r/runningwithdogs
Two feet, four paws! A community for people who combine the two greatest things in all the world - running and dogs! Celebrating all…
How to think about r/runningwithdogs
This community is dedicated to the joyful intersection of running and dog ownership, where members share experiences, tips, and stories about running with their canine companions. It celebrates the bond between humans and dogs through fitness, offering a space for advice on training, gear, and health. Unique to this community is its focus on both the running aspect and the well-being of dogs, making it a niche hub for enthusiasts of both activities.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members typically include dog owners who are also running enthusiasts, ranging from casual joggers to serious athletes. The community attracts a diverse demographic, including young adults and middle-aged individuals who prioritize fitness and animal companionship. Participants often seek camaraderie, advice, and motivation, fostering a supportive and enthusiastic vibe centered around shared interests in running and dog care.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal stories of running adventures with dogs, training tips, and discussions about gear such as dog booties and harnesses. High-quality images and videos of dogs in action are particularly popular. Posts that come off as overly promotional or irrelevant to the community's focus are likely to be downvoted. The community values authenticity, and members are encouraged to engage regularly, sharing updates and experiences.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are generally resistant to overt promotion and advertising. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable content, such as tips for running with dogs or insights on dog health, can resonate well. Collaborations with community members or sponsoring events that align with the community's interests may be more effective than direct promotions. Brands should prioritize building relationships and contributing positively to discussions rather than pushing products.
Top keywords
What r/runningwithdogs talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/ThatMkeDoe
- u/secret_agent_quail
- u/hicadoola
- u/docroberts
- u/slowrunner2112
- u/[deleted]
- u/DiscoDan1988
- u/Run-Fox-Run
- u/Unethical_Idealist
- u/effortDee
- u/curiousquestioner16
- u/ashlew232
- u/Sea-Consequence-458
- u/GlobalAd410
- u/runstreak
- u/MisterOrange234
- u/cstingel
- u/crazypillowtalk
- u/TheOnlyJah
- u/International_Pain74
- u/JupitersLapCat
- u/reasonisaremedy
- u/emseearr
- u/popsicleian1
- u/karlleephoto
- u/Erica_diann
- u/leecshaver
- u/runwithcrystal1
- u/mateus_t_braga
- u/Realistic_State_1655
- u/bombthedownhills
- u/jschleus
- u/kunningdruger69
- u/flametail
- u/lotsofarts
- u/rogermbyrne
- u/1coffee_cat0
- u/Street_Ad_8146
- u/PopularBrainsPerson
- u/BelmonttheWolfdog
- u/OhThatsScarlett
- u/happykingbilly
- u/sOothere
- u/12MilesToGo
- u/SparkyDogPants
- u/DingDongerer
- u/bleak77
- u/No-Goal-9531
- u/jpeck89
- u/Valery_Kondakoff
- u/cbolick
- u/BettydelSol
- u/Fearsomeguns
- u/voracious_worm
- u/SlowCode6
- u/tandpastatester
- u/ThePantyProfessional
- u/Rachelrunsformeows
- u/KensoDev
- u/albatross1213
- u/MothershipConnection
- u/dragonsofliberty
- u/millennialproblem
- u/3Ms92
- u/csodL
- u/ItsaCatsLyfe
- u/Acceptable_Durian794
- u/cycling513
- u/encasedinflames
- u/pinebarrenwomb
- u/BringYourSpleenToYa
- u/curious_neophyte
- u/ALjaguarLink
- u/chrissie7324
