Lighting for trail running
Our selection of Lighting brings together lamps for trail runners: rechargeable or battery-operated headlamps, wide and long beam lights, belt lights, and emergency lamps, along with our tips on choosing the right power and battery life for night outings and races.
Be seen and see, from dusk until dawn.
Running at night
In winter, night falls early and many runners train before or after work. On ultra-trails, you often run the whole night. The headlamp becomes essential: it lights up the ground to spot roots, stones, and markers, keeps your hands free, and makes the runner visible. On most long races, it is part of the mandatory gear, often with spare batteries or a backup battery.
Other equipment
Trail equipment also comes in various forms:
All equipment can be found on the equipment page.
Power, beam, and battery life
Power is measured in lumens: a few hundred are enough on a wide path, while more is useful in technical descents and fog. The beam can be wide to light up around you or long to see far ahead; the best lamps combine both. The battery life depends on the mode chosen: you check the actual duration at the power used, not on the lowest mode. Some lamps automatically adjust their power to the brightness to save battery.
Comfort and safety
A lightweight lamp, with a wide and adjustable headband, doesn't move while running. Models with a rear battery distribute the weight on the head. The rechargeable battery, via USB, is economical and convenient; batteries are available everywhere while travelling. The red light mode illuminates without dazzling other runners at refuelling stations. Always test your lamp and charge the battery before a night outing, and carry a small backup light on long distances.
Bargains
Good deals can also be found in bargains, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The key moments of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.
Frequently asked questions
How many lumens for a trail headlamp?
On a trail, count at least two hundred lumens to spot obstacles, and more in technical descents, where you move quickly on an uneven ground. To run on a lit road, around a hundred is enough to be seen.
Rechargeable headlamp or battery?
The rechargeable headlamp is economical and practical for regular outings. On an ultra-trail, batteries or a spare battery allow you to continue without waiting for a recharge, even in the middle of the night.
What is a waist light?
Worn at the waist, it lights up the ground lower down, highlighting the contours and shadows of roots and stones. Combined with a headlamp, it provides a much more comfortable relief vision in descents.
What battery life is needed for a night race?
Choose a lamp whose battery life, on the used mode, covers the entire planned duration of the night with a margin. In long races, regulations often require a second lamp and spare batteries or a backup battery.
How to be visible when running on the road at night?
A headlamp, a red light at the back, and reflective elements on your clothing allow drivers to spot you from afar. Outside urban areas, without a sidewalk, run facing the traffic.
