- Very comfortable
- Minimum padding to interfere with the running segment
- Close fitting (like biking shorts) to not catch on vegetation and quick rigging for climbing
- Quick drying and wicking fabric to keep moisture away from your skin
Bottom Line: Select shorts to match terrain (water crossings?), race distance, and weather conditions.
 GoLite Baja Running Short - Women's GoLite made the Womens Baja Running Short for trail runners who want a lightweight design created specifically for moving fast through the wilderness. |  Helly Hansen The Trailwizard Short - Women's Experience the spell-binding comfort of the lightweight Helly Hansen Womens Trailwizard Shorts when you trail run. |  Patagonia Nine Trails Running Short - Women's Quick-drying stretch material allows you to run comfortably in the Patagonia Womens Nine Trails Running Shorts and dries quickly if you take a dip in the river. |
 Pearl Izumi Aurora Roll Waist Short - Women's The Pearl Izumi Womens Aurora Roll Waist Shorts let you choose a neutral rise or a low rise. |  Pearl Izumi Aurora Short - Women's Front and back vents in the Pearl Izumi Womens Aurora Shorts let cool air in and hot air out, so you dont have to suffer from major butt-sweat on your summer runs. |  Pearl Izumi Fly Evo Short - Women's Crotch-sweat probably isnt on the list of your favorite things about running. Thanks to a perforated gusset on the Pearl Izumi Womens Fly Evo Shorts, you can have less sweat and more cooling comfort. |
 prAna Relay Short - Women's prAna made the Womens Relay Shorts with an old school track-style to change up your bouldering and yoga wardrobe. |  Salomon Trail Comp Short - Women's The Salomon Womens Trail Comp Short sports an inner brief, which makes running the streets and trails more comfortable. The fabrics in this short cater to not only the runner, but the biker, hiker, ... more info. |  Sugoi Activ Running Short - Women's When youre training for that half-marathon, pull on the Sugoi Womens Activ Short for full coverage and a comfortable low-rise fit. These performance shorts circulate plenty of air to keep you cool on ... more info. |
 Sugoi Hatha Short - Women's Thanks to a slim fit, loose leg, and low rise, the Sugoi Womens Hatha Short gives you the comfort to get in touch with your running Chi. |  Sugoi Lucky Spyn Short - Women's Wear the Sugoi Womens Lucky Spyn Short for your spin class. Sugoi added a chamois to cushion you during your intense cycling workout. |  Sugoi Spearhead Running Short - Women's The Sugoi Spearhead Womens Short is longer than its cousin, the 42K, but doesnt sacrifice race-readiness. |
 Sugoi Via Running Short - Women's Around the track, along the trails, or on the pavementwherever you enjoy runningthe Sugoi Womens Via Running Short keeps you comfortable with stretch-woven mobility. These performance shorts provide ... more info. |  The North Face Elli Trail Short - Women's You might think having a bit of carbon in your running shorts is a bit odd. The small amount of carbon in The North Face Womens Elli Trail Shorts increases the wicking and quick-drying capabilities ... more info. |  The North Face Velocitee Short - Women's Since its not really socially acceptable to run in your underwearalthough the sweltering sun outside makes them seem like a perfect choiceThe North Face Womens Velocitee Shorts are a good compromise. |
 Under Armour Ultra 4in Compression Running Short - Women's The Under Armour Womens Ultra Compression Running Short keeps everything where it should be while you tackle a burly workout. |  Under Armour Velocity Short - Women's Running on a humid summer day can feel like a desperate slog-fest. Thanks to lightweight fabric and side mesh panels, the Under Armour Womens Velocity Shorts relieve the sweaty symptoms of hot ... more info. |
Other gear and recommendations for women's adventure racing, trail running, mountain biking and backcountry travel:
