The 20 Cities with the Fastest Runners

Ever wonder where the runners in your city rank alongside the rest of the world? Well, thanks to Strava, we now know the answer.

The social network for endurance athletes recently released data it gathered from over 5.6 million runners, showing the best average mile splits for the 20 fastest cities in the world.

Globally, the U.S. ranked 18th with an average mile pace of 8:31, but the fastest U.S. city clocked in at 7:54—good for fourth-best in the world. Where'd your stomping grounds check in? Have a look.

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