Here’s a list of the 17 BEST Websites for runners (yes, it’s more than 10 because it’s newly UPDATED). Check out this round up of websites that list all the races coming up throughout the country, training plans, running coach sites, running magazines and more.
If you have a suggestion to add to the list – leave it in the comments.
I figure you’re probably busy catching up on all the work you procrastinated yesterday (am I the only one that would used Monday to catch up with friends at school or work?!) so I’ll skip the small talk and share over 10 other running websites that you can use to ‘waste’ your time when RER annoys you with that darn running pose…
17 Best Websites for Runners
Updated list of the BEST Running websites, blogs, registration, training, tips and more – sites to check out to help you hit your running goals. I’ve added new websites and put them in categories to help you find what you need faster.
Running Website Categories on this List:
- Race Registration and Race Listing websites
- Running Group Websites
- Running Coach Websites
- Running Tips and Information
- Running Blogs
- Running Gear
Race Calendars, Race Listing and Race Registration Websites:
Do you want to run a 5K, 10K, Half or Full marathon? Check these big sites for a complete list of ‘big city’ and local races. They list races of all distances and fun runs like obstacle course races, color runs, etc.
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Running in the USA – Popular race finder and race registration website. Includes small, local races and large races all around the country.
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Active.com – Race Finder and tons of great articles with tips for running and staying healthy.
- Half Marathons.Net – List of all the half marathons in the USA and some international half marathons too. This list of half marathon races also has a section where runners have reviews the races below the listing. So if you’re looking to research what’s the best race for you and want to know all the details – check there.
- Marathon Guide – List of all marathons in the world with reviews, links to marathon websites and registration pages.
- Run Disney – Dates of upcoming Run Disney Races and Registration Page for all the Disneyworld Races and Runs. Note: these sell out so note the race registration open date and time if you want to run one of these.
Where to find Running Groups, Running Clubs and Meet Other Runners:
Want to join a running club? Check with your local running store and ask or see if group runs are listed on their website. Running gear stores are one of the best places to get the inside double scoop on local running clubs. They’re employees are often runners and either participate or know from chatting with other local runners.
- Meet-Up – great site for connecting with local active groups
- Road Runners Club of America or local listings
- Instagram and Facebook – local running clubs and larger national groups with smaller local clubs often have social media pages
Running Coaches:
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Hal Higdon – legendary runner and running coach who’s written several running books as well as written for Runner’s World
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Jeff Galloway – Galloway uses the run/walk method – it’s highly recommended if you’re a new runner, coming back from an injury or injury prone.
Running Information, Tips, Articles and more:
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Women’s Running Magazine – great resource for articles, gear reviews and tips for runners.
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Runner’s World – Obvious choice and I still love it. The focus is on elite runners, but have started to feature recreational runners a lot too.
- Runner’s World UK
- Pinterest Pins & Posts for Runners – If you need motivation just hit up Pinterest and search “Running quotes” or “Running Motivation” for a push out the door. **And be sure to follow RunEatRepeat1 on Pinterest so we can connect!**
Running Blogs:
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Running Blogs – I’ll post of a list of the best running blogs and fave running bloggers soon. There are soooo many – you can definitely find a runner just like you and follow their journey. (Oh and… ummm cough, RunEatRepeat.com hint hint… I’m not claiming it’s the BEST running blog since dinosaurs, but you’re already here & I need friends so… um, stick around. okay? Thanks.) There are a lot of options and ideally it’s someone you can learn a thing or two from and/or is entertaining so you forget the pain of running and just hit the pavement in solidarity.
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Pro Runner Blogs and Websites – If you want to be fancy you can read professional runners’ blogs like Kara Goucher (who updates her FB more so I’m sharing that), Ryan Hall, Meb’s Words and a BIG suggestion to check out – The Fast Life by Lauren Fleshman via RW that is great AND Remy’s World which is the funniest running blog around!
- Running Blog Directory – *Coming Soon – Jan 2021*
Running Gear Websites:
- Road Runner Sports
- Running Gear Favorites on Amazon
- Fleet Feet
- Brooks Running
- Your Local Running Store – check em out and see if they have an easy to shop website or go in person to shop local. Obviously this isn’t a website, but you might have to do extra leg work to support local stores right now.
(source: via Remy’s World)
Question: What is your favorite fitness or running site right now?
