The Running Public
The Running Public, hosted by Kirk Dewindt and Brakken Kraker, is a running podcast from two endurance athletes and coaches covering training, race preparation and running science at a practical level. It has 653 episodes, released about every four days, with a median length near one hour. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-running, highly rated running show reaching engaged endurance athletes weekly
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 712 ratings, with 691 five-star reviews
- 653 episodes since January 2020, released roughly every four days
- Episodes run about an hour, giving host-read spots room for sustained attention
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, listener Q&A, guest interview, mailbag
- Tone
- knowledgeable, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and no website pages were captured.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | therunningpublic.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1495463421 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/therunningpublic/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 649: Alyssa McElheny | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 34 min |
| Episode 648: Our Current Training Blocks | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 2 min |
| Episode 647: Trackbeast | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 14 min |
| Training Tuesday: Listener Questions | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 1 min |
| Training Tuesday: Running Economy | 2026-09-24 | 58 min |
| Episode 644: There Are Holes in Your Training Plan | 2026-09-19 | 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Two endurance athletes and coaches sit down to talk all things running! We bring you high level running knowledge and present it at a practical level.
About The Running Public
The Running Public is a running podcast hosted by Kirk Dewindt and Brakken Kraker, two endurance athletes and coaches who discuss training and running science at a practical level. According to the show's description and feed, episodes cover training blocks, race preparation, running economy and listener questions, and include interviews with guests. The feed lists 653 episodes since January 2020, released about every four days, with a median length of roughly one hour.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 712 ratings, with 691 five-star reviews, per Apple Podcasts. Based on that rating count and the show's age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners most likely to be adult runners and endurance athletes in the United States. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. No sponsors were visible in the feed.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is typically priced at roughly $90 to $630, depending on the audience estimate. Running footwear, apparel, nutrition and coaching brands are the most natural fit for an audience of this kind.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Running Public can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Running Public
How much does The Running Public charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The Running Public about?
The Running Public is a running podcast hosted by Kirk Dewindt and Brakken Kraker, covering training plans, race preparation, running science and listener questions, with occasional guest interviews.
How do I contact The Running Public about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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