Frozen fingers can suck the joy out of even the best Fun Run race. When the weather isn't too cold, nothing beats plain stretchy gloves for lightness, ease, and especially price. But if you need a little more protection, North Face's Etip Pamir Windstopper gloves ($65, thenorthface.com) will keep your hands warm without giving you sweaty palms thanks to vents. And the etips mean you can use your smart phone or iPod without exposing your mitts.