How Fast Does An Average Person Run?
Males run at an average speed of 8 mph, and women run at an average speed of 6.5 mph.
People running for their lives, not for recreational purposes, can run at an average speed of 12 mph. Athletes and gym enthusiasts tend to be faster than the average person and may run at a speed as high as 14 to 17 mph. The numbers change when referring to endurance and long-distance trails. Sprinters running a short distance average 10 mph. However, it’s hard to maintain that momentum for a long distance. When using data on the average running speed for five kilometers, males have an average running speed of 5.9 mph, and women have an average running speed of 5 mph.
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Males run at an average speed of 8 mph, and women run at an average speed of 6.5 mph.
People running for their lives, not for recreational purposes, can run at an average speed of 12 mph. Athletes and gym enthusiasts tend to be faster than the average person and may run at a speed as high as 14 to 17 mph. The numbers change when referring to endurance and long-distance trails. Sprinters running a short distance average 10 mph. However, it’s hard to maintain that momentum for a long distance. When using data on the average running speed for five kilometers, males have an average running speed of 5.9 mph, and women have an average running speed of 5 mph.
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