#running — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 66.6M total posts and 6.7K new posts daily, #running is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.0K likes and 39 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #running

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#run	66.6M	6.7K	3.0K	100	55
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	535	100	39
#runner	32.6M	5.7K	3.4K	100	46
#training	159.5M	18.2K	639	100	42
#runningmotivation	12.3M	2.6K	789	100	44

Related Hashtags to #running

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#motivation	449.5M	172.2K	1.2K	100	52
#workout	240.4M	27.7K	941	100	51
#sport	134.6M	14.8K	1.6K	100	55
#runners	14.7M	1.8K	5.6K	100	69
#runnersofinstagram	13.8M	1.6K	838	100	44

Similar Hashtags to #running

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#runningmotivation	12.3M	2.6K	789	100	44
#trailrunning	19.8M	2.8K	1.3K	100	51
#runningcommunity	6.2M	2.1K	798	100	45
#runninggirl	5.5M	371	1.4K	100	65
#runninglife	2.8M	882	1.6K	100	70

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #running on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #running has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #running alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #running with #motivation, #workout, #sport for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #running on Instagram?

#running has 66.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #running receives 3.0K likes and 39 comments.

Is #running a good hashtag to use?

#running has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 55/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #running?

The best hashtags to use with #running include: #motivation, #workout, #sport, #runners, #runnersofinstagram. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-10. Learn about our editorial process →

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