Comment with your favorite running blog or website!
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roman smith says
This content is really helpful.
Den says
I personally like RunToBeat.com.
Practical & helpful content with some good analysis.
Gorn1120 says
What about runningintheusa and letsrun?
SheRuns says
Check out SheRuns.com (http://www.sheruns.com).
kevin matthews says
Could you have a look at my new blog site http://www.runbkrun.com
All things running from a running tragic aiming to break 2:40 for a marathon at 50…
Christine Webb says
intheirshoes5k.com
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Jeff Robins says
Hello, I am Jeff From Runnergy. I was wondering how to advertise on your website. Please contact me with information.
Thank you
JR
Nate says
http://www.madvoweldisease.com/not-fast-not-furious-marathon-training/
Make fun of yourself while training!
clwyze says
Great list! I’d add http://www.citystrides.com it’s a fun site that lets you track the streets you run.
Worth checking out.
James says
I visited a lot of running websites and I need to find out more about Asia running scene as most of the time I will travel around in Asia. So one of my best choice will be RunSociety.com
Hunter says
Hey, random question, I know. What shoes are you wearing in the pose pic?
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Annemarie/Carmie says
Wonderful list. I credit the blogger BitchCakes with inspiring me to believe I could run!
Yuri in a Hurry says
You listed some great sites, including a few that I didn’t know about, but will check out. There are also a lot of great sites mentioned in the comments. I’d add strengthrunning.com by Matt Fitzgerald, Runblogger.com and DC Rainmaker for endurance related tech reviews.
Honore MacCoy-Patty says
Gametiime.com is awesome and easier (for me anyway) than Active.com. Love your blog, SkinnyChick, OnceUponaLime, OlivetoRun, and BornandRacedinChicago. And pretty much all you mentioned except the famous runners, I’m just running for myself and they are way to serious.
Have fun on your trip!!!
Wataru says
Great selection, thanks a lot. I’ve made a list in Simulty, a tool to navigate multiple website simultaneously from one single tab, so you can search through all sites at once : http://bit.ly/1a7xAHa
I hope you’ll like it!
Sue says
Lauren Fleshman! She’s very honest and down to earth.
Megan says
I love Cool Running’s Pace Calculator…I can often remember race finish times but can’t remember my pace…I’m always typing in the numbers when race times come up in conversation!
Andrea says
I really like Athlinks.com. It lets you keep track of all of the chip timed races that you’ve run. It’s really fun to look at the stats and see your PRs.
Livi says
I love cool running! great and easy to access info!
Ali says
I always like the Hal Higdon website for solid training plans.
Kaelene @Unlocking Kiki says
I have definitely used all of these sites at one point or another. I am missing having active.com Iceland needs to get on making something similar so its easier to find races. Or maybe they just don’t have many since its freezing outside! I love so many running blogs they are always great for inspiration, and I always check out runeatrepeat for a good laugh after a painful run!
TartanJogger tartanjogger.com says
I love running bug and also Scottish running guide.
I love blogs 😉
Becky @ Olives n Wine says
I’m obsessed with Hal Higdon for all things training! Thanks for these new ideas – I’ve decided I’m running my first marathon this year 🙂
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says
I think running blogs are my favorite thing. I love reading about people in different parts of the country, checking out different races they run and getting different tips!
kevin matthews says
If you love blogs you’ll like my new blog I’ve just started from sunny Perth, Australia. Let me know what you think and spread the word.. http://www.runbkrun.com.
yours in running, BK
Gametiime says
Great list!
Thanks for the mention, Bethany. It’s an honor to be thought of amongst these other great websites! 🙂 (And expanding, we are!)
eddiegotsole says
Great list! There are a couple of good ones I’d add:
1) DailyMile.com – Great online running community and a place to post and track your workouts. Can sync with Garmin, Nike+, and a couple of other apps.
2) Athlinks.com – Not as good of a “community” as DailyMile, but a good place to check out all of your stats from all of the races you have run, including your PR’s, rank, comparison to other members, etc.
3) GingerRunner.com – Actually, I probably prefer his Youtube page to skip to the videos, but ALL of the content on his website is great. He is HIGHLY entertaining and has some of the best product, and race reviews anywhere.
runeatrepeat says
Great list! I’ve never heard of GingerRunner, now I kinda have to check it out.
