How to Make Your Own DIY Face Mask for Running

Nov 19, 2020

1 minute

With Covid-19 upon us, we all have to make changes to our routines, including runners.

Depending on the time of day when I go for a run, I need to decide whether to wear my face mask or leave it at home. And certainly, if you live in a crowded city, you should wear one to protect those around you.

Have an old tank top laying around? Presenting...the simplest DIY face mask for running that you will ever find!

Check out our other guides on making a DIY running armband and a no-sew running belt.

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Pick out an old tank top that you longer wear to convert into a face mask for running.

(Luckily for me, I had one ready to go from making my previous guide on a no-sew running belt.)

Cut it in half about 3-4 inches below the armhole.

Your DIY running face mask is ready to go!

In the next steps, I'll show you how to wear it.

Make sure the cut-part is on the bottom.

Put the face mask over nose so that the arm loops drape over your nose, and tighten over nose.

Take the bottom straps and tie a knot or loop behind your head, until your face mask feels comfortably secure.

You now have great DIY face mask for running that will not fall off of your face and allow you breathe normally during your run.

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Michael (175)

Nov 19, 2020

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Who doesn't have an extra sock or two that's missing a pair - lost forever to the black hole in the dryer! Grab that extra sock and a pair of scissors, and you have yourself a DIY armband for running!