Here at Runner’s World, we test thousands of products every year in our labs, workstations, and on the roads and trails. We assess a wide range of criteria during our evaluations, including comfort, performance, durability, ease of use, safety, and price point.
We put thousands of miles on new shoe models, accelerate wear and tear on running shorts, put snow cleats to work—the list goes on! Depending on the product, we’ll even stretch it, drop it, or heat it up to make sure it stands up to real life.
As part of that testing—here’s where you come in—we invite a select group of Runner’s World+ members to use the product themselves, run it a ton, and, as a group, report on how the item performed in a variety of conditions. After all that, we make our final selection of the best products to recommend to our readers.
Every Runner’s World+ member is eligible to become a product tester. To access this exclusive member benefit, the first step is to subscribe.
We are looking for runners from all backgrounds and a variety of skill levels. Curious about how to become a Runner’s World+ member and test products yourself? Here’s everything you need to know about signing up.
How to Become a Product Tester
After you become a member, follow this link and fill out the application form.
Product Tester FAQs
I’m a Runner’s World+ member, and I have applied for the program. How do I know if I’ve been selected to test a product?
When you’re selected for a study, you’ll receive an e-mail confirming your participation and providing information about when you should expect your product to arrive in the mail.
Share Your Experience With Runner’s World+ Members
Runner’s World’s field testers are often the first people to try new products—shoes, apparel, headphones, winter gear, and more—and your feedback might even show up in our trusted product reviews or in our magazine, along with expert evaluations from the Runner’s World’s Test Team.
We can’t wait to hear what you think of the products we send you. But first, you must become a Runner’s World+ member. Several weeks after you sign up for Runner’s World+, you’ll receive an e-mail invitation to activate your tester profile. After activating your profile, you’ll be eligible for selection and participation.
Please note: There is no guarantee you will be selected for product testing. This offering is for U.S. residents only.
