What should you wear for a trail run?

Start with a quick-drying technical t-shirt and shorts or fitted running shorts, then add layers to suit the weather. In cool conditions, put on a half-zip mid-layer such as the MUSAN. If rain is forecast or the route climbs to higher altitude, pack a waterproof jacket. Our article covers each layer in detail: what to wear for a trail run.

What kit is mandatory for a trail race?

The list varies by race, so check its rules. The STORM jacket’s product page states that it meets the requirements for mandatory kit in UTMB-style ultras, with a 10,000 Schmerber membrane and taped seams. Find the details in our article on mandatory waterproof clothing.

Should you wear loose or fitted shorts for trail running?

Fitted running shorts hug your thighs and reduce chafing over long distances. Loose shorts allow more airflow. The AOSTE and LAVAREDO shorts combine both, with fitted shorts sewn inside. For shorter races, the OBIOU shorts weigh 65 g.

What should you wear for winter trail running?

Swap your t-shirt for a warm long-sleeved top such as the ALBAN, and your shorts for tights such as the TENDE, which are slightly water-repellent. The HYBRID gloves convert into mittens when the wind picks up. Find the warmest options among our winter running jackets.

Trail clothing

Trail clothing to build your kit piece by piece: technical T-shirts, half-zip tops, shorts and tights with multi-pocket waistbands, and waterproof jackets with taped seams, for men and women.

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Trail clothing STORM PRO 4 H - Light blue

STORM PRO - Light blue

Ultrashell® 3-layer waterproof-breathable trail jacket - Men's

(690)

189,90 €

-20%

STORM - Black

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Men

(48)

111,90 €

139,90 €

AOSTE - Navy

Resistant trail shorts with integrated inner shorts and multi-pocket waistband - Men's

(1026)

69,90 €

-20%

STORM - Sky

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Women

(23)

111,90 €

139,90 €

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EIGER - Navy

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

Trail clothing STORM PRO PANT 3 H - Black

STORM PRO PANT - Black

ULTRASHELL® Waterproof Overtrousers - Men's

(33)

129,90 €

VENTURI - Grey

T-shirt multi-sport quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(317)

34,90 €

LAVAREDO - Black

Trail shorts with ultra-lightweight bib and multi-pocket waistband - Men's

(46)

79,90 €

HYBRID - Black

2-in-1 thermal gloves with wind and rain protection

(56)

39,90 €

ALBAN - Black

Warm and breathable long-sleeve T-shirt - Men

(147)

54,90 €

VENTURI LS - Navy

T-shirt long sleeves quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(84)

44,90 €

Trail clothing LE FRENCH MONTAGNARD 2 H - Navy

THE FRENCH MOUNTAINEER - Navy

Technical packable T-shirt CimaFresh - Men

(855)

44,90 €

RUN MID - White

Merino wool trail running socks - mid crew

(123)

14,90 €

MUSAN - Blue

Lightweight and breathable half-zip top - Men

(18)

69,90 €

Bauges - Blue

T-shirt ultra-lightweight and breathable CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(251)

39,90 €

EIGER - Teal

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

VENTURI - Navy

T-shirt multi-sport quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(317)

34,90 €

Bauges - Turquoise

T-shirt ultra-lightweight and breathable CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(251)

39,90 €

Trail clothing LE FRENCH MONTAGNARD 2 H - Teal

THE FRENCH MOUNTAINEER - Teal

Technical packable T-shirt CimaFresh - Men

(855)

44,90 €

STORM PRO - Red

Ultrashell® 3-layer waterproof-breathable trail jacket - Men's

(690)

189,90 €

-20%

STORM - Red

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Men

(48)

111,90 €

139,90 €

AOSTE - Black

Resistant trail shorts with integrated inner shorts and multi-pocket waistband - Men's

(1026)

69,90 €

-20%

STORM - Violet

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Women

(23)

111,90 €

139,90 €

RUN MID - Red

Merino wool trail running socks - mid crew

(123)

14,90 €

EIGER - Brown

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

VENTURI - Blue

T-shirt multi-sport quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(317)

34,90 €

LAVAREDO - Teal

Trail shorts with ultra-lightweight bib and multi-pocket waistband - Men's

(46)

79,90 €

ALBAN - Fir Tree

Warm and breathable long-sleeve T-shirt - Men

(147)

54,90 €

VENTURI LS - Green

T-shirt long sleeves quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(84)

44,90 €

Bauges - Grey

T-shirt ultra-lightweight and breathable CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(251)

39,90 €

Trail clothing LE FRENCH MONTAGNARD 2 H - Olive green

THE FRENCH MOUNTAINEER - Olive green

Technical packable T-shirt CimaFresh - Men

(855)

44,90 €

EIGER - Dark green

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

STORM PRO - Navy

Ultrashell® 3-layer waterproof-breathable trail jacket - Men's

(690)

189,90 €

-20%

STORM - Blue grey

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Men

(48)

111,90 €

139,90 €

VENTURI - Black

T-shirt multi-sport quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(317)

34,90 €

Bauges - Navy

T-shirt ultra-lightweight and breathable CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(251)

39,90 €

AOSTE - Bordeaux

Resistant trail shorts with integrated inner shorts and multi-pocket waistband - Men's

(1026)

69,90 €

-20%

STORM - Navy

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Women

(23)

111,90 €

139,90 €

Trail clothing EIGER 2 H - Midnight blue

EIGER - Midnight blue

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

HYBRID - Grey

2-in-1 thermal gloves with wind and rain protection

(56)

39,90 €

Trail clothing LE FRENCH MONTAGNARD 2 H - White

THE FRENCH MOUNTAINEER - White

Technical packable T-shirt CimaFresh - Men

(855)

