Top 20 American Running Influencers on Instagram

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Stef Flippin

@lululemon @guenergylabs Run coach 🏃🏽‍♀️ Physician 👩🏽‍⚕️ #letsflippindothis

Followers

13.6K

0.62%

84

Avg Likes

0.62%

0

Avg Views

74.79%

Audience Types

25.21%

10K+

letsflippindothis, thesweatlife, diversewerun, trailrunning, lululemonfurther

lululemon, stefanieannflippin, mitchellflippin, irunfortheglory, hoka

New York City (1.81%), San Diego (1.64%), Los Angeles (1.62%), Denver (1.33%), Chicago (1.23%)

United States (65.87%), United Kingdom (3.92%), Canada (3.05%), Brazil (2.03%), Italy (2.01%)

Kristen E Scruggs | Run Coach

Strong Finish Run Coaching 📍Orlando 13.1×53: 1:29:40 26.2×21: 3:16:21 Fueled by @maurten_official @legion 🔗MAMABEAR BOS 26.2×9💙 TRAIN WITH ME⬇️

Followers

39.5K

0.35%

138

Avg Likes

0.35%

0

Avg Views

69.67%

Audience Types

30.33%

10K+

fitover40, motherrunner, runorlando, levelup, marathontraining

legion, csahrrun, trishhorel, bbohunis, fitlifefoods

New York City (1.84%), Greater London (1.27%), Los Angeles (1.25%), Chicago (0.98%), Orlando (0.95%)

United States (57.22%), United Kingdom (6%), Brazil (3.63%), Canada (2.97%), Mexico (2.21%)

Jessica Reyes – Running Coach

Helping you return from injury and get faster! Founder @teamsugarruns Free Mindset Guide to run with confidence ⬇️

Followers

39.2K

0.32%

138

Avg Likes

0.32%

0

Avg Views

68.35%

Audience Types

31.65%

10K+

runcoach, runcommunity, injuredrunner, returntorunning, runinspiration

teamsugarruns, dualr, detoursunglasses, _bumblebri_, theodoraflorence

Los Angeles (3.52%), New York City (1.96%), Greater London (1.23%), Chicago (1.23%), San Diego (0.85%)

United States (48.66%), United Kingdom (4.86%), Brazil (4.43%), Mexico (3.33%), Canada (3.2%)

Lindsey Q- Running Coach

🏃🏻‍♀️USA Master Track Athlete 🌟 DM/click the link for Coaching 📧 [email protected] 💙 Boy mom, Believer, Wife

Followers

49.8K

0.51%

253

Avg Likes

0.51%

0

Avg Views

65.95%

Audience Types

34.05%

10K+

motherrunner, runnergirl, trackathlete, momathlete, trackandfield

tf1athletic, scottflathousephoto, hoverair_global, queenofthecastle, shreveportspeed

Greater London (1.4%), Los Angeles (1.32%), New York City (1.24%), Austin (0.88%), São Paulo (0.81%)

United States (44.34%), United Kingdom (5.82%), Brazil (5.61%), Mexico (3.09%), Italy (2.68%)

Heather Jenson

@ifit Trainer 2 x IRONMAN 🏅 Chasing 6 ⭐️ Active Travel ✈️ 26.2 x 34 PR ➡️ 3:19 BQ x 14 – Half PR ➡️ 1:25 RunCoach Wife•Mom x 3•LDS @garminfitness

Followers

62.2K

0.88%

531

Avg Likes

0.88%

0

Avg Views

73.07%

Audience Types

26.93%

10K+

berlinmarathon, marathontraining, bostonmarathon, wmmajors, strava

berlinmarathon, bostonmarathon, cieloruns, ifit, triandrungirl

Los Angeles (1.49%), New York City (1.41%), Greater London (1.32%), Chicago (1.03%), San Diego (0.6%)

United States (61.09%), United Kingdom (5.97%), Canada (3.28%), Brazil (3.21%), Australia (2.28%)

Jes Woods

@nikerunning Coach @brooklyntrackclub Trail & Ultra Head Coach @cheribundi Coach Email link below to work with me!

