Just because you’re a runner, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun, wearing costumes for running. Some of our favorite races are perfect for running in costume, in fact – many of them actually encourage it.

Gearing up for your own  running event? Trying to find (or make) your very own costumes for running? Luckily, we have plenty ideas for running costumes, including a few that are extra “super.”

Lightning Flash Running Costume

Feeling “super”?  Do you dream of being the fastest person on Earth?  If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need…

Lightning Flash Running Costume Essentials

* {one}  red Sparkle Visor
* {one} red Flash Logo’ed tank top (or print a lightning bolt on sticker paper or use plain paper & tape on a plain red tank top)
* {one} pair of red Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} red Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} pair of “I Love to Run” Race Legs
* {two} pairs gold lightning bolt Shoe Shwings (attach one pair to your visor, and the other pair is for your shoes)
* optional: red running shoes – while they aren’t necessary, red running shoes are the “icing on the cake”

Find nearly everything you need to complete the Lightning Flash running costume here.

Lightning Flash Running Costume Assembly

Assembling the Lightning Flash running costume is pretty self-explanatory… but once you’re dressed, voilà! A superhero inspired running costumes DIY style.

Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more costumes for running ideas, check out our entire running costume guide.