Crystal@TheFastFitRunner says
HA! Pretty sure I visit half of those at least a few times a week! Good stuff. I also do love all of my bloggy blogs about running too, of course.
Casey @ stayingonpace says
I am a huge fan of the Hal Higdon training plans!
Sarah G. says
LOVE Running in the USA! That’s where I find 99% of my races.
Just curious, but did I miss where this changed titles from “Just the Tip Tuesday”? I always got a chuckle out of that and thought it reflected your funny personality.
runeatrepeat says
Yeah, it’s not an official change. I am just testing it out 🙂
sally @ sweat out the small stuff says
I love the race director for the NJ Marathon. He is so helpful. He posts frequently on their blog http://njmarathon.wordpress.com/
and also gives so much great advice on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NJMarathon. It’s the reason I’m running it again this year.
michelle kim says
I love playing with Cool Running’s pace calculator. Can spend so much time with that thing, and it’s an awesome tool for runners to have.
Captain Competition says
Seriously, no one wants to suck up the the blogger? Monica, your blog is the only running website I need. There now its done, you all can go back to giving your lame answers.
runeatrepeat says
Ha! I’m sure that’s not true, but I’ll take it.
Adriana @Laced Up With Lipstick says
Thanks for sharing! I had never heard of Remy’s world. Gonna check that one out. PS. I never get annoyed of your running pose it’s what makes you different from everyone else!
Jessica @ RunYourMuttOff says
One of my favorite running sites is Twitter! I know, that’s pretty vague. Hop on there and search #running or #runchat or #motivation and you can find lots of great photos, suggestions, motivation, links to articles and discover tons of new running blogs (I think I’ve started following 20+ new blogs since joining twitter!).
PS. I like my own blog too, but I’m still new and finding my voice. I love the community I’ve started to foster, I’ve been missing out for far too long!
Courtney says
I’m OBSESSED with greatist.com. Thanks for the recommendations…love your blog!
Kailin @ Logs and Thoughts says
Strava rocks. It’s the perfect place to record workouts (download from Garmin or other compatible GPS device), and it’s away from FB/Twitter/etc. The only people who might see it are those who care about your workouts.
It’s also a good competitive site–you can see where other people have gotten a QoM (Queen of the Mountain; cycling) or CR (Course Record; running), and then try to beat them. Or try to beat your previous times on various routes or roads.
Cindy says
Speaking of blogs…I’m unable to get on Skinny Runner’s blog lately. Anyone else having a problem or is it just me?
runeatrepeat says
She’s not blogging any more 🙁
Bethany says
I love all the sites you mentioned. We also have a local site called Gametiime.com. Currently they only have races in WA, OR and CA, but are expanding in 2014
Gametiime says
We’re now launched nationwide!!
http://gametiime.com
(Fast. Free. And, no login required. :))
Megan says
I used DailyMile for tracking and love it. I use coolrunnings for their pace calculator, runnerworld for training plans… and yea that is all! I do love the few running blogs I follow (yours included, obviouslyyyy)
Carrie says
Mapmyrun.com is what I use track my runs. Anothermotherrunner.com is a great one too.
Heather @fitncookies says
I love going on Active.com to find races near me. They have so many and I love you can search by area.
Ashley says
Ahh I do not need more blogs and sites to read! But this is really helpful thanks!
Elizabeth @ Positive Change says
I am loving all running blogs with marathons right now. I have a marathon coming up and I just can’t get enough of reading about recaps!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
I am really loving TrainingPeaks because it is a great way for me to track my mileage! It is organized and easy to keep track of.
Lis @ 26.2x2 says
This is a great list, but you are missing one website: mine! 🙂
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
I think I’ve used all of these at one point or another! Love #10… my list is long, but the running blogs are definitely my favorite!
Chicago Jogger says
Awesome list – there are a few sites here I haven’t checked out before! Safe travels to you today:)
Mary@RunWalkLift says
I have used training programs from Cool Running. I usually just google a specific topic. I like multiple running/exercise blogs, but only 3 are on my sidebar and yours is one of them. I used Galloway for my first 10K.
Tim says
Great list – we hope to be on here someday :)! Check us out to read and write race reviews. Think Yelp or TripAdvisor – but for races! http://www.BibRave.com
Jack Sh*t says
So… my site was number 11? Again?
Colin says
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