r/marathonrunning
8k members
r/marathonrunning is a subreddit with 8k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses running, marathon, training, tips, and race.
A place to discuss all things related to running a marathon.
Popular Themes in r/marathonrunning
#1
Advice Requests
: "Running my first full marathon and would like some suggestions on electrolytes and hydration in general"
22 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for suggestions on a 2 month training guide for a running a marathon"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Post-marathon depression"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Raising Money for my first marathon!! I am running the NYC marathon as my first ever - all proceeds go to team for Kids which is an amazing charity. Please help!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/marathonrunning
#1
Running
: "3:36 Marathon baby! Previous PR was 4:03! This is my 3rd marathon and I’m so over Running on asphalt! Feels like a solid time to retire from street Running ☺️🎉"
72 posts
#2
Marathon
: "Corona made my first Marathon digital, here we are! First 20 in 3hrs, last 6 in 2hrs. Y’all weren’t kidding about that brick wall of pain."
71 posts
#3
Training
: "First week of Training for first marathon ever. Signed up with Nike Run Club...no idea what I’m doing but I’m doing it. (38m 220lbs)"
45 posts
#4
Tips
: "Tips for a 3:30 -3:45 marathon"
18 posts
#5
Race
: "Anyone have any Race day rituals they'd like to share?!"
16 posts
#6
Marathons
: "What was it that got you to start running Marathons ?"
13 posts
#7
Injury
: "Hip Injury help"
9 posts
#8
Runners
7 posts
#9
Long
: "At what point should I bring gels/food on Long runs?"
7 posts
#10
First
: "Just bought my First pack of RunGum!"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/marathonrunning
Yearly
+530 members(7.4%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026