Runner’s World publishes stories about every aspect of running, from tips on how to get started to training plans for competitive runners aiming for a new PR and everything in between.

Runner’s World publishes stories about every aspect of running, from tips on how to get started to training plans for competitive runners aiming for a new PR and everything in between.

We speak to all runners: beginners, high school athletes, joggers, experienced competitors, casual runners, sprinters, trail runners, and those who run ultra distances. Our audiences respond best to stories that explain how to better themselves as runners.

We are running enthusiasts who want to spread the joy of running to all, but you don’t need to be a runner to write for us. We’re always open to working with new writers, freelancers, and voices. We’re also committed to working more frequently with writers, contributors, and experts in running who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or belong to other marginalized identities.

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Our goal is to educate and inspire runners through high-quality, science-supported, expert-backed service-based content.

This section usually covers fitness, training, health, nutrition, weight loss, and performance topics, but it could also include info on the latest books, podcasts, playlists, or other trending topics. We always filter these through a runner’s lens, so please be sure to do the same with your pitch.

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We like to feature stories about runners who are doing extraordinary things through the sport. Ideas should be newsworthy and timely—before pitching, ask yourself why it is important to tell this story now.

While our team is regularly monitoring what’s going on in the running world, we’re always interested in something that might be slightly off our radar. If you have a news tip—about a runner, race, product, or other topics—we’d love to hear from you.

News/Human Interest/Culture

Runner’s World has a long history of publishing award-winning storytelling, including literary longform, travel/adventure narrative, profiles, personal essays, service/gear packages, and investigative reports.

Our features generally range from 2,000 to 6,000 words or more and usually require a deep level of interviewing, researching, and editing (sometimes many rounds). We typically commission original art and photography or create a custom design. Because of this investment of time, we only publish a select number of features each year.

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