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INFLUENCERS

110 creators, coaches, and personalities shaping running culture. From elite athletes to gear reviewers and community builders.

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Goggins
Ultra / Motivation·Instagram
David Goggins
@davidgoggins
14M IG
'Can't Hurt Me', 40% Rule, 4x4x48 Challenge, 70+ ultra events, Guinness pull-up record (4,030 in 17 hours)
Neistat
Running Media / Creator·YouTube
Casey Neistat
@caseyneistat
12.6M YT
Sub-3 marathon (2:57:34, Tucson 2023, 24th attempt), NYC Marathon regular, cinematic running vlogs, 'Make It Count' Nike film
Jogger)
Running / Fitness Influencer·Instagram
Lisa Migliorini (The Fashion Jogger)
@thefashionjogger
2.8M IG1.6M YT1.5M TT
Running physio content, fashion-meets-fitness aesthetic, high engagement across all platforms
Geezer)
Adventure Running / Viral·TikTok / YouTube
Russ Cook (Hardest Geezer)
@hardestgeezer
900K IG3M TT
Running the length of Africa, viral running journey, Hardest Geezer brand
Kipchoge
Road·InstagramAthlete
Eliud Kipchoge
@kipchogeeliud
3.1M IG
Sub-2 hour marathon (1:59:40), 2x Olympic champion, Berlin WR, 'No human is limited'
Jornet
Trail & Ultra·InstagramAthlete
Kilian Jornet
@kilianjornet
1.9M IG
UTMB World Champion, Everest FKTs, NNormal brand, environmental advocacy
Noe
Community / Lifestyle·TikTok
Reneé Maudlena Noe
@reneenoe
468K YT1M TT
Noe Bad Days run club, aesthetic running community on TikTok, lifestyle running content
Bare
Hybrid Athlete·Instagram
Nick Bare
@nickbarefitness
1.4M IG
Hybrid athlete lifestyle, marathon & Ironman training series, BPN nutrition brand, Go One More Backyard Ultra
Mackz
Running Media / Creator·TikTok
Kate Mackz
@katemackz
400K IG1M TT
The Running Interview Show, celebrity/athlete interviews while running, viral TikTok content
Kipyegon
Elite Track / Distance·Instagram
Faith Kipyegon
@faithkipyegon
1.4M IG
3x Olympic 1500m champion, world records in 1500m/mile/5000m, mother and champion
Zubeck
Adventure / Trail Running·Instagram
Eva Zubeck
@evazubeck
1.3M IG
NatGeo Superskilled (S2), adventure filmmaking, trail running in remote locations
Thomas
Elite Athlete / Influencer·Instagram
Gabby Thomas
@gabbythomas
1.2M IG
Olympic Gold (Paris 2024), 200m sprint, crossover appeal beyond track community
Hartford
Speed / Performance / Running·YouTube
Emelia Hartford
@emeliaharford
1.2M YT
Sub-3 marathon challenge content, motorsports crossover to running, speed challenges
Hassan
Road·InstagramAthlete
Sifan Hassan
@sifanhassan
820K IG
Tokyo triple medals, marathon world record chase, extraordinary tactical racing
Dauwalter
Trail & Ultra·InstagramAthlete
Courtney Dauwalter
@courtneydauwalter
715K IG
UTMB, Western States, Hardrock wins, legendary mental toughness, racing on feel without a watch
Symmonds
Former Elite / YouTuber·YouTube
Nick Symmonds
@nicksymmonds
600K YT
800m Olympian, YouTube challenges, accessible elite training advice
Kiptum
Road·InstagramAthlete
Kelvin Kiptum
@kelvinkiptum
600K IG
Marathon world record 2:00:35 (Chicago 2023), legacy in marathon history
Hennessy
Running / Wellness TikTok·TikTok
Keely Hennessy
@keelyhennessy
180K IG400K TT
Marathon TikTok content, running lifestyle, fast-growing engaged community
Channel)
Running Media / YouTube·YouTube
