“This sports bra is breathable and light in the summer. I also love its cool designs.”
—Molly Huddle, American half-marathon and 10K record holder
Buy it: $38, amazon.com
6. Adidas TechFit Bra, $25
“I love that this bra is supportive, doesn’t chafe, and doesn’t leave me with super thick tan lines.”
—Starla Garcia, runner in Houston, Texas
Buy it: $25, adidas.com
7. Under Armour Eclipse High Sports Bra, $55
“I love that this high-impact sports bra is cute, well made, and you can add support with the adjustable straps.”
—Maggie Lentz, runner in Houston, Texas
Buy it: $55, underarmour.com
8. Enell Maximum Control Wire-Free Sports Bra, $66
“This is my favorite sports bra because it gives those of us with bigger breasts the chance to run, jump, and do other high-impact sports without discomfort. I’m an H-cup and running was always borderline painful for me no matter which bra I wore, because none of them had enough motion control. This bra changed all that for me and now I wouldn’t consider anything else for running.”
—Jill Angie, host of the Not Your Average Runner Podcast
Buy it: $66, amazon.com
9. Champion The Absolute Workout Sports Bra, $11-$17
“This sports bra is affordable, supportive, and well made—it’s held up through a lot of use and sweat. It also provides more coverage, which is nice when I want to run without a shirt during hot summer days.”
—Tracy Larson, runner in Breckenridge, Colorado
Buy it: $11-$17, champion.com
10. Brooks FrontRunner Racer Bra, $56
“This sports bra is much more supportive than you would think (best for A to C cups), and the neckline is great for summer running.”
—Hollie Sick, runner in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Buy it: $56, nordstrom.com
11. Asics Criss-Cross Bra, $18-$40
“My goal is always to find a sports bra that I can’t feel when I have it on. Often I find they are too restrictive around the ribcage, which I want to be able to expand to take in as much air as possible. This one provides enough support without restricting my chest, and I love the strappy back.”
—Sara Hall, professional marathoner
Buy it: $18-$40, amazon.com
12. Lululemon Energy Bra, $52
“This is the most comfortable and supportive sports bra I’ve found not just for running but for all workouts I do. I love it so much I even bought it for a friend for her birthday.”
—Jessica Olivarez, runner in Houston, Texas
“As a runner, I want a sports bra that I forget that I’m wearing. I don’t want to feel compressed and uncomfortable when it’s on, or wear something that requires body contortions to get on and off. I’ve tried various brands and finally found one that provides enough support (C cup here), stays in place during my longest, sweatiest runs, and doesn’t chafe. Plus, the color options are super cute!” —Angela Dobbins, runner in Houston, Texas
Buy it: $52, lululemon.com
13. Senita Sarah Sports Bra, $26
“I love the pocket for the cell phone in the back. It’s also a great price!”
—Ashley Fizzarotti, runner in New Providence, New Jersey
Buy it: $26, senitaathletics.com
14. FITTIN Racerback Sports Bra, $27
“This sports bra delivers on my top two criteria for a sports bra: comfort and support. I’ve found that most bras are either very supportive to the point of restricting, or so stretchy that it is like you are wearing nothing at all while you run. Neither is a good feeling. I can wear this bra during Pilates and it allows me to stretch with ease and comfort, and then I can head out for a run and feel strapped down.”
—Jessica, runner in Oklahoma
Buy it: $27, amazon.com
15. GapFit High-Impact Convertible Padded Sports Bra, $30-$40
“I have a smaller chest but still find most sports bras are not compressive enough, making running painful. This one is not only supportive, but it’s also comfortable and adjustable at the shoulder straps and in the back.”
—Robin Kutner, runner in San Francisco, California
Buy it: $30-$40, gap.com
16. Champion Authentic Sports Bra, $20
“This is my go-to bra for all my training runs—the fabric is soft, and it provides the support I need, like my favorite sweatshirt and my favorite sports bra all in one. It’s the perfect combination of comfort and performance for my daily training, and I love the latest camo print design.”
—Alexi Pappas, professional runner and filmmaker
Buy it: $20, modells.com
17. Lululemon Stash N’ Run Bra, $58
“I love that this sports bra has a pocket to stash energy gels for long runs.”
—Carla Benton, runner in Chicago, Illinois
Buy it: $58, lululemon.com
18. Brooks Rebound Racer Sports Bra, $50
“This has been my go-to sports bra for years—I’ve worn it in many marathons and half-marathons. I’m a C-cup and love that this bra is adjustable in the straps and in the back and that it lasts forever.”
—Gabrielle Kotkov, runner in New York City
Buy it: $50, dickssportinggoods.com
19. Oiselle Strappy Bra, $52
“I love the cut of this bra and that when I’m running in it, I don’t think about my bra at all, because it’s so comfortable.”
—Kara Goucher, 2008 and 2012 Olympian
Buy it: $52, oiselle.com
20. Nike Pro Classic Swoosh Bra, $30
“This simple sports bra fits well, provides excellent compression for running, comes in cute prints, and is available without padded cups. It’s also a great price point for the quality.”
—Meggie Smith, runner in Los Angeles, California
Buy it: $30, nike.com
21. Natori Yogi Bra, $48
“As a larger-chested marathon runner, I learned the hard way early on that the right sports bra makes all the difference. This bra is very comfortable, versatile, and true to size. The straps can be worn like a traditional sports bra or rearranged as a racerback. I can wear it to work and then to the running trail without having to change bras! It’s worth every penny.”
—Pattie Galvan, runner in Houston, Texas
$48, natori.com
22. SheFit Ultimate Sports Bra, $64
“It honestly is hard finding a great sports bra as a plus-size person. A friend recommended SheFit, and at first, I hated it. I contacted them and after I sent pictures with it on, they suggested I size up. I have been in love with it ever since. I especially like that you can change the straps to turn it into a racerback, since I’ve had a tough time finding racerback sports bras in my size.”
—Jenelle Reinhart, Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania
“For those of us who have been ‘top blessed,’ this bra is everything! It offers maximum support during high-impact workouts. I have not experienced any chafing, plus I love how I can adjust it to fit me perfectly. It is very secure.”—Olivia Frempong, three-time World Marathon Majors runner, running coach, Zumba instructor, and ambassador for Black Girls RUN!
Buy it: $64, shefit.com
23. Brooks Juno Sports Bra, $65
“I love that this sports bra is comfortable and has removable cups, compression, and adjustable straps. It’s also easy to get on and off and is breastfeeding-friendly.”
–Kellie Jordan, runner in Houston, Texas
Buy it: $65, dickssportinggoods.com
24. C9 Champion Power Core Compression Padded Racerback Sports Bra, $20
“This sports bra is a great price and I like that it has light pads sewn in that don’t fall out or crumple in the wash.”
—Lynn McGrew, runner in Houston, Texas
Buy it: $20, target.com
25. Incredible Knockout Ultra Max by Victoria Sport Front-Close Sport Bra, $45
“This sports bra zips in front, which makes removal much easier (especially when it is weighed down with sweat). It also has removable cups and a good amount of compression, which helps to prevent chafing and bouncing.”
—Katherine Culbert, runner in Houston, Texas
Buy it: $45, victoriassecret.com
26. Lululemon Deep Stretch Bra, $48
“This is technically a yoga bra but it gets the job done and is a supportive running bra for me.”
—Thuyvi Norris, runner in Houston, Texas
Buy it: $48, lululemon.com
