r/running is a subreddit with 4.2M members. The community frequently discusses running, looking for, struggling, struggles, and training, and they frequently recommend/review running shorts, running headphones, and running watch, and the most common flair used is daily thread, weekly thread, training, race report, and article.
All runners welcome.
Popular Topics in r/running
#1
Running
58 posts
#2
Looking For
43 posts
#3
Struggling
35 posts
#4
Struggles
17 posts
#5
Training
10 posts
#6
Pace
9 posts
#7
Hate
7 posts
#8
Shin
7 posts
#9
Marathon
6 posts
#10
Race
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/running
Running Shorts
389 reviews
#1
Nike
4.4★ from 30 reviews
#2
Brooks
4.5★ from 27 reviews
#3
Lululemon
4.9★ from 26 reviews
Running Headphones
131 reviews
#1
AfterShokz
4.4★ from 11 reviews
#2
Jabra
4.8★ from 10 reviews
#3
Jaybird
5.0★ from 10 reviews
Running Watch
129 reviews
#1
Garmin
4.3★ from 98 reviews
#2
COROS
4.9★ from 10 reviews
#3
TomTom
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/running
#1
Daily Thread
: "Achievements for Wednesday, July 08, 2026"
40 posts
#2
Weekly Thread
: "What Are You Wearing Wednesday - Weekly Gear Thread"
30 posts
#3
Training
: "What are some signs it's time to quit, and how do you distinguish between temporary motivation dips and severe burnout?"
3 posts
#4
Race Report
: "Race report - Grandma's Double Marathon"
2 posts
#5
Article
: "2027 Double TCS London Marathon ballot results announced today!"
1 post
#6
Gear
: "Buying shoes when they are not in stock in local physical stores to try on for feel and size ?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/running
Yearly
+107k members(2.6%)
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Last updated: July 14, 2026