Michael Rolls (Running Channel)
@therunningchannel
550K YT
The Running Channel YouTube, mainstream running education, UK running media
Bester
Running YouTuber·YouTube
Nick Bester
@nickbester
500K YT
Parkrun world-record attempts, Kenya training camps, high-quality race vlogs
Wehbe
Ultra / Reinvention·Instagram
Eli Wehbe
@eliwehbe
500K IG
Cocodona 250, 'Mask' memoir, nightlife-to-ultrarunning reinvention story, 200-mile racing
Cheptegei
Elite Distance / Track·Instagram
Joshua Cheptegei
@joshuacheptegei
430K IG
5K and 10K world records, 2x Olympic champion, Ugandan running ambassador
Choi
Hybrid / Creator·Instagram
Matt Choi
@mattchoi_6
405K IG
Marathon pacing and vlog content, Austin running community, hybrid athlete lifestyle
Asher-Smith
Elite Sprinter / Influencer·Instagram
Dina Asher-Smith
@dinaashersmith
382K IG
World 200m champion, fastest British woman ever, fashion and sport crossover
Gibar
Ultra / Menopause Coaching·Instagram
Francesca Gibar
@frangibar
373K IG
70 races, 20 countries, menopause coaching, ultrarunning advocacy
Falconer
Media / Running Advocate·Instagram
Jenni Falconer
@jennifalconer
365K IG
RunPod podcast, Smooth Breakfast, Kollo Health founder, UK running media
Hart
Running / Strength / Family·Instagram
Danielle Hart
@daniellehartruns
339K IG
Run and strength balance, family fitness content, home gym setup
Linden
Elite Marathon / Lifestyle·Instagram
Des Linden
@desmolinden
330K IG
2018 Boston Marathon win, 2x Olympian, beer and running content, grit narrative
Flanagan
Road·InstagramAthlete
Shalane Flanagan
@shalaneflanagan
320K IG
2017 NYC Marathon win, 4x Olympian, Bowerman TC coach, Run Fast Eat Slow cookbooks
Sandbech
Trail / Ultra·Instagram
Tina Emelie Sandbech
@tinaemelie
318K IG
NNormal co-founder, elite trail running, mountain lifestyle
Goucher
Former Elite / Advocate·Instagram
Kara Goucher
@karagoucher
315K IG
2x Olympian, World Championship medals, athlete advocacy, 'The Longest Race' memoir
Sidibe
Run Streak / Motivational·Instagram
Hellah Sidibe
@hellahgood9
305K IG
Run streak since 2017, LA to NYC run, daily running consistency
Felton
Running YouTuber·YouTube
Ben Felton
@benisrunning
300K YT
Gear reviews, marathon training vlogs, Kenya running camps
Dennison
Hybrid / Fitness Influencer·TikTok
Abbie Dennison
@abbiedennison
300K IG
Hybrid training for women, BeBoth brand, Gymshark athlete
Hiltz
Elite Track / LGBTQ+ Advocate·Instagram
Nikki Hiltz
@nikkihiltz
285K IG
Non-binary Olympic athlete, LGBTQ+ advocacy in running, mile and 1500m elite performance
Parkes
Running Coach / YouTuber·YouTube
Ben Parkes
@benparkes
280K YT
Marathon training plans, gear reviews, accessible coaching content
Hall
Former Elite / Lifestyle·Instagram
Ryan Hall
@ryanhall3
270K IG
Former American marathon record, 2x Olympian, post-elite body transformation, faith content
McCarthy
Running Influencer·Instagram
Mary McCarthy
@marymccarths
257K IG
'Beat the Boys' content, Runna ambassador, Storm Models, competitive marathon training
Felich
Running / Fitness Influencer·Instagram
Nico Felich
@nicofelich
250K IG
BPN athlete, marathon training, youth running community
Kiplimo
Road·InstagramAthlete
Jacob Kiplimo
@jacobkiplimo
250K IG
Half Marathon WR 57:20 (Lisbon 2026), 2025 Chicago Marathon win (2:02:23), 2x World Cross Country champion
McColgan