Followers

26.9K

1.13%

400

Avg Likes

1.13%

0

Avg Views

74.18%

Audience Types

25.82%

10K+

nikerunning, nikenyc, runcoach, morningmiles, bktc

nikenyc, nikerunning, gconnelie, stefaniacurto, brooklyntrackclub

New York City (21.7%), Los Angeles (2.45%), Greater London (1.52%), Mexico City (1.45%), Chicago (1.34%)

United States (56.32%), United Kingdom (3.73%), Mexico (3.49%), Brazil (3.16%), Canada (2.65%)

Tina Muir 💚🌎🏃‍♀️

Your imperfect guide to sustainability🌎 Racing For Sustaibility Founder. Running For Real CEO. Keynote Speaker. Former 🇬🇧 Pro runner. Mama x2 📍STL

Followers

26K

0.79%

122

Avg Likes

0.79%

0

Avg Views

79.33%

Audience Types

20.67%

10K+

becomingasustainablerunner, sustainablerunning, plogging, sustainablerunner, chicagomarathon

nyrr, tinamuir88, repurpose, hydrapak, clemonsmichael

Greater London (3.49%), New York City (2.42%), Los Angeles (1.31%), Boston (1.23%), Chicago (1.07%)

United States (62.69%), United Kingdom (13.54%), Canada (3.52%), Australia (3.13%), Italy (1.06%)
Founder/owner, @relayactive & Runners Love Yoga Ph.D., UVa + Olympic Trials marathoner Do 300+ yoga classes with me & shop activewear ⤵️

Followers

34K

0.19%

65

Avg Likes

0.19%

0

Avg Views

76.54%

Audience Types

23.46%

10K+

relayactive, runnersloveyoga, onepercentforanimalrescue, jointherelay, doyogarunfaster

relayactive, louisahumanesociety, runnersloveyoga, caspca, p3rmovespgh

New York City (2.79%), Los Angeles (1.69%), Greater London (1.45%), Chicago (1.04%), Pittsburgh (0.97%)

United States (64.79%), United Kingdom (5.29%), Canada (3.67%), Australia (2.94%), Brazil (2.15%)

Holley Samuel MEd, RD, CSSD, CPT

🏃‍♀️ Run Faster • Fuel Smarter 🥑 Ditch diets & fuel your body right 🔥 Strength, speed & injury-free training 🎙️ Podcast + Coaching ⬇️

Followers

37.4K

0.44%

182

Avg Likes

0.44%

0

Avg Views

86.12%

Audience Types

13.88%

10K+

sportsnutrition, fuelyourbody, runnerfuel, marathontraining, enduranceathlete

betterhelp, kimnedeau_traininginclined, holleyfuelednutrition, stevielynlyn, the_hormone_dietitian

New York City (2.13%), Chicago (1.59%), Los Angeles (1.59%), Greater London (1.32%), Charlotte (1.17%)

United States (72.33%), United Kingdom (6.95%), Canada (4.12%), Australia (3.49%), South Africa (0.88%)

Shalane Flanagan

Mom🩷💙|Nike Coach⚡️BTC|UO🦆 Coach|4XOlympian|Olympic Silver Medalist |NYC Marathon champion|NYTimes best selling author X3 Run Fast Eat Slow|

Followers

398K

0.59%

3.2K

Avg Likes

0.59%

0

Avg Views

81.69%

Audience Types

18.31%

100K+

goducks, riseandrun, runfasteatslow, mastercardambassador, runningcommunity

shalaneflanagan, oregontf, cortneywhite_, elysekopecky, bobo_studios

New York City (4.53%), Los Angeles (1.86%), Chicago (1.64%), Boston (1.55%), Philadelphia (0.96%)

United States (66.32%), Canada (3.09%), United Kingdom (2.8%), Italy (2.45%), Brazil (2.39%)

Grayson Murphy

Pro Runner for @saucony 5x US Champ | 2x World Champ 🥇🏔️🏃‍♀️ Running w/ Crohn’s 💜 Founder @wildstridespaperco Powered by @lagoonsleep @ospreypacks

Followers

98.9K

2.38%

700

Avg Likes

2.38%

0

Avg Views

77%

Audience Types

23%

10K+

trailrunning, beutahful, saucony, trainwithcoros, smallbusiness

saucony, logandiekmann, racin__grayson, lagoonsleep, corosglobal

Salt Lake City (2.18%), Los Angeles (1.74%), New York City (1.45%), Chicago (1.15%), Greater London (0.91%)

United States (66.72%), United Kingdom (4.17%), Canada (2.57%), Australia (2.46%), France (1.79%)

