reason alone to sign up as a member for a one-off cost of $30 – you’ll get that lifetime membership instantly covered once you spend more than $150 on eligible items – not to mention that REI membership entitles you to other benefits, including:

• a member dividend of 10% back on what you spend, in spring each year
• access to exclusive member-only events and sales on new and used gear
• 20% of in-store services such as bike and snow gear servicing
• 33% off gear rentals.

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REI Anniversary Sale Top Running Gear Deals (up to 25% off deals!)

25% Off Altra Running Shoes

T&K pick: Timp 5 was $155 sale price $116

The Altra Timp 5 is Helen’s top pick for the best all-terrain trail running shoe this season, so to pick up a pair of these with 25% off is a fantastic deal! If running roads are your thing, also check out the Torin 7, which is an excellent zero-drop trainer that’s also discounted in this year’s REI sale.

30% Off All Brooks Bras

T&K pick: Brooks Crossback 2.0 Bra was $65 sale price $45

The Brooks Crossback is one of Helen’s top running bra picks, offering excellent support for the fastest road runs and the most uneven trail runs! With 30% off these bras in REI’s Anniversary sale, now’s a great time to stock up on these supportive boulder-holders.

30% Off All Saucony Footwear

T&K pick: Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 was $170 sale price $119

The Endorphin Speed 4 is a versatile, stylish running shoe that excels in both races and training. Alastair was highly impressed with this running shoe in his in-depth review testing – it offers excellent performance without the cost associated with a carbon fiber plate, and it’s even better value when you can pick up a pair with 30% off!

25% Off All Ruffwear Pet Gear

T&K pick: Front Range Harness was $50 sale price $37

Ruffwear is the ultimate dog gear brand for kitting out your dog for running with you, or simply highly functional dog gear for hiking and watersports, they have everything the adventure dog needs for their best life. The Front Range harness is their most popular harness and Kepler’s top pick for walking, hiking or running with your pup.

25% Off Nathan Running Vests

T&K pick: Pinnacle Featherlite Hydration Vest was $110 sale price $82

Nathan hydration makes great companion gear for running, including a selection of comfortable running hydration vests, such as the Pinnacle Featherlite, which is a compact, lightweight running vest with a 1.5 liter capacity, perfect for runs of up to marathon distance.

25% Off La Sportiva Footwear

T&K pick: Bushido III trail runners was $145 sale price $109

With 25% off in the REI Anniversary sale, it’s a great time to pick up a pair of rugged mountain-running-ready La Sportiva trail runners, such as the new Bushido IIIs or the performance-oriented Levante.

25% Off Black Diamond Gear

T&K pick: Distance Carbon Z running poles was $190 sale price $142

A long-standing top contender in our best trail running poles roundup, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z are some of the best lightweight, folding poles for trail runners and fast hikers, and you can pick up a pair with 25% off in this year’s sale.

25% Off Smartwool Socks

T&K pick: Performance Run socks was $19 sale price $14

Show me a runner who couldn’t do with some new running socks?? Smartwool makes some excellent Merino wool blend socks designed for performance when running, hiking or simply wearing everyday, with our top pick for running being their Performance Run Socks, which are available in no-show tab, ankle or quarter length. Now’s the time to stock up when you can pick a few pairs up for only $14 each.

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How to spend your 20% OFF REI Member coupon

Here are our top recommendations for gear that’s not generally discounted in the REI sale which you can still get 20% off on with your member coupon – use the code ANNIV24 at checkout!

Salomon Active Skin 4/8/12 Running Hydration Vests

• The Deal: Full price $100+, price with 20% discount $80+ – SHOP NOW
• Read our Salomon Active Skin Hydration Vest review

Brooks Ghost Max Road Running Shoes

• The Deal: Full price $150, price with 20% discount $120 – SHOP NOW
• Read our Ghost Max review

Olukai Ohana Sandals

• The Deal: Full price $75, price with 20% discount $60 – SHOP NOW
• Read our Olukai Sandals review

Shop all Coupon-Eligible products and all Coupon-Eligible Outlet products.