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Save up to 30% on expert-recommended running gear, apparel, shoes, nutrition, and more now through Memorial Day.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial kickoff to summer, but it’s also prime time for some hot deals. Whether you’re trying out new trail running shoes, reloading your sock drawer, or searching for a lightweight rain jacket, there are amazing bargains to be had during REI’s biggest sale of the year. The outdoor giant’s annual Anniversary Sale starts today and continues through Memorial Day, with deals of up to 30 percent off on select running gear and accessories, shoes and apparel, nutrition, fitness equipment, and more. This is your chance to score brand names at great prices. Our advice: Shop early before your size or fave color are gone!
▶ Get your Christmas shopping done now (yes!) with 25% off Amphipod running accessories.
▶ Energize pre-run then recover quickly with 25% off NUUN tablets and mixes and Probar food.
▶ Hard to choose just one when there’s 25% off on Hydro Flask water bottles.
▶ Weather any forecast with 25% off on selected Columbia Outerwear.
▶ Set up your home gym with 25% off all TRX exercise equipment.
In addition to these discounts, REI Co-op members—a lifetime membership costs just $30—can get one full-price item at 20 percent off on REI.com and one REI Outlet product also at 20 percent off by using the coupon code “ANNIV22” at checkout. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive a $20 bonus card, as well as 30 percent off all REI Co-op Swiftland clothing and REI Co-op socks. Keep in mind this won’t work with strollers, fitness trackers, GPS-enabled gear, and a few other exceptions, as well as clearance items. Sales continue through May 30, and everything on sale can be found here.
With so much to sort through, we enlisted the Runner’s World gear editors for their expertise and guidance. Of the hundreds of products they use and abuse each year, they know what works and what doesn’t, what they love and don’t love, and what they can and can’t live without. Here are some of their favorite products on sale at REI.com and REI Outlet.
Play tunes and track stats.
Can never have enough socks!
A fine-tuned fit plus pockets.
Perfect for light trail runs.
Awarded Editor’s Choice by our test team.
Superb traction on technical terrain.
Squeezy flask keeps liquids cool.