13 Instagram Accounts Runners Need to Follow

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Running is social. Whether it’s capturing nightly urban group runs with local street art as a backdrop or curating images of powerful female runners around the world, these Instagram accounts connect you to the ever-expanding and diverse community of running. Hence, we selected the most inspiring, unique, popular, interesting and useful Instas about running out there for your endless scrolling pleasure.

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@instarunners

The best way to see what cool races or runs people are doing around the world is by following @instarunners. One of the first collective running accounts on Instagram, it reposts other runners' posts showcasing their running adventures. Include #InstaRunners on your post to possibly get featured on the account.

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@voltwomen

This account is dedicated to strong, fearless and active female runners everywhere. The photos are reposts of other women's amazing feats and a good reminder in finding support among your favorite gal pals.

@runningonveggies

Food blogger and health coach Lottie Bildirici's Instagram account (named after her blog) makes a plant-based diet look delicious. This is healthy #foodporn made for endurance athletes who can use the recipes to fuel various workouts from swimming to cycling, and of course, running.

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@blacklistla

Discover Los Angeles' proliferating urban street art by following this account, or if you live in the area join the nighttime group runs with BlacklistLA that organizes it. Erik Valiente founded the running group BlacklistLA for locals to better know their city and each other, often riding on a 10-speed with a camera in hand to capture the runners and the final group photo in front of the destination mural—perfect for Instagram sharing.

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@running_life_inspiration

Need a little extra motivation before your run? These inspirational quotes might do the trick and could become a new running mantra.

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@trailsnales

"Running our ales since 2014" is the tagline of this account showcasing craft brews on picturesque trails shared by runners across the country. It'll certainly expand both your trail and brew knowledge.

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@jeffcohenphoto

More than just stats and times, Jeff Cohen's photography captures striking images of elite runners at all the major track meets. He makes the action shot look as engaging as the pre-race standstill, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the sport.

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@runnersbe

You know that post that's right on point and too funny not to share or tag a friend in? This account is full of them and the quirky things that runners do, and it will have you rolling with laughter because it's true.

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@dirtbagrunners

Dirtbag runners are a community of trail and ultrarunners around the world, snapping photos of their epic adventures. From breathtaking mountaintops to the depths of a canyon, these scenic images will have you wanderlusting for that next escape.

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@runnersloveyoga

Get running and yoga tips from Ann Mazur, founder of the Runners Love Yoga instructional video series. Learn which yoga poses are best for runners who want to strengthen and prevent injuries.

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@runrocknroll

If you're a fan of concerts and running, then the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series' account will give you a decent dose of both. Get pumped for upcoming races or recap the weekend's events and festivities in case you missed it. Either way you'll find inspiration from the everyday to the elite runners that do these races.

@womensrunningmagazine

Aside from the magazine being a resource for everything and anything that has to do with women in running, Women's Running's Instagram account gives an exclusive look at what the magazine is working on, who they're meeting and where they're going. Run bloggers and female elites often do an Insta-takeover on their account, introducing runners to prominent names in the running community.

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@runcompetitor

And if you don't already, follow us for all things running too!

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