Global running statistics

Based on data aggregated from various fitness tracker apps and devices, during the height of the pandemic in 2020:

There was a 65% increase in running and jogging activities

Users logged an average of 37.3% more miles

Outdoor running miles increased by 34%

From spring to fall, race participation increased by 45.5%

There was a 5% increase in people running at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The average running pace has slowed down by 8.5%

5.6% of cyclists shifted from cycling to running

Use of running apps increased by 27%

Source: https://runrepeat.com/running-statistics