- Subscribers
- 4,221,957
- Average Upvotes
- 37.2
- Average Comments
- 22.3
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 1
r/running
Best Time to Post on r/running (UTC TIME)
r/running peaks Fridays 5am-7am UTC
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About r/running
r/running was created on August 26, 2008, making it 17 years and 9 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 4,221,957 members, this is a large and well-established subreddit with significant reach and influence on Reddit.
r/running is steadily growing, with 16,995 new members in the last 30 days.
r/running Engagement Analysis
r/running shows typical engagement for a community of this scale, with an average of 37.2 upvotes per post across its 4,221,957 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.6. To reach the Hot section of r/running, posts typically need at least 1 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/running receive an average of 22.3 comments, indicating a highly engaged community where members actively participate in conversations rather than passively consuming content. This level of discussion is characteristic of communities that value dialogue and diverse perspectives.
r/running Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 42 top posts from the past week, Friday is the most active day with 8 posts reaching the top, while Saturday sees the least activity with 5 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 5am UTC (22 posts), 7pm UTC (2 posts), and 2pm UTC (2 posts). The quietest hours are 9pm UTC, 1pm UTC, and 4am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (7), Tuesday (7), Wednesday (5), Thursday (5), Friday (8), Saturday (5), Sunday (5) posts reaching the top.
r/running Growth Analysis
r/running currently has 4,221,957 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 16,995 members (0.4%), averaging 566 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/running in the top 11% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/running has gained 40,681 subscribers (0.97%). Since tracking began 648 days ago, the community has added 817,871 total subscribers.
r/running Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +75,736 subscribers Jan 2025
r/running Growth Trend
r/running is steadily growing, with 16,995 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/running have?
r/running has 4,221,957 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/running?
The best time to post on r/running is Fridays 5am-7am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/running growing?
r/running is steadily growing, with 16,995 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/running created?
r/running was created on August 26, 2008, making it 17 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/running?
Posts on r/running typically need at least 1 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/running Key Statistics Summary
r/running is a Reddit community with 4,221,957 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "All runners welcome." The best time to post on r/running is Fridays 5am-7am UTC. Posts receive an average of 37.2 upvotes and 22.3 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 1. The subreddit is adding approximately 566 new members each day. Founded 17 years ago, r/running is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,355 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-05-19 13:43:45