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.”
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 –
* {one} red Sparkle Visor
* {one} red tank top (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.
Do you dream of flying and having incredibly awesome super powers? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} red Sparkle Visor
* {one} blue Superman Logo’ed tank top (or use a plain royal blue tank top, and print a Superman shield on sticker paper or use plain paper & tape)
* {one} pair of royal blue Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} red Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} red Super Sparkle Cape
* {one} pair gold lightning bolt Shoe Shwings
* 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 Super Superhero running costume here.
Are you more comfortable with bats than you’d like to admit? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} midnight black Sparkle Visor
* {one} black Batman logo’ed tank (or use a plain black tank top & “stick” a bat logo on, by printing it on sticker paper or using plain paper & tape)
* {one} pair of midnight Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} midnight Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} black Super Sparkle Cape
* {one} pair silver wing Shoe Shwings
* optional: black running shoes – while they aren’t necessary, black running shoes are the “icing on the cake”
Find nearly everything you need to complete the Bat Superhero running costume here.
Are you more comfortable with bats than you’d like to admit? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} yellow Sparkle Visor
* {one} red tank top with “R” embellishment (or print an “R” on sticker paper or use plain paper & tape)
* {one} pair of green Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} green Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} yellow Super Sparkle Cape
* {one} pair gold lightning bolt Shoe Shwings
* optional: black running shoes – while they aren’t necessary, black running shoes are the “icing on the cake”
Find nearly everything you need to complete the Sidekick Superhero running costume here.
Do you dream of having a powerful “suit of armor”? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} gold Sparkle Visor
* {one} red Iron Man logo’ed tank (or use a plain red tank top & “stick” a “reactor” logo on, by printing it on sticker paper or using plain paper & tape)
* {one} pair of gold Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} red Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} pair of “I love to Run” Race Legs
* {one} pair gold lightning bolt Shoe Shwings
* 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 Iron Superhero running costume here.
Do you dream of having incredible superhuman physical super powers? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} green Sparkle Visor
* {one} green tank top
* {one} pair of green Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} purple Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} pair of green knee high compression socks, calf sleeves, or our green Sparkle Athletic Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} pair gold lightning bolt Shoe Shwings
* optional: green running shoes – while they aren’t necessary, green running shoes are the “icing on the cake”
Find nearly everything you need to complete the Incredibly Strong Superhero running costume here.
Do you dream of having spider-like super powers? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} red Sparkle Visor
* {one} red spiderman logo’ed tank (or use a plain red tank top & “stick” the Spiderman logo on, by printing it on sticker paper or using plain paper & tape)
* {one} pair of royal blue Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} royal blue Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} pair of red knee high compression socks, calf sleeves, or our red Sparkle Athletic Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} pair silver wing Shoe Shwings
* 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 Spider Superhero running costume here.
Do you dream of being a hammer-wielding god of thunder? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} gunmetal Sparkle Visor
* {one} black I Don’t Sweat I Sparkle tank
* {one} pair of silver Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} gunmetal Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} red Super Sparkle cape
* {two} pairs silver wing Shoe Shwings (attach one pair to your visor, one pair is for your shoes)
* optional: black running shoes & your Norse God “hammer” – while they aren’t necessary, black running shoes & a hammer really are the “icing on the cake”
Find nearly everything you need to complete the Norse God running costume here.
Do you have an affinity for anything red, white, blue & stars? Do you wish your friends called you “captain”? Then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
* {one} royal blue Sparkle Visor
* {one} a Captain American logo’ed tank, or use a plain royal blue tank top & “stick” the Captain America logo on (by printing it on sticker paper or using plain paper & tape)
* {one} pair of red Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} royal blue Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} pair of royal blue with white stars Race Legs
* {two} pairs silver wing Shoe Shwings (attach one pair to your visor, one pair is for your shoes)
* optional: red running shoes & your Captain USA “shield” – while they aren’t necessary, red running shoes & a shield really are the “icing on the cake”
Find nearly everything you need to complete the Captain USA running costume here.
Are you a warrior Princess? Do you have (or wish you had) superhuman strength, super agility, super stamina and super speed? If so, then the Wonder Woman running costume, is perfect for you. Here’s what you’ll need –
Are you part magician? Do you have an affinity for mystical objects? If so, then the Dr. Bizarre Running Costume, is perfect for you. Here’s what you’ll need…
Dr. Bizarre Running Costume Essentials:
Do you dream of flying and having incredibly awesome super powers? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect superhero inspired running costume. Here’s what you’ll need –
Comic Book Superhero Running Costume
Comic Book Superhero Running Costume Essentials
* {one} yellow Sparkle Visor
* {one} black tank top
* {one} pair of red Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} comic book Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt
* {one} yellow Super Sparkle Cape
* {one} pair gold lightning bolt Shoe Shwings
* 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 Comic Book Superhero running costume here.
Assembling of these superhero running costumes 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.