The Best Running Belts in 2023

This simple yet unique running belt is super comfortable and is very versatile in terms of what if holds. The FlipBelt features 4 openings, evenly spaced around the belt, in which your phone, credit card, driver’s license, and/or snack bars could be kept. Actually, it can stretch to hold just about any small item such as or an EpiPen or wallet. A key clip ensures that your keys are doubly secure. The secret to the comfort and simplicity? There are no zippers, Velcro, or other fasteners on the openings: one simply flips the belt so that the pocket openings face inwards – just like that your items are locked into place while still remaining easily accessible.

The other aspect of this running belt which makes it especially comfortable is that it has no buckle: the highly elastic belt is available in a wide range of sizes and is pulled on just like a pair of pants then settled at whichever point along the wearer’s hips or waist that is most comfortable. The pull-on design does make the FlipBelt somewhat awkward to remove in public, however. Very versatile, it can be used for running as well as a variety of other physical activities or travel. It can subtly be tucked under clothing and lays quite flat on the wearer’s skin.

The FlipBelt is very durable with reinforced seams and double stitching along with the internal pockets. Available in a wide variety of solid colors, this belt is also machine washable and dryable so you don’t need to think twice about working up a sweat!

This running belt features two expandable, zippered storage pockets. The material is water-resistant meaning that your phone or other items will stay well protected from both your sweat and the elements when you are on the move. The larger pocket can accommodate most smartphones and features an opening for your earphone cable. The smaller pocket is ideal for cards and keys.

The adjustable waist makes it easy to wear this belt under or over clothing depending on your preference, activity of choice, and clothing. Should you choose to wear your Sport2People Belt outside of your running gear, you can count on the reflective darting to help you stay visible and safe. This belt is easy to take on and off with a standard plastic buckle.

This running belt may not be the sleekest design, but it can be adjusted to fit anyone well and keeps your items safe and dry while you are on the move!

You can attach this magnetic pouch to the waistband of any pants or shorts – no belt required! The magnetic fold-over design is guaranteed to stay put with two separate magnets. Depending on how snug or loose the waistband of your pants is, the pouch may bounce around while running. The inner flap of the pouch is thin and flat; however, it will still rest inside your pants and can potentially chafe on your skin. While it could be a great running companion, the Running Buddy pouch is better designed for hiking, walking, and lower impact activities. Check out this review which provides a good look at the Buddy Pouch from the perspective of a traveler.

The pocket of this pouch is water and sweat resistant making it ideal for your valuables. The pouch is also available in three sizes depending on your needs: the largest size can accommodate any smartphone. The one large main pocket is divided into two sections, the exterior section features a zippered headphone hole. We recommend choosing your pouch size based on the size of your phone. The classic and subtle black fabric combined with the flat fit makes this wearable pocket especially sleek.

This running belt features one large, expandable zippered pocket. It is simple and functional and keeps all your items compact. The pocket is relatively low profile and can be stretched up to 8” easily accommodating a large phone, keys, wallet, and more. In this review, the runner loves how the stretchy pocket changes sizes to perfectly fit whatever you fill it with. The waistband is also made of a soft, elastic fabric and can fit a wide range of sizes ranging from 24” to 47”. The band of the belt is fastened with a plastic buckle and can be adjusted with 2 sliders – one on each side ensures an even fit although it does add more plastic parts.

Available in a wide range of colors and seasonally changing patterns, SPIbelt has something for everyone. The workmanship is quite good with reinforced seams and a smooth zipper. This running belt is funky, simple, fits well, and doesn’t break the bank either.

This running belt is the definition of barely-there: it is an ultra-low profile with no buckles, zippers or other hard-wear. The super stretchy material is sewn into a loop which the wearer pulls on and off like pants and it fits so flat on the body that you can forget it is there. The belt is divided into four pockets allowing the wearer to distribute items based on what is most comfortable. The material is extremely stretchy allowing the pockets to easily accommodate the shape and size of just about anything you put in there. The one downside of the fabric is that it dries quite slowly if it gets wet on the go.

Your items are secured by the snug fit of the belt and the overlapping fabric of the pockets. While this works quite well, it isn’t quite as reliable for small items as a zippered pocket would be. The Nathan Hipster Running Belt is machine washable and in many ways is more like a small addition to your running attire than a ‘belt’!

This hydration running belt features one 6.5” large front pocket with two additional 6 Oz water bottles on each side. The URPOWER belt includes a lot of practical features: the storage pocket is water-resistant and is securely closed with a waterproof zipper. The main pocket also has a headphone cable outlet. The front of the pocket and water bottle holsters are edged with reflective taping for increased visibility.

The belt is adjustable for a wide range of waist sizes and small elastic loops allow excess belt length to be rolled up – no irritating strap to flail around while running! Both sides of the waist belt are individually adjustable with classic plastic sliders. The backside of the water bottle holsters has an anti-slip silica gel texture to prevent bouncing, even with full water bottles. Additional elastic loops with small grip tabs for easy handling can be stretched over the neck of the water bottles to secure them. The system is great in theory, but these water bottles stay in place perfectly without the loops and actually fit so tightly in their pockets that they can be a bit challenging to replace while running.

Overall an affordable, functional hydration belt for runs of all lengths as long as you don’t mind spending a few extra second to get the water bottles in and out.

This hydration belt combines two 6 Oz water bottles with a large central pocket which is divided into an interior and exterior portion. The larger exterior portion is water-resistant and can easily fit a large smart phone along with some other small items. The flat interior portion is designed to hold credit or ID cards.

Designed for competition, the Fitletic Hydra has two loops beside each water bottle to hold energy gels for easy access, along with bib toggles to which one can attach a race number. The water bottle holsters are easily accessible and one can remove and replace the bottles easily while running. Additional elastic loops secure the bottles: these loops are attached directly to the bottle holster eliminating the need to extra handling. Silicone grip texture on the inside of the water bottle holsters helps prevent bouncing or riding up.

The included BPA water bottles are not the same high quality as the rest of this belt, but they can easily be replaced in case of leakage. All in all this is a great choice for racing and training runs!