r/RunningCirclejerk

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About r/RunningCirclejerk

Jerkers of all things running

The community at a glance

r/RunningCirclejerk is a Subreddit for Runners with roughly 159K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Running topic page.

Roughly 52K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Running, Ultra, and Marathon. Product recommendations often mention running shoes, energy gels, and marathon plan app.

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Established 2012
159K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +52K members
Growth: +48.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 30 members
  • 2014: 186 members
  • 2015: 511 members
  • 2016: 403 members
  • 2017: 423 members
  • 2018: 1K members
  • 2019: 1K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2023: 21K members
  • 2024: 39K members
  • 2025: 57K members
  • 2026: 27K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 3K members

Topics

  • Running
    111 posts in the past month
    #1
    Running
    111
  • Ultra
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Ultra
    36
  • Marathon
    33 posts in the past month
    #3
    Marathon
    33
  • Hate
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    29
  • Zone 2
    23 posts in the past month
    #5
    Zone 2
    23

Flair

  • I Could Be A Doctor
    4 posts in the past month
    1. This is what 180 cadence looks like, anything lower is heel striking
    2. Asking for a friend 😳
    3. Running is easy
    #1
    I Could Be A Doctor
    This is what 180 cadence looks like, anything lower is heel striking · Asking for a friend 😳 · Running is easy
    4
  • Poop
    4 posts in the past month
    1. This is what I get for being active on rcj
    2. This guy is definitely in this group
    3. Afternoon Run
    #2
    Poop
    This is what I get for being active on rcj · This guy is definitely in this group · Afternoon Run
    4
  • My Butt Buddy!
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Never left the Goldilocks zone
    2. Let me tell you a thing or two about 'energy return'
    3. Can’t find this really hot chick I ran 15 miles with during my ultramarathon. Help?!?
    #3
    My Butt Buddy!
    Never left the Goldilocks zone · Let me tell you a thing or two about 'energy return' · Can’t find this really hot chick I ran 15 miles with during my ultramarathon. Help?!?
    3
  • err!!
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Oopsie haha
    2. Yes
    3. First marathon!
    #4
    err!!
    Oopsie haha · Yes · First marathon!
    3
  • Literally Hitler
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Fuck, we’re getting roasted by r/runningfashion
    2. Cy*lists at work
    3. Outjerked by the Germans
    #5
    Literally Hitler
    Fuck, we’re getting roasted by r/runningfashion · Cy*lists at work · Outjerked by the Germans
    3

Product recommendations

  • running shoes
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What Are the Best Running Shoes You've Tried?
    2. Best Super Shoe for Daily Walks?
    3. In the market for a new pair of stability shoes. Can anyone recommend any similar ones to these?
    #1
    running shoes
    What Are the Best Running Shoes You've Tried? · Best Super Shoe for Daily Walks? · In the market for a new pair of stability shoes. Can anyone recommend any similar ones to these?
    7
  • energy gels
    7 posts in the past month
    1. OK Chat: convince me that "GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gels" form the basis of a religion (try your best to sound like a shill)
    2. Should recommended dosage for energy gels be followed when intake is related to marathon training?
    3. When carb loading I would recommend GU as sauce instead.
    #2
    energy gels
    OK Chat: convince me that "GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gels" form the basis of a religion (try your best to sound like a shill) · Should recommended dosage for energy gels be followed when intake is related to marathon training? · When carb loading I would recommend GU as sauce instead.
    7
  • marathon plan app
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best app with the best marathon plan?
    2. What's the best app with the best marathon plan?
    #3
    marathon plan app
    What's the best app with the best marathon plan? · What's the best app with the best marathon plan?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/RunningCirclejerk for?
Best for Runners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/RunningCirclejerk 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/RunningCirclejerk have?
Roughly 159K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/RunningCirclejerk on?
r/RunningCirclejerk 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/RunningCirclejerk cover?
On the Hive Index, r/RunningCirclejerk is organized under Runners.
How do I join r/RunningCirclejerk?
You can join r/RunningCirclejerk by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Running communities like?
Communities for runners of all distances and speeds, from 5Ks to ultramarathons. You will find free training tools on dedicated platforms, local running groups via Meetup, parkrun events worldwide, and app-based communities for tracking and motivation.
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