- u/MuddyMustache
- u/doggoat123
- u/Front_Possibility367
- u/Millicent-
- u/Klutzy_Ad_1726
- u/ShoddyRunner
- u/Pain_Smoker_
- u/No-Boysenberry8069
- u/Capt_Darling8
- u/lancewithwings
- u/88lili
- u/Unnoton
- u/Adventurous_Maize_61
- u/ratedpg_fw
- u/Wrong-Satisfaction75
- u/kisikisikisi
- u/belfastjim
- u/FlaminSpanx
- u/camilleruns
- u/Jessness-1859
- u/jeremey_long
- u/lbur4554
- u/UrbanMusher420
- u/drunkjockey
- u/socksandsixty
- u/Perpetually_Warm
By votes
- u/ThatMkeDoe
- u/hicadoola
- u/slowrunner2112
- u/secret_agent_quail
- u/[deleted]
- u/DiscoDan1988
- u/ashlew232
- u/Sea-Consequence-458
- u/runstreak
- u/Valery_Kondakoff
- u/Run-Fox-Run
- u/popsicleian1
- u/reasonisaremedy
- u/cbolick
- u/BettydelSol
- u/lotsofarts
- u/cstingel
- u/karlleephoto
- u/mateus_t_braga
- u/Unethical_Idealist
- u/runwithcrystal1
- u/rogermbyrne
- u/Fearsomeguns
- u/JupitersLapCat
- u/voracious_worm
- u/MisterOrange234
- u/crazypillowtalk
- u/Realistic_State_1655
- u/GlobalAd410
- u/tandpastatester
- u/leecshaver
- u/Rachelrunsformeows
- u/Erica_diann
- u/bigfatpup
- u/Specific_Career_8014
- u/quietglow
- u/OhThatsScarlett
- u/lhelm26
- u/PopularBrainsPerson
- u/3Ms92
- u/sOothere
- u/effortDee
- u/swizzledaddy
- u/mydominomi
- u/BelmonttheWolfdog
- u/emseearr
- u/bombthedownhills
- u/happykingbilly
- u/bwchronos
- u/kunningdruger69
- u/albatross1213
- u/darrendelamancha
- u/ALjaguarLink
- u/millennialproblem
- u/curiousquestioner16
- u/jschleus
- u/zambonirat
- u/yourdoglui
- u/SlowCode6
- u/TheOnlyJah
- u/docroberts
- u/Gnarly_runner
- u/MothershipConnection
- u/KensoDev
- u/BringYourSpleenToYa
- u/eleanorboozevelt14
- u/chrissie7324
- u/Ok_Seaworthiness9288
- u/encasedinflames
- u/Flat-Sun-5134
- u/dinosoursaur
- u/camefrompluto
- u/totemp0le
- u/Street_Ad_8146
- u/Pain_Smoker_
- u/take_the_norm
- u/AlolanGatorade
- u/Acceptable_Durian794
- u/Ricorn001
- u/ktfrancis94
- u/ThePantyProfessional
- u/FlashyRaisin
- u/june28th2014
- u/Post-Hooman
- u/SleepWouldBeNice
- u/Millicent-
- u/The_Running
- u/lancewithwings
- u/windowsurprise
- u/flametail
- u/sugibear
- u/KodeMike13
- u/1coffee_cat0
- u/ItsaCatsLyfe
- u/Capt_Darling8
- u/MeghanAM
- u/jwolfgangl
- u/MummifiedMamba
- u/csodL
- u/No-Boysenberry8069
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/cstingel
- u/Earthling_20369
- u/BlackandwhiteTelley
- u/QuaranTeenSpirit
- u/JupitersLapCat
- u/doggoat123
- u/chrissie7324
- u/ResponsibilityNo6435
- u/Speculawyer
- u/RivietheMonster
- u/Temporary-Rust-41
- u/Nood_Runner
- u/RagingAardvark
- u/SparkyDogPants
- u/Klutzy_Ad_1726
- u/slowrunner2112
- u/timberwolf0122
- u/2-travel-is-2-live
- u/Digger-of-Tunnels
- u/Unnoton
- u/Nickelless801
- u/MisterOrange234
- u/SlowCode6
- u/Realistic_State_1655
- u/aerbourne
- u/aaronegatesong
- u/Logical-Mix8575
- u/snarkofagen
- u/ToshiroBaloney
- u/Commercial_Ranger326
- u/LaDivina77
- u/karlleephoto
- u/copcartograp
- u/Yulfy
- u/notinteresting0001
- u/PleaseDontGuess
- u/BringYourSpleenToYa
- u/bearface7771
- u/assfly83
- u/SirFentonOfDog
- u/Gold-Hippo-3291
- u/ijustwanttoeatallday
- u/HudCat
- u/OpportunityTricky951
- u/Murky-Researcher-472
- u/joshbranco
- u/Thisisthe_place
- u/asdf1011
- u/_angry_cat_
- u/wannaberunner131
- u/Delicious-Product968
- u/Miserable_Air8321
- u/walrus_breath
- u/annetteisshort
- u/millennialproblem
- u/rxg__089
- u/Whisper26_14
- u/Mission_Albatross916
- u/veggiedelightful
- u/Impossible_Horse1973
- u/Effective-Froyo6036
- u/LavaDiver22
- u/web020317
- u/yourdoglui
- u/HankTheTank191
- u/Pinkhairedprincess15
- u/kirstens123456
