Running In The Usa Nc (2025)

FAQs

How popular is running in the US? ›

Around 50 million people in the United States run or jog¹, while an estimated 621 million run worldwide², making it one of the most popular sports across the globe. About 2.1 million people run a half-marathon each year, while 1.1 million run a marathon³. At least 50% of runners get injured⁴ each year.

Race and Ethnicity

In 2022, there were 2.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.46M people) in North Carolina than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.16M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 383k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Hello, and thanks for asking for reliable statistics on marathon participation in the US and globally. The short version is that there are 1 100 marathons in the US each year, with 509 000 participants. Globally, there are between 2 500 and 4 000 marathons each year with approximately 11 million marathon runners.

Participation. The states with the biggest % of all marathoners are New York, California, and Illinois. And the states with the least are Idaho, Wyoming, and Alaska.

Factors such as age, sex, and fitness level can influence your 5K time. Many runners complete a 5K in 30 to 40 minutes, and many runners are satisfied with their time if it's around this benchmark. The average walker finishes a 5K in 45 to 60 minutes.

Bertie County had the highest population proportion black or African American in 2013, 61.6%.

For the record, based on this research by RoadSnack, Oak Island had the least number of African American citizens in North Carolina, followed by Carolina Beach, and Kill Devil Hills.

Race and ethnicity (White alone 61.6%; Black alone 12.4%; Hispanic 18.7%; Asian alone 6%; American Indian and Alaska Native alone 1.1%; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.2%; Some Other Race alone 8.4%; Two or More Races 10.2%). Diversity Index (61.1%, up from 54.9%).

"It's not really about performance — it's really about being out there with a bunch of people, like-minded people." Another point in running's favour: Amid a high cost of living, it remains a relatively inexpensive and accessible form of exercise and socialization.

Running for Mental Well-being;

It's known to reduce stress levels, boost mood through the release of endorphins, and even alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. In 2024, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, the therapeutic benefits of running have never been more crucial.

How many Americans can run a 10k? ›

10k is a decent distance

It's about an hour running, and any exercise taken for that long without a break is not nothing. The fact that that only 27% of people can run (or will train enough to run) a 10k proves it.

The Why We Run survey, which collected data from 25,000 runners around the world, found that only eight percent of runners actually love running, while half of respondents said that they either hated running or, at best, “merely tolerate it.”

Running for Mental Well-being;

It's known to reduce stress levels, boost mood through the release of endorphins, and even alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. In 2024, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, the therapeutic benefits of running have never been more crucial.

Running as a hobby has been around in North America since roughly the 1960s, but is seeing a recent surge in interest among 20- and 30-somethings.

Often referred to as the Pandemic Running Boom, the growth in road running participation notably jumped, with existing races seeing a 2-6% increase in participation over pre-pandemic levels and a 4-9% year-over-year growth. It is expected that in 2024, we will see growth for the first time over pre-pandemic numbers.