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"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for suggestions on a 2 month training guide for a running a marathon"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Running hurts-help please"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/marathonrunning
#1
Running
: "Running my first full marathon and would like some suggestions on electrolytes and hydration in general"
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
: "Top Tips for someone running their first marathon?"
18 posts
#5
Race
: "Anyone have any Race day rituals they'd like to share?!"
16 posts
#6
Marathons
: "I want to start running Marathons."
13 posts
#7
Injury
: "Hip Injury help"
9 posts
#8
Runners
7 posts
#9
Long
7 posts
#10
First
: "Just bought my First pack of RunGum!"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/marathonrunning
Yearly
+519 members(7.3%)
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Last updated: August 5, 2026