Can I post a disguised ad for my running app?
No, the rules say no ads and that everyone knows when you disguise an ad as an organic post.
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r/UKRunners rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/UKRunners: 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
- 50,891
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Health and fitness communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Reddit Content Policy: Make sure you follow the rules and regs of the Reddit Content Policy, keep your posts and comments friendly and civil. Harassment, hate speech, threats or offensive remarks won't be tolerated.
- No Bib Swaps, Selling, Gifting or Requesting: Posts on bib swaps, selling, gifting or requesting will be removed. We don't want members of the sub to fall foul or possibly be scammed out of a bib so any and all posts on meeting these criteria will be removed. This includes running events, and physical running related items. It is irrelevant whether or not the race/event allows bib transfers.
- No Ads: Advice and Bragging are encouraged, blatant ads are not. Everyone knows when you’re disguising an ad as an organic conversational post.
- We welcome all, don't be a dick: We welcome users from all over the world within this sub, not just specifically the UK. The sub is aimed at creating a conversation for those in and around the UK who can relate on topics that we face due to our location in the world. Whether you just run in the UK on a visit, are planning a trip, or live close by and so can relate to the important weather discussions everyone is welcome to get involved.
- Use of AI: Fully-AI created posts or comments are not allowed. The judgement for whether or not something is AI created will be guided by user-reports but ultimately will be at moderators’ discretion. Using AI to edit / proofread / etc is fine.
- Your fledgling AI app: Please don’t post content disguising promo for your new app. This is especially relevant to posts asking for feedback or opinions (whether they directly refer to the post being about your app, we all know).
- Essentially just a link to a social media post: This is not a place to solely promote your social media (exceptions are if the post is positively contributing to the sub / conversation)
- No fundraising posts: Good luck with your race, but please don’t post fundraising posts here
Works well
- Share a genuine race report from a UK event, focusing on what you learned about the course and conditions.
- Ask the community for advice on choosing running gear for wet UK weather.
- Post a training update or milestone, since the rules say bragging is encouraged.
- Answer questions about local running routes or races when someone asks.
- Share a useful resource or article only when it directly answers a question in an existing discussion.
Avoid
- Do not post an ad for your product, even if you try to make it look like a normal conversation.
- Do not use AI to write your entire post or comment, because fully AI created content is not allowed.
- Do not post a link that is essentially just a social media post, unless it positively contributes to the conversation.
- Do not post about a bib swap, selling, gifting, or requesting running gear or race entries.
- Do not post a fundraising page or ask for donations, even for a race you are running.
What r/UKRunners Is For
This community is for runners throughout the UK to chat about runs, gear, races, training, and the weather. The rules say the sub is aimed at creating a conversation for those in and around the UK, but users from all over the world are welcome, including visitors and people planning a trip. You do not have to live in the UK to post here.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for a founder are "No Ads", "Your fledgling AI app", "Use of AI", "Essentially just a link to a social media post", and "No Bib Swaps, Selling, Gifting or Requesting". The "No Ads" rule says advice and bragging are encouraged but blatant ads are not, and that everyone knows when you are disguising an ad as an organic conversational post. The "Your fledgling AI app" rule asks you not to post content disguising promo for your new app, especially posts asking for feedback or opinions. The "Use of AI" rule bans fully AI created posts or comments, though using AI to edit or proofread is fine. The "Essentially just a link to a social media post" rule says this is not a place to solely promote your social media, with exceptions only if the post positively contributes to the sub or conversation. The "No Bib Swaps, Selling, Gifting or Requesting" rule removes any post about swapping, selling, gifting, or requesting bibs or running related items.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine conversation starter about running in the UK, such as a question about local races, thoughts on gear for UK weather, or a training update. The rules say advice and bragging are encouraged, so sharing a useful tip or a personal running milestone fits well. If you are a founder, the safest path is to join discussions about running topics first, then share your product only when it directly answers a question and adds to the conversation. Keep your posts written by you, not by AI, and make sure any link you share is part of a post that stands on its own as useful to the community.
What To Avoid
Avoid blatant ads, because the "No Ads" rule says they are not allowed and that people can tell when you disguise an ad as an organic post. Avoid posting promo for your new app, especially if you frame it as asking for feedback or opinions, since the "Your fledgling AI app" rule calls that out directly. Do not use AI to write your full post or comment, because the "Use of AI" rule bans fully AI created content. Do not post a link that is essentially just a social media post, because the "Essentially just a link to a social media post" rule says that is not allowed unless it positively contributes to the conversation. Do not post about bib swaps, selling, gifting, or requesting, because the "No Bib Swaps, Selling, Gifting or Requesting" rule removes all such posts, including for running events and physical running related items. Do not post fundraising pages, because the "No fundraising posts" rule says please do not post them here.
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Common questions about r/UKRunners
Can I sell or trade race bibs here?
No, bib swaps, selling, gifting, and requesting are all removed, including for running events and physical running related items.
Can I link to my social media?
Only if the post positively contributes to the sub or conversation, not if it is essentially just a link to a social media post.
Can I use AI to write my post?
No, fully AI created posts or comments are not allowed, though using AI to edit or proofread is fine.
Can I post a fundraising page for my race?
No, the rules say please do not post fundraising posts here.
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