1.5K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 48 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/running Traffic & Engagement r/running Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/running Most Active Times When r/running Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/running Flair Performance r/running Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Training | 600 (40.0%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 517 (34.5%) | 1 |
| Gear | 205 (13.7%) | 2 |
| Nutrition | 42 (2.8%) | 5 |
| Race Report | 41 (2.7%) | 1 |
| Safety | 31 (2.1%) | 3 |
| Article | 28 (1.9%) | 3 |
| Weekly Thread | 16 (1.1%) | 8 |
| Review | 11 (0.7%) | 1 |
| PSA | 8 (0.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/running Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/running
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| running | 352 (23.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| moderator | 165 (11.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| removed | 165 (11.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| marathon | 137 (9.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| run | 112 (7.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| training | 90 (6.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| advice | 75 (5.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| half | 69 (4.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| shoes | 66 (4.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| first | 65 (4.3%) | 2 | 4 |
r/running Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/running
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/running Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/running
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Insatiable appetite since I started running?
What running myth did you believe until experience proved it wrong?
Running Shorts: Lined or Unlined?
2027 Double TCS London Marathon ballot results announced today!
When you first started running, what did you struggle with the most?
Any solutions for long term air quality concerns when outdoor running?
What Non-Big-Brand Running Gear Are You Wearing in 2026?
What do you carry with you during a long distance race (marathon)?
How you do guys plan the actual routes that you take on your runs?
Consistent pacing help
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insatiable appetite since I started running? | 170 | 95 | text | Jul 29 |
| What running myth did you believe until experience proved it wrong? | 123 | 263 | text | Jul 21 |
| Running Shorts: Lined or Unlined? | 54 | 187 | text | Jul 21 |
| 2027 Double TCS London Marathon ballot results announced today! | 53 | 185 | text | Jul 9 |
| When you first started running, what did you struggle with the most? | 52 | 124 | text | Jul 28 |
| Any solutions for long term air quality concerns when outdoor running? | 49 | 62 | text | Jul 20 |
| What Non-Big-Brand Running Gear Are You Wearing in 2026? | 46 | 144 | text | Jul 23 |
| What do you carry with you during a long distance race (marathon)? | 38 | 62 | text | Jul 28 |
| How you do guys plan the actual routes that you take on your runs? | 23 | 101 | text | Jul 29 |
| Consistent pacing help | 20 | 24 | text | Jul 22 |
r/running Audience Overlap r/running Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/running FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/running
What's the best time to post on r/running?
Based on posting volume, r/running is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/running?
r/running averages 48 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/running get?
Posts on r/running average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/running get most?
On r/running, most posts are text posts (100%)