Halloween has arrived, in case you’ve forgotten. But have no fear–there are plenty of perfect running costumes you can pull together from items you already have in your closet.
1. Forrest Gump
You may be sick of hearing “Run, Forrest, Run!” screamed at you on your runs, but why not just embrace it?
Casual Forrest Gump: You’ll need a red ball cap, white and blue plaid shirt, khaki pants or shorts, a brown belt and white sneakers. Tuck your shirt into your pants and you’re all set; bonus points if you add a “Bubba Gump” label to your hat.
Running Forrest Gump: Throw on a yellow shirt, short red running shorts, white high socks, and your red ball cap. If you have a fake (or real!) beard, your outfit will be unmistakable.
2. Post-race zombie
To truly encapsulate how dead you feel after a race, grab an old race bib and some running clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Use makeup or facepaint to add black eyes, pale skin, scars and blood, and add dirt and fake blood (or red paint) to your clothes. Boom–you’re the perfect post-race zombie.
3. Runaway bride or groom
A runaway bride and/or groom can make for an easy solo or couple’s costume.
Bride: White clothes, a veil (which you can make with paper, fabric or even toilet paper), a flower or bouquet and running shoes.
Groom: Collared shirt, dark shorts, a tie or bowtie, a flower accessory pinned to your shirt, and running shoes.
4. Retro jogger
You can go for a few looks here. Aiming to use your brightest running clothes, throw on a sweat headband and wristbands, short shorts and high socks. Add a pair of cool shades or retro glasses to really make a statement.
Honourable mentions
Honourable mentions go to these hilarious costumes that we wish were actually sold at Spirit Halloween. Very relatable!
Hopefully these costume ideas help calm your pre-run nerves as you head out on your spooky Halloween trot.
