Running Vests
Force Running Weighted Vest with Removable LED Lights & Bottle Holder
2 Litre Hydration Bladder
Force Fitness Running Hydration Vest
Weighted Running Vests
Running with added resistance is one of the fastest ways to build leg strength, boost cardiovascular capacity and burn more calories per mile, without changing your route or your pace. Our weighted running vests are designed specifically for runners, not just adapted from general gym vests: slim, low-bounce profiles that sit close to the body, breathable panels to manage heat on longer efforts, and load systems that won't shift or chafe at speed.
Whether you're training for a 10K, adding conditioning to marathon prep, or building toward rucking and hybrid fitness events, our range covers light hydration-focused vests through to fully adjustable weighted options with removable loads. Every vest ships with a 5-year warranty and 60-day free returns, so you can dial in the right fit and weight with zero risk.
Key Features
The Force Running Weighted Vest has a slim, low-bounce profile designed to sit close to the body at running pace, with removable weight so load can be adjusted or removed entirely. It includes a bottle holder and removable LED lights for visibility in low light. The Force Fitness Running Hydration Vest is built for carrying water rather than added weight, with a lighter, more breathable design suited to longer training runs. The 2 Litre Hydration Bladder fits the hydration vest for runs where a bottle holder isn't enough capacity.
Where and How to Use a Running Vest
The weighted running vest is designed to be worn at running pace without shifting or chafing, unlike general gym weighted vests, which are built for slower, more static training. Weight can be added or removed depending on the session, so the same vest works for both light runs and weighted training. The hydration vest is worn on longer runs where carrying water is the priority rather than added resistance, and the bladder sits inside the vest rather than being carried in the hand.
Exercises and Applications
Running vests are used for road running, trail running, and interval training, as well as conditioning work ahead of rucking or hybrid fitness events. The weighted vest adds resistance to any run without changing the route or pace, which builds leg strength and increases the cardiovascular demand of the session. The hydration vest and bladder are used specifically for longer runs where carrying water becomes necessary.
Benefits
Running with added weight increases the strength and cardiovascular demand of a run without needing to change pace or distance, and increases the calories burned per mile. A running-specific vest, rather than a general gym weighted vest, is built to stay close to the body at speed, which reduces bounce and chafing over a run. Carrying hydration in a vest rather than by hand keeps the arms free and distributes water weight more evenly than a handheld bottle.
Materials and Build Quality
The Force Running Weighted Vest uses a low-bounce, close-fitting construction with a removable weight system, built to hold its position during running rather than shifting with each stride. The Running Hydration Vest uses breathable panelling suited to sustained effort over longer distances. Both are covered by the 5-Year Warranty.