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College-educated: Today’s core athletes are highly educated with 79% having earned a college diploma, compared with only 27% of the United States population.
Affluent: These athletes are affluent with 73% of those surveyed reporting a Household Income of more than $75,000, well above the U.S. median household income of $52,175.
Active Participants: Core athletes are active participants who train year round, reporting running/jogging/biking an average of 224 days and logging 1,357 miles per year, a significant difference compared with the typical fitness enthusiast who trains approximately 85 days per year.
The National Runner
Survey is distributed electronically to event participants, club
members, specialty shoe store visitors, members of USA Track &
Field, subscribers to running publications, and those who frequent
the online running community. Running USA worked closely with more
than 35 organizations to help distribute the online survey to
various constituency groups between the months of August through
December of 2009. A total of 11,264 runners nationwide (53% female,
47% male) responded to the survey with an 86% rate of completion.
Select results from the 2009 study are presented
below. The following female and male runner snapshots represent “core runners”, that is, active adult participants who tend to enter running events, train year-round, and purchase 2-4 running shoes each year.
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Sources:
ACS = American Community Survey (2006 – 08). An annual nationwide survey distributed by the United States Census Bureau that collects updated and relevant data to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing between the decennial census. Numbers reported reflect a three-year estimate between the years of 2006 and 2008. The ACS collects information such as age, race, income, commute time to work, home value, veteran status, and other important data. For more information, visit: http://factfinder.census.gov
National Runner Survey = The 2009 National Runner Survey is a product of Running USA. Approximately 11,264 runners nationwide completed the online survey distributed by running events, clubs, specialty shoe stores, USA Track & Field, and running publications. Variables measured include: demographics, sports participation, running history and routine, shoes, events, community resources, apparel, sponsorship, health/diet, technology, sports/fitness products, food/drink, and travel. Results include data segmentation for gender, runner type, and distance.
NSGA = National Sporting Goods Association. “National Sporting Goods Market in 2009” and the Sporting Goods Market with Historical Data CD, based on retail sales in the U.S. projected from consumer interviews. For more information, visit: www.nsga.org
U.S. Running Event Finishers
Since its inception, Running USA has been the go-to resource for road running research and statistics in the United States. With a variety of reports published each year, including the annual National Runner Survey and State of the Sport reports, journalists, brand executives, race directors and other industry insiders have turned to Running USA for the top insights on the sport of running.
To view Running USA's full program of research in 2016, please visit the Research Calendar .
2016 National Runner Survey
The biennial National Runner Survey, compiled and produced by Running USA, is a comprehensive survey that includes demographics, technology and lifestyle trends, attitudes, habits and product preferences of the core running population nationwide. More than 10,000 runners responded to this survey and represent "core runners" (i.e., active adult participants who tend to enter running events and train year round) - Order Your Copy Today!
2015 U.S. Road Race Trends
The U.S. Road Race Trends report takes a snapshot of the key statistics in the industry, including overall participation numbers, most popular event distances, number of races held and runner demographics - Read the Full Report
U.S. Finishers by Distance
In 2015, the 5K maintained the #1 position of all race distances with 7.6 million finishers, claiming 45% of all finishers in the U.S., while the half-marathon again held the #2 position with approximately 12% of the finishers, followed by the 10K (7%). All distances declined from 2014 to 2015.
Distance |
2015 Totals: Finishers |
% of Total |
’14 to ’15 Change |
5K |
7,643,600 |
45% |
-8% |
Half-Marathon |
1,986,600 |
12% |
-3% |
10K |
1,275,600 |
7% |
-9% |
Marathon |
509,000 |
3% |
-8% |
Other Distances |
5,700,000 |
33% |
-12% |
Total |
17,114,800 |
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-9% |
SOURCE: Running USA powered by Athlinks
2015 Marathon Report
The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined for the first time (exception 2012 when the New York City Marathon was canceled). In 2015, there were a total of 509,000 finishers in the marathon in the U.S., down from the record high of 550,600 finishers in 2014, seeing a net loss of 8% year-over-year. There were 1,100 U.S. Marathon events, similar to 2014 - Read the Full Report
Top 5 U.S. Marathons |
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2015 Ranking |
2014 Ranking |
Event |
Number of Finishers |
1 |
1 |
TCS New York City Marathon |
49,365 |
2 |
2 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
37,395 |
3 |
3 |
Boston Marathon |
26,612 |
4 |
6 |
Marine Corps Marathon |
23,184 |
5 |
5 |
LA Marathon |
21,940? |
SOURCE: Running USA powered by Athlinks
2015 Half Marathon Report
After a record year in 2014, the number of U.S. Half Marathon finishers declined in 2015. Following similar trends other race distances, the half marathon distance experienced a net loss of 3% year-over-year - Read the Full Report
Top 5 U.S. Half Marathons |
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2015 Ranking |
2014 Ranking |
Event |
Number of Finishers |
1 |
1 |
Brooklyn Half Marathon |
26,479 |
2 |
4 |
Nike Women’s Half Marathon San Francisco |
25,100 |
3 |
3 |
Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas |
23,092 |
4 |
2 |
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon |
22,466 |
5 |
7 |
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend |
22,083 |
SOURCE: Running USA powered by Athlinks
2015 Largest U.S. Races Report
In this year's Largest U.S. Road Races report, a number of the largest races in the United States retain their top ten positions, including the largest race in the AJC Peachtree Road Race, but there are a number of races climbing the ranks, along with seven races moving into the top 50 - Read the Full Report
Top 5 Largest U.S. Road Races |
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2015 Ranking |
2014 Ranking |
Event |
Number of Finishers |
1 |
1 |
AJC Peachtree Road Race |
54,752 |
2 |
2 |
TCS New York City Marathon |
49,365 |
3 |
3 |
BolderBOULDER |
45,336 |
4 |
4 |
Lilac Bloomsday Run |
42,294 |
5 |
5 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
37,395 |
SOURCE: Running USA powered by Athlinks
2014 Women's National Runner Survey
The Women's National Runner Survey from Running USA is a comprehensive survey designed to assess the demographics, lifestyle, attitudes, habits, and product preferences of the female running population nationwide. More than 14,000 runners responded to the survey and represent "core runners"; that is active adult female participants who tend to enter running events and train year round - Order Your Copy Today!
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