Courtney Dauwalter

Ultra runner with a love for long inseams & candy. @salomonrunning @thefeed @tailwindnutrition @kodiakcakes @we_are_sungod @injinji @suunto

Followers

711.5K

2.47%

17.1K

Avg Likes

2.47%

0

Avg Views

85.34%

Audience Types

14.66%

100K+

salomon, deweytoit, adventurestartshere, seebetter, fueledbythefeed

salomon, salomonrunning, thefeedme, courtneydauwalter, cortneywhite_

Los Angeles (1.76%), New York City (1.56%), Greater London (1.49%), Denver (0.77%), Seattle (0.77%)

United States (55.8%), United Kingdom (7.88%), Canada (5.67%), Australia (4.62%), France (3.16%)

Laura (McCloskey) Green

I run a lot. And I make fun of running a lot. [email protected]

Followers

232.1K

1.47%

6.2K

Avg Likes

1.47%

0

Avg Views

90.59%

Audience Types

9.41%

100K+

running, trailrunning, postpartum, marathon, trackandfield

thefeedme, asics, shokzusa, banditrunning, hoka

New York City (3.59%), Boston (2.2%), Los Angeles (1.8%), Chicago (1.56%), Seattle (1.56%)

United States (77.34%), Canada (5.95%), United Kingdom (3.75%), Australia (1.76%), Ireland (0.86%)

Cortney Berling | Dietitian & Running Coach

🏃🏼‍♀️ Helping female runners hit new PRs 🍌 Stop restricting. Start performing. Apply for nutrition coaching 👇🏻

Followers

100.5K

0.24%

504

Avg Likes

0.24%

0

Avg Views

88.47%

Audience Types

11.53%

10K+

performancenutrition, workoutfuel, onlinenutritioncoach, foodfuel, runnergirl

eatwell_runbetter, shamrockpdx, precisionfandh, saucony, maurten_official

New York City (2.19%), Greater London (1.61%), Los Angeles (1.33%), Chicago (1.09%), San Diego (0.75%)

United States (54.03%), United Kingdom (10.58%), Canada (4.71%), Australia (3.88%), South Africa (2.01%)

SALLY MCRAE

Runner,Pod Host, Author, Strength App, @nike @bpnsupps @camelbak Grand Slam of 200s, Triple Crown,& Badwater Champion 👇GET MY APP! CHOOSE STRONG💛

Followers

239.3K

2.75%

6.6K

Avg Likes

2.75%

0

Avg Views

79.19%

Audience Types

20.81%

100K+

choosestrong, strongrunner, ultrarunning, sallymcraeapp, running

choosestrongpodcast, makenzie_mcrae, bpnsupps, mobampin, yellowrunner

Los Angeles (3.61%), New York City (1.42%), Greater London (1.07%), Portland (0.99%), Seattle (0.85%)

United States (55.38%), United Kingdom (5.97%), Canada (4.4%), Australia (4.28%), Spain (2.22%)

Taylor Evans

Certified holistic nutritionist & fitness coach Girl mom | marathon runner Austin, TX | running, fitness & wellness found here 1:1 coaching & links ↓

Followers

24K

3.81%

912

Avg Likes

3.81%

0

Avg Views

85.01%

Audience Types

14.99%

10K+

runnergirl, marathonrunner, running, runningmotivation, runwellwithtay

runwellwithtay, chimarathon, cjevans10, taytay_evans_, mileswithamelia

New York City (3.29%), Greater London (2.33%), Austin (2.33%), Los Angeles (1.79%), Chicago (1.25%)

United States (64.07%), United Kingdom (7.77%), Canada (4.5%), Australia (4.22%), South Africa (1.72%)

Nicole Winter | Marathon Runner

Celebrate Your Run 👟 Austin, TX | 26.2 x 5 | 13.1 x 3 Fitness & Lifestyle: @nicolemwinter_ @skechers Aero Burst with Slip-Ins Tech 👇🏼

Followers

111.1K

1.21%

1.3K

Avg Likes

1.21%

0

Avg Views

84.82%

Audience Types

15.18%

100K+

runnergirl, runnerslife, ad, nicolemruns, runnerthings

nicolemruns, lululemon, cooldownrunning, shokzusa, adidasrunning

New York City (2.81%), Los Angeles (2.14%), Greater London (1.68%), Austin (1.54%), San Diego (1.29%)

United States (61.31%), United Kingdom (6.34%), Canada (5.59%), Australia (3.93%), Mexico (1.77%)

