r/beginnerrunning↗
Beginner Running
Welcome to r/beginnerrunning! A supportive community dedicated to helping new runners get started. Whether you're looking for beginner-friendly running programs, nutrition tips, race reports, or just some motivation to lace up your shoes - we’ve got you covered. Ask questions, share progress, and run at your own pace.
164k subscribers1,808 posts / mo in Sep 20261,500 authors / mosince 2011
r/beginnerrunning has 164k members (+53% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,808 posts a month from 1,500 people. Top topics: 10K Runs, First 5K Races and Half Marathons.
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How r/beginnerrunning has grown
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Topics and brands on r/beginnerrunning
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- 10K Runs8.5%
- First 5K Races8.3%
- Half Marathons5.1%
- 5K Runs4.3%
- Running Pace Optimization3.3%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Apple
- #1 Athletic Shoe Review Site
- V.O2
- Dress My Run
- TrainingPeaks
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