- u/corbyparm
- u/bigfatpup
- u/csodL
- u/PAULYPOCKET11
- u/cortum
- u/Complete-Landscape-5
- u/ponderingfox
- u/TananaBarefootRunner
- u/Sillygoose1979
- u/Kat-123
- u/WickedSword
- u/lushoffer
- u/quietglow
- u/jamus28
- u/rogermbyrne
- u/JessLevelsUp
- u/Beneficial_Burner283
- u/greysbananatree
- u/Stories-With-Bears
- u/RunningOrangutan
- u/SSG_Chief_Elgin
- u/thelittlesttea
- u/_jesteibice
- u/atierney14
- u/larsen_doughtnut
- u/loki-big-butt
- u/kaje_uk_us
- u/talking_cat77
- u/0x-tree9
- u/Baloo2725
- u/buhbeespatiogarden
- u/Sensitive_Rule_2316
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/cstingel
- u/quietglow
- u/QuaranTeenSpirit
- u/snarkofagen
- u/JupitersLapCat
- u/BRCCL_Bayeric
- u/SlowCode6
- u/Reel_Account
- u/bigfatpup
- u/atierney14
- u/No-Turnips
- u/Gold-Hippo-3291
- u/zambonirat
- u/Griffin_da_Great
- u/IllustriousLlama_5
- u/ijustwanttoeatallday
- u/doggoat123
- u/mydominomi
- u/aerbourne
- u/RivietheMonster
- u/BlackandwhiteTelley
- u/Ki1664
- u/vax4good
- u/Ninamare
- u/Yulfy
- u/jamus28
- u/slowrunner2112
- u/chrissie7324
- u/daficco
- u/alexportman
- u/tandpastatester
- u/RagingAardvark
- u/nickromo48
- u/DiscoDan1988
- u/Realistic_State_1655
- u/iamjoeywan
- u/dinosoursaur
- u/rwierose14
- u/Suspicious_Key_6222
- u/Bullseye2323
- u/notinteresting0001
- u/HudCat
- u/Nood_Runner
- u/ponderingfox
- u/Sensitive_Rule_2316
- u/charlesthe1st86
- u/darrendelamancha
- u/beneaththeradar
- u/Earthling_20369
- u/bmoesq
- u/aaronegatesong
- u/ParkieDude
- u/wandering_corvid
- u/ToshiroBaloney
- u/2-travel-is-2-live
- u/SixOneFive615
- u/Nickelless801
- u/whythemadness
- u/anotherhappycustomer
- u/Gnarly_runner
- u/520ErryDay
- u/Murky-Researcher-472
- u/Effective-Froyo6036
- u/rogermbyrne
- u/RoxyAndFarley
- u/Speculawyer
- u/M83Spinnaker
- u/Buddy-Sue
- u/QueenGreen5875
- u/Dapper-Salamander560
- u/Rang_Dipkin
- u/No-Day-6299
- u/OpportunityTricky951
- u/AssistanceKey6958
- u/Familiar-Speaker9338
- u/anapendot
- u/Psychological-Ride22
- u/docroberts
- u/Litcritter10
- u/No-Boysenberry8069
- u/mattspfld
- u/Temporary-Rust-41
- u/Klutzy_Ad_1726
- u/-Deepspacehell-
- u/racer3x72
- u/SavageSweetFart
- u/shaunstudies
- u/dwg7002
- u/LargeDisplay1080
- u/Here-for-dad-jokes
- u/WarningConsistent985
- u/Dantoad
- u/gregorja
- u/joshbranco
- u/ResponsibilityNo6435
- u/Beneficial_Burner283
- u/Cnidoo
- u/soirailaht
- u/atreegrowsinbrixton
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FAQ
r/runningwithdogs — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/runningwithdogs have?
r/runningwithdogs has approximately 89,388 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/runningwithdogs created?
r/runningwithdogs was created on March 15, 2014 (12 years ago).
What is r/runningwithdogs about?
This community is dedicated to the joyful intersection of running and dog ownership, where members share experiences, tips, and stories about running with their canine companions. It celebrates the bond between humans and dogs through fitness, offering a space for advice on training, gear, and health. Unique to this community is its focus on both the running aspect and the w…
What subreddits are similar to r/runningwithdogs?
Communities similar to r/runningwithdogs include r/xxrunning, r/trailrunning, r/opendogtraining, r/advancedrunning, r/hikingwithdogs.
Who are the most active posters on r/runningwithdogs?
The most frequent posters on r/runningwithdogs include u/ThatMkeDoe, u/secret_agent_quail, u/hicadoola.
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