"The run clubs that took off in the past few years were outpaced by hiking. That's according to new data from Strava, a fitness tracking app, and AllTrails, a hiking navigation app. Strava's end-of-year report, analyzing data from over 30,000 users, found that hiking clubs grewsixfold in 2025 - nearly double the pace of run clubs. In 2025, AllTrails saw a 20% increase in users (i.e., people who created an account on the app) to 90 million."
"While run clubs are still popular, hiking and walking have an advantage: simplicity. They offer similar health benefits and social perks - without requiring the same stamina or potentially pricey gear. COVID lockdowns famously drew people to the outdoors, whether they joined run clubs or sought out nearby hikes. According to the National Parks visitation data, 2024 broke the record for the highest number of visitors of all time at over 331 million, a 28% increase since 2020."
Strava and AllTrails data show hiking clubs surged in 2025, with Strava reporting hiking clubs grew sixfold among more than 30,000 users. AllTrails registered a 20% increase in account creators in 2025, reaching 90 million users. Hiking clubs now cater to varied preferences and demographics, offering options like morning workouts, women-only groups, and travel-focused companions. Hiking and walking offer similar health and social benefits to running while requiring less stamina and less expensive gear. Outdoor activity increased during COVID lockdowns and National Parks visitation reached a record over 331 million in 2024, a 28% rise since 2020.
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