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 168K 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 49K 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
168K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +49K members
Growth: +41.7% / 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: 36K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 839 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

  • err!!
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I just had my whole identity called into question
    2. Ultra 5k roll.
    3. Shoe Brand Looking for Influencers and Product Tester! First ever shoe with Direct Gu Buff connecting
    #1
    err!!
    I just had my whole identity called into question · Ultra 5k roll. · Shoe Brand Looking for Influencers and Product Tester! First ever shoe with Direct Gu Buff connecting
    9
  • Poop
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Who needs the gym?
    2. I shit my ankles
    3. Need a volunteer at hydration station
    #2
    Poop
    Who needs the gym? · I shit my ankles · Need a volunteer at hydration station
    6
  • Literally Hitler
    5 posts in the past month
    1. We doing a watch party for the premiere today or what?
    2. Jealous peers and family
    3. Would gal gadot break zone 2 if the child being saved was Palestinian?
    #3
    Literally Hitler
    We doing a watch party for the premiere today or what? · Jealous peers and family · Would gal gadot break zone 2 if the child being saved was Palestinian?
    5
  • Shoes
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Finally an All Purpose Shoe
    2. Weight difference between left and right trail running shoes
    3. Picked up a pair of these for my tempo days.
    #4
    Shoes
    Finally an All Purpose Shoe · Weight difference between left and right trail running shoes · Picked up a pair of these for my tempo days.
    4
  • PoopSmellersAnonymous
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Freedom run, guess the sub
    2. As an Apple Watch owner, will I ever be considered a true runner?
    3. Running or Jogging??
    #5
    PoopSmellersAnonymous
    Freedom run, guess the sub · As an Apple Watch owner, will I ever be considered a true runner? · Running or Jogging??
    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 168K 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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