Running
For runners of all levels.
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.
Communities
Community-powered motivation. Track your progress and cheer each other on. Join over 100 million active people on Strava. Connect with friends, join clubs, share activities, and discover routes.

Community for competitive and serious runners discussing training, racing, and performance. Covers topics from marathon training to elite racing.

Dedicated subreddit for marathon runners and those training for 26.2 miles. Shares race reports, training plans, and race-day tips.

Jerkers of all things running

Community for half marathon runners and those training for 13.1 miles. Covers training plans, race recommendations, and gear advice.
Free training and racing tools for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and walkers. Analyse your training, find races, plot routes, chat in the forum, and get advice. Nothing is behind a paywall.

Community for Spartan Race and obstacle course racing enthusiasts. Training advice, race reports, and event discussion for OCR athletes.

Subreddit dedicated to barefoot and minimalist running. Discussions on technique, injury prevention, shoe reviews, and transition advice for natural running.

Structuring Training (running) is a Skool community focused on running and related topics.

Personal Best Running Club is a Skool community focused on running and related topics.

9Mile Marathon Running School is a Skool community focused on running and related topics.

The official Discord server for the r/running subreddit community. Chat with runners of all levels, share training updates, ask questions, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts.

A community for runners. Share your training, ask questions, post race reports, and enjoy all things running.

A subreddit for ultrarunning: trail races and road races exceeding the marathon distance.

A community for trail runners. Discuss trail running, share routes, race recaps, gear, and inspiring runs in the outdoors.

This is a community for anyone who wants to start running. We use the Couch to 5K program to get from the couch to running a 5K in 8 weeks.

A subreddit for runners who geek out about running shoes. Discuss shoe reviews, comparisons, stack heights, plates, and all things running footwear.
The home of running. The internet's most active running forum covering track and field, road racing, cross country, and all aspects of distance running.
Free running log, training plans and running forum. Discuss general running, racing, cross training, health, nutrition, gears and more. Comprehensive workout logging for runners of all levels.
The Nike Run Club App has everything you need to start running, keep running, and enjoy running more. NRC pays attention to your pace, location, distance, elevation, heart rate, and mile splits. Connect with a global community of runners and share your runs.
parkrun organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
Find local running groups near you on Meetup. Connect with other runners in your area, join group runs, training sessions, and race prep meetups in thousands of cities worldwide.
RunnerSpace.com provides live broadcasts, coverage, and a social community for high school, college, and professional running. Track results, follow athletes, and connect with the running community.
Local trail running and hiking groups organized through Meetup. Find group trail runs, events, and outdoor running communities near you.

A community for runners of all levels to connect, share their runs, get advice on training, nutrition, and gear, and support each other on their running journey.

The RRCA champions the development and success of community-based running organizations that empower all people to participate in the sport of running in pursuit of enjoyment, health, well-being and competition. Find run clubs, coaches, and events near you.
RunnerSpace.com features live broadcasts, video coverage, social community forums, and race listings for competitive high school, college, and professional running events. Connect with fans and athletes.
Together, we run. You are invited to join the Runkeeper app community and unlock your running potential. Whether you are just starting out, or your shoes have already seen many miles, we will be by your side for every stride.

A supportive Facebook community for people who are new to running. Share your milestones, ask questions, get motivation, and connect with other beginner runners on their fitness journey.

A Facebook community for trail and ultra runners around the world. Share race reports, trail photos, gear recommendations, training tips, and connect with fellow trail enthusiasts.

A Facebook community dedicated to women runners of all levels and abilities. Share your running stories, training tips, race experiences, and support each other to reach your running goals.
Under Armour's running app with social features, route sharing, and community challenges. Connects runners worldwide through tracked activities and group training plans.
Garmin Connect's social platform for runners to share activities, join challenges, and connect with clubs. Integrates with Garmin GPS watches for detailed tracking.

Large Facebook group for running enthusiasts to share their runs, motivate each other, and discuss all things running from beginner to advanced.

Active Facebook community for runners of all levels sharing training tips, race experiences, motivational content, and running-related discussions.
Community within the Adidas Running app (formerly Runtastic) where runners track activities, join group challenges, and connect with other runners globally.

UK-based Facebook group for British runners sharing local race recommendations, parkrun meetups, training tips, and running news from a UK perspective.
National nonprofit using running to combat homelessness. Members run with residents of homeless shelters to build confidence, self-sufficiency, and community.
Nonprofit community connecting veterans through physical and social activity including running events. Chapters across the US host weekly group runs and races.
App-based community where runners and walkers earn money for charity with every mile. Connects fitness enthusiasts with charitable giving through tracked runs.

A community for runners and gym-goers to share training plans, race experiences, and fitness achievements.