Elite / Influencer·Instagram
Eilish McColgan
@eilishmccolgan
249K IG
4x Olympian, British/European records, Running Made Easy coaching partner
Jurek
Trail & Ultra·InstagramAthlete
Scott Jurek
@scottjurek
245K IG
7x Western States champion, Appalachian Trail FKT, 'Eat & Run' memoir, vegan ultrarunning
Mcrae
Trail & Ultra·InstagramAthlete
Sally Mcrae
@yellowrunner
244K IG
Badwater champion, Grand Slam of 200s, 'Choose Strong' app, podcast, Nike/BPN athlete
Seidel
Elite Marathon / Authentic·Instagram
Molly Seidel
@mollyseidel
240K IG
Tokyo Olympic bronze, marathon debut story, mental health advocacy, authentic voice
Quigley
Elite / Lifestyle Influencer·Instagram
Colleen Quigley
@steeple_squigs
239K IG
Olympic steeplechaser, Runna coaching ambassador, authentic lifestyle content
Green
Running Humor / Satire·Instagram
Laura Green
@lauramcgreen
231K IG
Running culture satire, relatable marathon humor sketches, run-club comedy content
Krupicka
Trail / Ultra Legend·Instagram
Anton Krupicka
@antonkrupicka
221K IG
Leadville 100 victories, minimalist running philosophy, mountain aesthetic
(Semi-Rad)
Adventure / Running Writer·Instagram
Brendan Leonard (Semi-Rad)
@semi_rad
220K IG
Semi-Rad blog and books, hand-drawn running infographics, adventure writing humor
Winblad
Running Coach / YouTuber·YouTube
Göran Winblad
@goranwinblad
24K IG194K YT
Science-based running content, physiotherapy expertise, long-form YouTube content
Burt
Ultra / Race Director·Instagram
Candice Burt
@runcandicerun
207K IG
World Record 200 ultras in 200 days, Destination Trail Races founder, 200-mile race creator
Ostrander
Elite / Mental Health Advocate·Instagram
Allie Ostrander
@allie_ostrander
203K IG
Mental health advocacy in elite running, Oiselle pro, YouTube training content
Fleshman
Former Elite / Advocate / Author·Instagram
Lauren Fleshman
@laurenfleshman
200K IG
'Good for a Girl' memoir, athlete advocacy, Oiselle co-founder, systemic reform in running
McAndrew
Running Lifestyle / Community·Instagram
Liss McAndrew
@runwithliss
200K IG
Life-changing first run story, Runna ambassador, running lifestyle community
Canaday
Trail & Ultra·YouTubeAthlete
Sage Canaday
@sagecanadayrunning
200K YT
Elite ultra performance, VO2max training content, coaching plans, masters athletics
Salmon
Running Doctor / Advocate·Instagram
Dr. Becca Salmon
@drbeccasalmon
197K IG
Running medicine content, Taboo Topic Podcast, healthcare and running intersection
Keflezighi
Road·InstagramAthlete
Meb Keflezighi
@runmeb
190K IG
Olympic gold, Boston & NYC Marathon wins, HOKA ambassador, American marathon legend
Capell
Trail & Ultra·InstagramAthlete
Pau Capell
@paucapell
188K IG
3x UTMB World Champion, Breaking20 Project, The North Face athlete
Pappas
Elite / Author / Mental Health·Instagram
Alexis Pappas
@lex_runs
185K IG
'Bravey' memoir, Greek Olympian, mental health openness, filmmaker and actress
Nike)
Nike Global Run Coach·Instagram
Chris Bennett (Coach Bennett / Nike)
@itscoachbennett
180K IG
Nike Run Club app, global reach coaching millions, mindset and sustainable running
Runner)
Shoe Reviews / Trail Running·YouTube
Christian Griffith (Ginger Runner)
@gingerrunner
175K YT
Running shoe reviews, trail race coverage, highly trusted gear opinions
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