Best Running Culture Newsletters in 2026

SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The Morning Shakeout publishes weekly segments on marathon training, race results, and running culture alongside occasional interviews and film analysis. It serves runners interested in performance data, athlete…

Likely audience: Running enthusiasts

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

From recent posts: The author reflects on concerns that commercialization and online run culture are harming running, arguing that the personal practice of running remains separate from brands, runfluencers, and media discourse, and encou…

Likely audience: runners

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

From recent posts: The article is a newsletter edition featuring an interview with trail runner Anton Krupicka about his career, philosophy, and relationship with La Sportiva, alongside promotion for a Borderlands podcast episode and a li…

Likely audience: trail runners

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: The author shares personal reflections on a difficult job interview, her running habits, and updates on the New York Road Runners' 9+1 program rules, while also promoting a sponsored ice cream column.

Likely audience: runners

Substacklast post Dec 22, 2025

From recent posts: A personal Substack essay reflects on running culture, community events like parkrun and Secret London Runs, and the author's December running experiences, framed around a Christmas-themed post and reader support.

Likely audience: runners