Staying safe while running in the dark is about two things—being able to see, and being seen,” says RRCA-certified running coach Heather Jergensen. “If we want to be seen, then the brighter, the better."

Drivers are often distracted, regardless of the time of day. The radio, cell phones and texting, passengers, and other vehicles all serve as distractions to drivers. Making sure they don’t have a reason to say they didn’t see you is imperative. According to the University of Washington (where rainy, low-light conditions are a way of life), running apparel equipped with LED lights can be invaluable for runner safety. While they suggest that any lighting is helpful, they particularly advocate a headlamp because it will be high off the ground and more visible than shoe lights. Wash on the delicate cycle, as reflective patches are not all that durable, plus more vigorous wash cycles can diminish waterproofing capabilities. One of the major problems with handheld torches is light bounces everywhere while you run. Keep your hands-free on dark runs with our lights that clip into your belt, water vest, or even body. They are built with impact and water-resistant technology to withstand rain, ice, and snow. Clip On Flashlight Running LightsMultiple visibility points? You want to make sure you have 360 degrees of reflectivity and/or lights on so drivers and other runners can notice you in any direction. It is also a good idea to place a light or reflective piece on a moving part of your body, like your arm or leg, to help alert others that you are in motion. The more visible you are, the less likely that collisions will happen. Be that with other pedestrians, road users or branches on trees! One of the easiest ways to make yourself visible is to wear running lights (and wear reflective clothing). Here's everything you need to know about brightening up your nighttime miles. Armbands enable runners to be seen in low visibility areas but they can be used by others like emergency personnel. These running lights come in different colours and you can wear multiple ones to be more visible. Some of them don’t hold MP3 devices and the light discharge is quite small and not specific to one direction. This advanced chest running light vest allows you to be seen by everyone from all angles and you can use the in-build LEDs to choose from the myriad of light colours available. It is very lightweight and comfortable, weighing just about 6.5 ounces, and it comes with different lighting modes, including flashing and multicolour. Additionally, this Noxgear Trace360 illuminated vest uses reflective bands and a unique X shape of LED light to ensure you are safe and visible during your runs. 7. Avanto Chest Running Light With an IPX4 rating, these running lights were built to withstand different weather conditions like snow, rain, and ice.

There are many factors you have to consider before choosing the type of running lights you’ll use for your daily run, and we have highlighted a few below. Avoid using the dryer (even when the instructions allow it) to avoid the possibility of the reflectors coming off in the cycle. It comes with a USB cable you can use to charge it, and it holds its charge for up to 8 hours depending on the lighting mode you use. You can use this clip-on light during rainy seasons as it has an IPX4 waterproof rating. This reflective running LED belt combines LED lighting with reflective lights and provides 360-degree lighting, enabling you to remain visible at all angles. You can find this running light in different colours and it comes with an adjustable belt strap you can use to secure it. This light allows you to set it to either Glow or Flash, and you can recharge it using a micro USB that is included. Additionally, this LED belt can last up to 20 hours in Flash mode after a single full charge. Made with sturdy ABS material, clip-on design, portability, and rechargeable battery, which means no concern for power in any situation. Whether you’re running in rainy weather or if you just sweat a lot, you can use such running lights to illuminate the ground up to 30 meters in front of you. Despite robust features and elements, it weighs quite less, making it comfortable to wear and less likely to affect your running sessions. Portable Running Light BeltClip-on running lights are designed to enable users to attach them to any surface, whether clothes, armband, or bicycle. Most of them come with a silicon cover that protects them from moisture and they have multiple light intensity modes. This type of running light is comfortable and easy to use, and it can serve different purposes. When running, whether during the day or nighttime, you should always run against traffic to ensure that you can see (and potentially avoid) approaching vehicles. According to the U.S. Transportation Department, you should “ never assume a driver sees you.” There are some super basic options to help provide more reflection and then there are of course LED options now!