The Best Running Subreddits in 2026

Running subreddits cover every stage, from finishing Couch to 5K to training for a 100-mile ultra. The communities are encouraging and full of training data.

These are the best running subreddits in 2026.

Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.

The best running subreddits

  1. 1
    r/running3.9M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: General running

    The main running community.

  2. 2
    r/beginnerrunning56K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: New runners

    Support for people just starting out.

  3. 3
    r/C25K208K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Couch to 5K

    Following the Couch to 5K program.

  4. 4
    r/AdvancedRunning440K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Competitive runners

    Training for serious goals.

  5. 5
    r/firstmarathon244K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: First marathon

    Training for a first marathon.

  6. 6
    r/Marathon_Training85K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Marathon training

    Plans and race preparation.

  7. 7
    r/trailrunning410K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Trail running

    Off-road running.

  8. 8
    r/Ultramarathon140K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Ultras

    Races longer than a marathon.

  9. 9
    r/RunningShoeGeeks225K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Running shoes

    Shoe reviews and comparisons.

  10. 10
    r/XXRunning41K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Women runners

    A running community for women.

  11. 11
    r/Garmin250K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Running watches

    Garmin devices and data.

  12. 12
    r/Strava143K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Strava

    The Strava app and community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best running subreddit?

r/running for general discussion; r/AdvancedRunning for serious training.

Is there a subreddit for beginner runners?

Yes — r/beginnerrunning and r/C25K.

Where can I get running shoe advice?

r/RunningShoeGeeks.

Can I claim a dead running subreddit?

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