Hayden Hawks

Run/Ultra/Trail Family/Faith Coach-hawksrunning.com Pro 🏃@hoka @corosglobal @precisionfandh @sidasyourfootcompany @we_are_sungod @curranzsport

Followers

64.3K

0.56%

778

Avg Likes

0.56%

0

Avg Views

81.82%

Audience Types

18.18%

10K+

trailrunning, run, running, flyhumanfly, exploreperfection

precisionfandh, hoka, we_are_sungod, curranzsport, corosglobal

Los Angeles (0.85%), Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (0.83%), Greater London (0.79%), Boulder (0.67%), St. George (0.66%)

United States (33.35%), Spain (7.67%), France (6.75%), United Kingdom (5.81%), Italy (5.32%)

Katharine Freiburg | atlanta runner

👟 run x lift x everything in between 🏅 26.2 x 4 ⚡️ training for @nycmarathon 💌 [email protected]

Followers

20.8K

0.81%

168

Avg Likes

0.81%

0

Avg Views

83.93%

Audience Types

16.07%

10K+

runningcommunity, girlswhorun, atlantarunners, runnersofinstagram, marathontraining

lululemon, nikerunning, alo, embmasters, atlantatrackclub

New York City (2.14%), Los Angeles (2.14%), Atlanta (2.1%), Austin (1.76%), Chicago (1.11%)

United States (64.02%), United Kingdom (5.39%), Canada (4.55%), Mexico (2.94%), Australia (2.6%)

Sandi Nypaver

🏔Runner⁣ 🏃🏻‍♀️Co-Founder & coach @HigherRunning⁣ 💪Certified strength coach 🐖@the_kind_alternative 🌱 @topoathletic @athletebloodtestcom

Followers

25.5K

1.68%

202

Avg Likes

1.68%

0

Avg Views

80.41%

Audience Types

19.59%

10K+

higherrunning, anysurfaceanydistance, athleteempowerment, running, trailrunning

higherrunning, sagecanaday, topoathletic, sandinypaver, athletebloodtestcom

Boulder (1.85%), Los Angeles (1.62%), Greater London (1.33%), New York City (1.19%), Seattle (0.79%)

United States (51.88%), United Kingdom (7.35%), Canada (4.5%), Australia (3.16%), France (1.76%)

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Unleashing Inspiration: Top 20 American Running Influencers on Instagram

In the vibrant landscape of social media, Instagram has emerged as a powerful platform where fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and everyday runners connect, share their journeys, and inspire others. Today, we delve into the world of American running influencers, who are not just racking up miles but also gaining a massive following through their authentic content and captivating stories. This list is a celebration of their impact and influence on the running community in the United States.

Category & Country Focus: This topic falls under the lifestyle and fitness category, with a specific focus on the United States. America has a rich running culture, from marathon enthusiasts to casual joggers, and the influence of social media has only amplified this passion. According to recent statistics, over 60 million Americans go running or jogging regularly, making it one of the most popular fitness activities in the country.

The rise of running influencers on Instagram has been transformative. These individuals are not just sharing their personal achievements but are also fostering a community where runners of all levels can find motivation, tips, and a sense of belonging. Their impact is significant, especially in a country where obesity and sedentary lifestyles are growing concerns. By showcasing the joys and challenges of running, these influencers are encouraging a healthier, more active lifestyle.

In the digital age, where trends are set and followed rapidly, running influencers play a crucial role in shaping fitness narratives. They demonstrate that running is more than just a physical activity; it’s a mental game, a journey of self-discovery, and a powerful tool for personal growth. Their real-life stories and relatable experiences resonate with followers, breaking down barriers and making running accessible to a wider audience.

Moreover, these influencers often collaborate with fitness brands, participate in sponsored campaigns, and promote running events, contributing to the growth of the fitness industry as a whole. Their ability to engage and inspire has made them valuable assets for brands looking to reach the ever-growing community of health-conscious individuals.

As we explore the Top 20 American Running Influencers on Instagram, we’ll uncover diverse stories, training routines, and the unique ways they connect with their followers. From elite marathoners to ultra-runners and advocacy champions, these influencers are shaping the running culture in the US and beyond. So, let’s lace up our shoes, dive in, and discover the faces that are redefining the running scene.

In the following sections, we’ll explore each influencer’s journey, their impact, and why they deserve a spot on this exclusive list.

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