The 8 Best Lightweight winter Running Jackets (2023 reviews)

The look and feel of this jackets are consistent with the high quality we're used to from the rest of Marmot's lineup. It is stylish, value-oriented, full-function rainwear for backcountry and urban travelers alike. It keeps you dry and you can wear as a shell over a fleece in the winter. The precip jacket features fully taped seams to prevent leaks and bonded storm flaps over the zippers to keep moisture out. The velcro closures at wrists and front zipper offer adjustability, and the venting zippers under the arms are great for keeping cool when active.

This is a light jacket, waterproof and wind proof. It is perfect for climate control when it's rainy but not cold. The cut is flattering and the length is perfect to cover low back and waist.

Why We Like This:

Lightweight, cute color, perfect for rain jacket or lightweight jacket
Super lightweight, completely waterproof and you will love the color
Fits tall and thinner people best

Best For winter middle layer: Baleaf Lightweight winter Running Jacket

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The baleaf lightweight winter running jacket is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily usage. It’s hard to wear over something with long sleeves because the fleece binds. The Fitted Cut delivers next-to-skin comfort, if you like a more relaxed fit, better go up 1-2 size than regular. The brushed material feels warm on the skin and they are very form fitting. The sleeves are long too, which is great for covering up your hands.

It is a very warm and soft running shirt. The fabric is super soft too. It is really warm and good for jogging and walking.

Why We Like This:

Washes well, good fit, and the colors are pretty
Excellent for outdoor activities in the winter time
Great top for a warm ski layer

Best with back pocket: little Donkey Andy Great Jacket

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The little donkey andy great jacket should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This jacket is also quite versatile. It is fine over a short sleeve shirt, but snug over a long sleeve short. It would be an easy transition to make when putting sleeves back on when it is cool again. The collar points/tips (where the zipper ends) bounce or flies into the chin while running or in the wind. The rear pocket comes in handy for holding gloves or cell phone. The jacket appears to be well made and it looks good on, which is a plus.

This jacket has a good fit, nice and long in the back. The removable sleeves make the jacket very versatile.

Why We Like This:

Highly visible for use when riding ebike
Very nice jacket with great reflective qualities
Fabric doesn't feel heavy or too thin

Best For late spring: JCARP Lightweight winter Running Jacket

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The jcarp lightweight winter running jacket is the best desirable jacket on the market today. This thin jacket is pretty good at blocking wind. It is made of 100% polyester, very waterproof in light rain, durable and quick dry. It works well with wind in the 50s and mid 40s. It is great for late spring, summer, and early fall. It's a very nice jacket and it does run small. It is very lightweight and comfy. It is good for super busty people. It is made for warmth on a cold day but is perfect for spring and fall.

Why We Like This:

Has a very thin layer of fleece lining
Very light weight and perfect for biking or running/walking
Good investment for long term

Best with hood: Baleaf Nice Jacket

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The baleaf nice jacket's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. It is a great light weight jacket for running or hiking. It fits well and is long enough, as are the sleeves. After testing, it can block 99% more harmful ultraviolet rays, protecting your sensitive skin from all elements in summer. It provides UV protection to the palm of the hand. It is designed with a unique ponytail hole. It provides uv protection to the palm of the hand. It is very lightweight and a light color so it might keep you cooler. It would be great for spring or fall as a light jacket.

Why We Like This:

Is a slim cut, and fits very nicely
Perfect sheer / light sun protection
Nice looking and does the job
Warmer than ideal for summer riding, and very long

Best For casual gatherings: Hibelle Lightweight winter Running Jacket

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate jacket. The hibelle lightweight winter running jacket is exactly that - it's a simple jacket that hits all the right notes. This jacket is really soft fleece and rather lightweight. It fits under a winter jacket with no problem. It is fleece, it is too thin to be useful in the cold. The fabric is smooth and feels nice to the touch. This jacket zippers up to cover the neck to provide full upper body warmth, and the bottom has an elastic closure to help keep cold drafts out. It is light weight. It fits well, has nice shaping lines, not boxy looking.

Why We Like This:

Nice styling and just the right weight for indoors, over shirt
Perfect light weight yet keeps you warm
Very comfortable, good length and washes well
Excellent light weight jacket for fall

Best For chilly days: little Donkey Andy Lightweight winter Running Jacket

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Little Donkey Andy line of jacket come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. The golf jacket is lightweight and packed easily, ultra-soft fabric with highly performance perfect for outdoor & indoor sports activities. It is made of 4-way stretch fabric, allowing you to move in total comfort. It has a rear reflective logo for greater visibility on low-light runs. It is good for chilly days. Breathable knitting materials wick away moisture quickly to keep you dry and comfort during running, golfing and training.

It is lightweight and packed easily, ultra-soft fabric with highly performance perfect for outdoor & indoor sports activities. The rear reflective logo for greater visibility on low-light runs.

Why We Like This:

A large interior pockets for easy storage
Thumb holes added to increase hand coverage and warmth
Comfy outer layer for chilly walks
Really keeps you warm in colder temps

Best For In between weather: under Armour Lightweight winter Running Jacket

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If you often find yourself scrambling for convenient and suitable jacket, under armour lightweight winter running jacket is your end point. This isn’t going to keep you warm, but is a perfect layer for running. It isn’t quiet or loud, somewhere in between. The material makes a swish sound when it rubs itself. The fit is great, repels the water, and the weight is perfect. It drys moderately quick. It isn’t 100% waterproof, although it does shed water really well.

Why We Like This:

Durable, lightweight, stretch woven fabric.4-way stretch construction moves better in every direction
Generous, 3-piece hood with flat seams for a comfortable, smooth fit
Lot of satisfied buyers