r/AdvancedRunning

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About r/AdvancedRunning

Discussion about advanced training, racing, tactics, elite running, support, advice, and more. "Advanced" Running is NOT based on your level or race times. It's for individuals with the mindset of improving their running performance, whether they are competitive athletes, experienced runners, or enthusiasts looking to take their running to the next level. This is an actively moderated community, please review the rules/FAQ/wiki, and use the stickied Q&As for short questions/requests.

The community at a glance

r/AdvancedRunning is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and Runners with roughly 484K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Running topic page.

Roughly 24K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Running, Marathon, and Speed Work. Product recommendations often mention treadmill, fitness tracker, and running hydration belts.

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484K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +24K members
Growth: +5.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 12K members
  • 2020: 54K members
  • 2023: 333K members
  • 2024: 23K members
  • 2025: 20K members
  • 2026: 19K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 153 members

Topics

  • Running
    11 posts in the past month
    #1
    Running
    11
  • Marathon
    9 posts in the past month
    #2
    Marathon
    9
  • Speed Work
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Speed Work
    3
  • Speed
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Speed
    3
  • Training
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Training
    3

Flair

  • Open Discussion
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Boston cutoff announced
    2. To stride or not to stride?
    3. How does your peak-marathon training 5k time compare to your fresh, tapered 5k time?
    #1
    Open Discussion
    Boston cutoff announced · To stride or not to stride? · How does your peak-marathon training 5k time compare to your fresh, tapered 5k time?
    33
  • Training
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Help appreciated, I’m plateauing hard.
    2. Best sub-3 predictor workouts ~4 weeks out?
    3. Post Training Reset - Did it actually help you
    #2
    Training
    Help appreciated, I’m plateauing hard. · Best sub-3 predictor workouts ~4 weeks out? · Post Training Reset - Did it actually help you
    15
  • Race Report
    9 posts in the past month
    1. 2:41:13 Marathon Race report
    2. The Village Run 2026 - 1st Place and a new PB!
    3. Race Report: WRRC Copenhagen Half Marathon 2026
    #3
    Race Report
    2:41:13 Marathon Race report · The Village Run 2026 - 1st Place and a new PB! · Race Report: WRRC Copenhagen Half Marathon 2026
    9
  • Gear
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Tuesday Shoesday
    2. Tuesday Shoesday
    3. Marathon training watch
    #4
    Gear
    Tuesday Shoesday · Tuesday Shoesday · Marathon training watch
    9
  • General Discussion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. The Weekly Rundown for September 21, 2026
    2. Saturday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for September 19, 2026
    3. Thursday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for September 24, 2026
    #5
    General Discussion
    The Weekly Rundown for September 21, 2026 · Saturday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for September 19, 2026 · Thursday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for September 24, 2026
    8

Product recommendations

  • treadmill
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best budget-friendly Treadmills under $500?
    2. Best Treadmill for Running at Home you'll recommend
    3. Top-of-the-line treadmill recs!
    #1
    treadmill
    Best budget-friendly Treadmills under $500? · Best Treadmill for Running at Home you'll recommend · Top-of-the-line treadmill recs!
    5
  • fitness tracker
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences?
    2. I'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences?
    #2
    fitness tracker
    I'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences? · I'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences?
    2
  • running hydration belts
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best running hydration belts
    2. Best running hydration belts
    #3
    running hydration belts
    Best running hydration belts · Best running hydration belts
    2
  • headtorch for running
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Headtorch for Running
    2. Best Headtorch for Running
    #4
    headtorch for running
    Best Headtorch for Running · Best Headtorch for Running
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AdvancedRunning for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and Runners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AdvancedRunning free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/AdvancedRunning have?
Roughly 484K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AdvancedRunning on?
r/AdvancedRunning runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/AdvancedRunning cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AdvancedRunning is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, Runners.
How do I join r/AdvancedRunning?
You can join r/AdvancedRunning by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
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