United In Stride Branded Gear

We aim to provide gear to our members at no cost – but donations are appreciated to help keep United In Stride running (pun intended)! This includes the cost of maintaining this site and inventory of supplies. Donate to United In Stride here.

To request United In Stride gear let us know through our website Contact Us form or email [email protected].

GUIDE/BLIND Bibs

Pin on front and back race bibs labeled with either BLIND or GUIDE.

Recommended donation amount: $5

Tethers

22 inch length tether with ¾ inch thick material and 2 ¾ inch finger loops. Made from soft yet strong tubular webbing.

Recommended donation amount: $10

Athletic T-Shirts

Short sleeve athletic t-shirt made in unisex sizes.

Recommended donation amount: $15

Running Hats

Lightweight running hat made by BOCO Gear.

Recommended donation amount: $15

Blind and Guide Reflective Vests

The vest is $39.99 + $5.00 shipping. The cost includes the lettering on the front and the back of the vest. This is a discounted price negotiated by United in Stride. All of the vests have adjustable Velcro straps on the sides and the shoulders and are made one at a time. RUSeen has generously offered United In Stride Members a 10% discount off of their Blind/Guide collections. Use the code UNITED on their website to receive your discount.

GUIDE Vest
https://ruseen.com/products/reflective-running-vest-guide

BLIND Vest
https://ruseen.com/products/reflective-running-vest-blind

The below link shows a variety of vests with “Blind”,  “Blind Runner”, and “Deaf” and “Deaf/Blind:”
https://ruseen.com/collections/impaired-vests

Stunt Puppy Tethers

We all know that the vast majority of VI runners make their own tethers and have different preferences. That said, Stunt Puppy created a special running tether for our community.

Order your Stunt Puppy tether here: www.stuntpuppy.com/products/running-tether

Resources

Looking for helpful tips on how to communicate and reach out to other members? Or how to safely guide a visually impaired walker or runner? Check out our resource pages and find additional information such as VI race classifications and gear to keep you visible to others.

UIS Best Practices

Person wearing a reflective vest holding a bullhorn.

Building Your Network

Visually Impaired runner and two guides drinking water during a race.

Guiding 101

Blind runner and guide holding a tether.

Races

Person walking on a treadmill.

Additional Resources

United In Stride printed tshirt, running hat, and handheld tether.

Contact Us

Reach out to us on our contact page.

Contact Form