44,90 €

RUN MID - Black / white

Merino wool trail running socks - mid crew

(123)

14,90 €

-30%

MUSAN - Almond green

Lightweight and breathable half-zip top - Men

(18)

48,90 €

69,90 €

VENTURI - Green

T-shirt multi-sport quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(317)

34,90 €

Bauges - Parme

T-shirt ultra-lightweight and breathable CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(251)

39,90 €

Trail clothing STORM PRO 4 H - Dark green

STORM PRO - Dark green

Ultrashell® 3-layer waterproof-breathable trail jacket - Men's

(690)

189,90 €

-20%

STORM - Teal

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Men

(48)

111,90 €

139,90 €

EIGER - Brick

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

Trail clothing LE FRENCH MONTAGNARD 2 H - Blue

THE FRENCH MOUNTAINEER - Blue

Technical packable T-shirt CimaFresh - Men

(855)

44,90 €

VENTURI - Red

T-shirt multi-sport quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(317)

34,90 €

LAVAREDO - Beige

Trail shorts with ultra-lightweight bib and multi-pocket waistband - Men's

(46)

79,90 €

ALBAN - Blue

Warm and breathable long-sleeve T-shirt - Men

(147)

54,90 €

VENTURI LS - Red

T-shirt long sleeves quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(84)

44,90 €

Bauges - White

T-shirt ultra-lightweight and breathable CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(251)

39,90 €

EIGER - Cherry red

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

AOSTE - Grey

Resistant trail shorts with integrated inner shorts and multi-pocket waistband - Men's

(1026)

69,90 €

-20%

STORM - Turquoise

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Women

(23)

111,90 €

139,90 €

RUN MID - Blue

Merino wool trail running socks - mid crew

(123)

14,90 €

STORM PRO - Grey

Ultrashell® 3-layer waterproof-breathable trail jacket - Men's

(690)

189,90 €

-20%

STORM - Navy

Waterproof and breathable trail jacket - Men

(48)

111,90 €

139,90 €

Trail clothing LE FRENCH MONTAGNARD 2 H - Parme

THE FRENCH MOUNTAINEER - Parme

Technical packable T-shirt CimaFresh - Men

(855)

44,90 €

VENTURI - White

T-shirt multi-sport quick-drying CimaDry® - Men

(317)

34,90 €

Bauges - Red

T-shirt ultra-lightweight and breathable CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(251)

39,90 €

EIGER - Black

Ultra-lightweight and breathable T-shirt with CIMAFRESH technology - Men's

(521)

39,90 €

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What trail kit should you choose for the distance and weather?

At the start, the car park is still in the shade and you’re shivering in a t-shirt; by midday, you’re running in full sun. Build your kit for both moments. For a short run in dry weather, a t-shirt and shorts are enough. As soon as your route gets longer or climbs higher, pack a second layer and a waterproof jacket. On long races, the rules require some of this kit: read them before putting yours together.

Trail tops: t-shirt, long sleeves or half-zip top

Choose your t-shirt by weight. The EIGER weighs 80 g in size M and the BAUGES 95 g; for women, the LA FRANCAISE weighs just 75 g in size S. Find them all in our trail T-shirts.

When the morning is cool, pull the MUSAN on over them. This half-zip trail top weighs 202 g and works as a second layer: zip up the high collar at the start, then open it on the climb. Its product details state that it meets mandatory kit requirements for ultra-trails. In winter, the ALBAN top (210 g) replaces the t-shirt, and its thumb loops keep the sleeves in place under your gloves.

Trail shorts, liner shorts or tights: choosing your bottoms

On a long run, a seam in the wrong pair of shorts will eventually chafe your inner thighs. For long distances, choose shorts with built-in liner shorts. The AOSTE (230 g) adds a six-pocket waistband, including two zipped pockets; the LAVAREDO weighs 140 g and has ventilated liner shorts. For short races, the OBIOU weighs 65 g and still has a key pocket. For women, the THABOR (105 g) has built-in briefs, while the MUZELLE weighs 50 g.

Compare these details on each product page:

Weight: from 50 g for the MUZELLE to 230 g for the AOSTE.
Support: built-in liner shorts in the AOSTE and LAVAREDO; built-in briefs in the THABOR.
Pockets: six in the AOSTE waistband and four in the TENDE tights waistband, which holds a 500 ml flask.

Find every model in our trail shorts and trousers.

Waterproof trail jacket: 10,000 or 20,000 mm?

On a ridge, rain comes with wind, and a water-repellent windbreaker is no longer enough. The STORM weighs 225 g in size M, with a 10,000 mm Cimashell membrane and sealed seams. Its product details state that it meets the standard accepted for mandatory kit at UTMB-style ultras. For sustained rain, switch to the STORM PRO : its 3-layer Ultrashell membrane has a 20,000 mm hydrostatic head and a breathability rating of 80,000 g/m²/24 h, at a weight of 285 g. The STORM PRO + fits over your pack, with side zips for access to your flasks. The STORM PRO PANT overtrousers weigh 300 g.

Compare them in our trail jackets, and check your race’s kit list with our article on mandatory waterproof clothing.

Men’s and women’s trail kit: accessories and sizing

T-shirts, shorts and jackets come in men’s and women’s fits. On descents, the wind quickly chills your hands. The HYBRID gloves (60 g) have a fold-over cover that turns them into mittens; the WINTER GLOVES (40 g) let you use your phone’s screen. RUN HIGH socks combine merino wool with a high cuff, while the 5 PANEL CAP (47 g) provides UPF 40 UV protection.

Choose your usual size : that’s the advice on every product page, except for the women’s STORM PRO, which runs slightly small. All Cimalp clothing comes with lifetime repairs. To complete your kit, add some trail shoes and a trail pack.

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