Can I promote my marathon training app here?
No, the "No spam." rule says advertising apps and personal coaching is not allowed.
Subreddit guides
r/Marathon_Training rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Marathon_Training: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 168,956
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Minimum karma
- 10
- Category
- Health and fitness communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be Kind: Constructive feedback is welcome, uncivil behaviour is not.
- No spam.: Advertising apps and personal coaching is not allowed.
- Relevant content: Posts must be relevant to completing or training for a full (26.2mi/42.2km) marathon. Posts about shorter race distances are allowed if they form part of a longer term training block for a marathon.
- No sales/transfers/inquiries of Marathon Bibs: There's lack of safeguards to thwart spam risks for users even with vetted automod transactions. Quite frankly, if you're here on this sub for marathon training you should have the effort to prepare and at very least, manage to sign up during allotted time for marathon registrations.
- Designated weekly threads to talk 3, 4, 5, 6 hour marathons. Wednesday (3), Thursday (4), Friday-(5): Wednesdays, any 3 hours/sub3 marathon questions/training/predictions will be directed towards weekly thread. Individualized Wednesday^ post may be removed. Thursdays, any 4 hours/sub4 marathon questions/training/predictions will be directed towards weekly thread. Individualized Thursday posts may be removed. Fridays, any 5 hours/Sub5 marathon questions/training/predictions will be directed towards weekly thread. Individualized Friday posts may be removed.
- Baseline of 10 karma to post and comment on sub: Hello, r/marathon_training requires all members to gain 10 karma before posting and commenting. This limit is in place to reduce the amount of spam accounts and troll accounts negatively affecting our subreddit, and to give new members time to learn how to use the site. Reddit has many thousands of subreddits you can learn how to use the site on which you can find here: https://old.reddit.com/r/all/. Please feel free to repost when you have an older account or more karma. Thank you, -The Mod
Works well
- Share a detailed recap of your marathon training block and ask the community for feedback on what to adjust.
- Post a specific question about pacing, nutrition, or long run strategy for an upcoming marathon.
- Answer sub3, sub4, or sub5 questions in the designated weekly threads on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
- Share a race report focused on your full marathon experience and what you learned.
- Ask about a shorter race only if it is explicitly part of your marathon training build.
Avoid
- Do not advertise apps, as the "No spam." rule explicitly bans it.
- Do not promote personal coaching, since the "No spam." rule calls that out as not allowed.
- Do not post about shorter races unless they are part of a marathon training block, because the "Relevant content" rule requires posts to center on full marathon training.
- Do not try to sell, transfer, or ask about marathon bibs, because the "No sales/transfers/inquiries of Marathon Bibs" rule forbids it.
- Do not post time-specific questions as standalone posts on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, because the "Designated weekly threads to talk 3, 4, 5, 6 hour marathons" rule says those belong in weekly threads.
- Do not post or comment if your account has under 10 karma, because the "Baseline of 10 karma to post and comment on sub" rule means your content will be removed.
What r/Marathon_Training Is For
This community is for discussions about road and trail marathons, and the focus is squarely on training for or completing a full marathon. Runners of all experience levels are welcome, from beginners to veterans. The description and rules make clear that posts need to center on marathon training, and shorter races are only allowed if they are part of a longer term training block for a marathon. The room also uses designated weekly threads for time-specific marathon questions, so people talking about sub3, sub4, or sub5 goals are directed to those threads on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for a marketing-adjacent post are "No spam.", "Relevant content", "No sales/transfers/inquiries of Marathon Bibs", "Designated weekly threads to talk 3, 4, 5, 6 hour marathons", and "Baseline of 10 karma to post and comment on sub". The "No spam." rule is the sharpest one, because it calls out advertising apps and personal coaching as not allowed. "Relevant content" keeps the room focused on full marathon training, so anything off topic will not survive. The weekly thread rule means time-specific questions get redirected, and the karma floor means a brand new account cannot post at all.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine training question or experience tied to full marathon preparation, shared without any promotional angle. If you are a founder with a running product, the only safe path is to participate as a runner first, answer questions in the weekly threads, and share useful training context rather than links or pitches. The room values constructive feedback and kindness, so a post that asks for advice on a marathon training block, or shares lessons from a recent marathon, fits the community if it stays on topic. Keep any mention of your product out of the post itself, because the "No spam." rule leaves no room for app ads or coaching promotions.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that looks like advertising, because the "No spam." rule bans advertising apps and personal coaching outright. Do not try to sell, transfer, or ask about marathon bibs, since the "No sales/transfers/inquiries of Marathon Bibs" rule is strict and cites spam risks. Avoid posting off-topic content about shorter races unless they tie into a marathon training block, because the "Relevant content" rule will catch that. Do not post time-specific marathon questions as standalone posts on the designated days, because the "Designated weekly threads to talk 3, 4, 5, 6 hour marathons" rule says individualized posts may be removed. Finally, avoid posting or commenting with an account under 10 karma, because the "Baseline of 10 karma to post and comment on sub" rule is enforced to cut spam and trolls.
Use Rankhog before posting in r/Marathon_Training
Want the version that does not run out? Subscribers get unlimited tool runs and more careful checks before posting.
Get my free Reddit SEO auditStart your 3-day free trial. Card required. $99/month after trial. Next, connect a verified Reddit account; no strategy starts until you explicitly start Rankhog.
Common questions about r/Marathon_Training
Can I sell or transfer a marathon bib in this subreddit?
No, the "No sales/transfers/inquiries of Marathon Bibs" rule forbids any bib sales, transfers, or inquiries.
What is the minimum karma needed to post or comment?
You need at least 10 total karma, as stated in the "Baseline of 10 karma to post and comment on sub" rule.
Can I post about a half marathon or shorter race?
Only if it is part of a longer term training block for a full marathon, according to the "Relevant content" rule.
Where should I ask about my sub3, sub4, or sub5 marathon goals?
The "Designated weekly threads to talk 3, 4, 5, 6 hour marathons" rule directs sub3 questions to the Wednesday thread, sub4 to Thursday, and sub5 to Friday, and individualized posts on those days may be removed.
Related subreddit guides
r/Parenting
Health and fitness communities
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Parenting: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
- Members
- 8.3M
- Verified
- 2026-09-15
r/loseit
Health and fitness communities
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/loseit: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
- Members
- 4.2M
- Verified
- 2026-09-18
r/xxfitness
Health and fitness communities
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/xxfitness: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
- Members
- 3.1M
- Verified
- 2026-09-18