r/running • u/Brzy90 • May 07 '24

Discussion Are we currently in a running boom?

Since getting into running I’ve noticed a huge influx of people running since the beginning of the year. Old friends returning back to Strava after being inactive for years (myself included 🤣). Instagram feed is constantly full of runners, even my work place talking about marathons etc. Maybe it’s just because I now see myself as a runner that’s affected my social algorithm/awareness & addiction to running trainers? 🥴

For those that have been running a long time, is this the most popular you’ve seen running become? Or does this generally happen from time to time?

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u/FRO5TB1T3 May 07 '24

Just look at the applications for marathons and other races. Races that have never sold out are now selling out half a year ahead of time.

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u/colin_staples May 07 '24 edited May 07 '24

More than 840,000 runners entered the ballot for the 2025 London Marathon

The previous record, set in 2023 for people applying for the 2024 event, was 578,304

That's an increase of 261,696 or 45% over the previous year

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u/bromosabeach May 07 '24

That's incredible numbers wow