Garmin releases global running and cycling data reports

Garmin celebrated both global running day and global cycling day with the release of its running and cycling data reports, highlighting how athletes around the world are recording runs and rides. Whether taking to the trails, roads, mountainsides or their home gyms, the Garmin Connect™ community proved running and cycling activities remain popular globally.

Here are some key takeaways from the past year:

Running data

Garmin runners recorded nearly 13% more indoor and 3% more outdoor running activities. There was also a 23% increase in users who recorded a run and a strength activity in the same week.

The average distance ran was 4.82 miles with those aged 50-59 running slightly more per activity on average at 5.1 miles.

The average pace per mile was 9:21 for men and 10:11 for women. Runners in Ireland logged the fastest average mile (9:09) followed by those in Portugal and then Italy.

Runners logged the most miles in August and typically ran the farthest on Saturdays.

The average VO2 max for all Garmin runners was 50 and the average sleep score was 73.

Cycling data

Garmin cyclists spent about 115 minutes on average on each ride. They also recorded most of their rides on Sundays and the most popular month of the year for all rides was August.

Garmin cyclists rode an average speed of 14.89 miles per hour (mph) and climbed an average 1,158 feet per ride.

The average VO2 max for all Garmin cyclists was 51. Data also indicates that the more miles cyclists recorded each week, the higher their VO2 max was.

Garmin Reports More Runners Are Adding Strength Workouts to Their Routines

Analyzing data across its user ecosystem, Garmin found that runners recorded nearly 13% more indoor and 3% more outdoor running activities in 2025 compared to 2024. There was also a significant jump in those who logged a run and a strength activity in the same week, up 23% in 2025.

A new report found not only a rise in running, but that runners are increasingly pairing their mileage with strength training.