1.8K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 60 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/beginnerrunning Traffic & Engagement r/beginnerrunning Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/beginnerrunning Most Active Times When r/beginnerrunning Is Most Active
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r/beginnerrunning Flair Performance r/beginnerrunning Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Runner Advice | 415 (30.7%) | 9 |
| Training Progress | 368 (27.2%) | 77 |
| Training Help | 142 (10.5%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 118 (8.7%) | 10 |
| Injury Prevention | 64 (4.7%) | 4 |
| Couch to 5K | 55 (4.1%) | 96 |
| Motivation Needed | 49 (3.6%) | 30 |
| First Race Prep | 46 (3.4%) | 12 |
| Running Challenges | 36 (2.7%) | 23 |
| Pacing Tips | 32 (2.4%) | 9 |
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r/beginnerrunning Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/beginnerrunning
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| running | 368 (20.6%) | 13 | 13 |
| first | 364 (20.3%) | 59 | 8 |
| run | 246 (13.7%) | 23 | 11 |
| marathon | 173 (9.7%) | 34 | 8 |
| half | 137 (7.7%) | 40 | 10 |
| 10k | 104 (5.8%) | 43 | 8 |
| advice | 76 (4.2%) | 5 | 11 |
| time | 73 (4.1%) | 40 | 15 |
| sub | 72 (4.0%) | 51 | 11 |
| ran | 69 (3.9%) | 110 | 8 |
r/beginnerrunning Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/beginnerrunning
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 1 |
r/beginnerrunning Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/beginnerrunning
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Sedentary to 5K in one year!
This group needs more of this
i ran my first ever 5k
Hey everyone, i ran 8 miles today
First 5k today, and finished 2nd in my age group!
Disappointment in First Half Marathon Time
Today I finished my first 5K race in 25:33 (PB) 🔥
Competed my first half marathon!
First 5k
I DID IT! SUB 30 5K!!!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedentary to 5K in one year! | 8.6K | 437 | image | Sep 26 |
| This group needs more of this | 4.5K | 132 | image | Sep 25 |
| i ran my first ever 5k | 2.1K | 47 | image | Sep 28 |
| Hey everyone, i ran 8 miles today | 1.4K | 37 | image | Sep 17 |
| First 5k today, and finished 2nd in my age group! | 954 | 49 | image | Sep 12 |
| Disappointment in First Half Marathon Time | 935 | 347 | image | Sep 21 |
| Today I finished my first 5K race in 25:33 (PB) 🔥 | 692 | 18 | image | Sep 19 |
| Competed my first half marathon! | 674 | 24 | image | Sep 12 |
| First 5k | 559 | 13 | image | Sep 19 |
| I DID IT! SUB 30 5K!!! | 554 | 27 | image | Sep 11 |
r/beginnerrunning Audience Overlap r/beginnerrunning Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/beginnerrunning FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/beginnerrunning
What's the best time to post on r/beginnerrunning?
Based on posting volume, r/beginnerrunning is most active on Tuesdays around 10 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/beginnerrunning?
r/beginnerrunning averages 60 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/beginnerrunning get?
Posts on r/beginnerrunning average about 32 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/beginnerrunning get most?
On r/beginnerrunning, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts