Calories Burned Running for Women (and Men Too!)

Running is a great way to get in shape and burn some calories. All you need are running shoes and some outdoor space or a treadmill. But did you know women burn more calories than men? Use the charts to find YOUR calorie burn. (women) (men)

How many calories do you burn running?

How many calories do you burn running? It depends on your weight, speed AND gender. Men burn more calories than women!

How Many Calories Do You Burn Running?

Of course, the intensity of your running workout and the calories you’ll burn vary greatly based on the speed that you run. They also vary based on your gender, height, weight, and age. In general, women will burn more calories than men. You’ll also burn more calories if you are taller or older. And the more you weigh, the more calories you’ll burn.

Take a look at the charts below to see how many calories you’ll burn running at various speeds. Note that there are two charts: one shows running calories burned for women and the other shows running calories for men.

The calories in the tables are calculated using an average age of 35 and an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (176 cm) for men and 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) for women. If you are older or taller, you’ll burn slightly more calories. If you are younger or shorter, you’ll burn slightly fewer calories. Calories shown are for a 60 minute workout.

Calories Burned Running (For Women)(based on body weight for a 60 minute workout)
Running Speed/Activity
(60 Minute Workout)
Calories Burned
125 lbs
(57 kg)
140 lbs
(64 kg)
160 lbs
(73 kg)
180 lbs
(82 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
220 lbs
(100 kg)
* Calories based on an age of 35 and a height of 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm)
* Based on MET values from the “2011 Compendium of Physical Activities”, adjusted using the Harris Benedict equation for estimated RMR.
References and Sources
jogging, general 425 509 625 748 875 1,006
jogging, in place 486 581 715 855 1,000 1,150
jogging, on a mini-tramp 273 327 402 481 563 647
running, 4 mph (13 min/mile) 364 436 536 641 750 862
running, 5 mph (12 min/mile) 504 603 742 887 1,038 1,193
running, 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile) 547 654 804 962 1,125 1,294
running, 6 mph (10 min/mile) 595 712 876 1,047 1,225 1,409
running, 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) 638 763 938 1,122 1,313 1,509
running, 7 mph (8.5 min/mile) 668 799 983 1,175 1,375 1,581
running, 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) 699 835 1,028 1,229 1,438 1,653
running, 8 mph (7.5 min/mile) 717 857 1,054 1,261 1,475 1,696
running, 8.6 mph (7 min/mile) 747 894 1,099 1,314 1,538 1,768
running, 9 mph (6.5 min/mile) 778 930 1,144 1,368 1,600 1,840
running, 10 mph (6 min/mile) 881 1,053 1,296 1,549 1,813 2,084
running, 11 mph (5.5 min/mile) 972 1,162 1,430 1,709 2,000 2,300
running, 12 mph (5 min/mile) 1,154 1,380 1,698 2,030 2,375 2,731
running, 13 mph (4.6 min/mile) 1,203 1,439 1,769 2,116 2,475 2,846
running, 14 mph (4.3 min/mile) 1,397 1,671 2,055 2,457 2,875 3,306
running, cross country 547 654 804 962 1,125 1,294
running, stairs, up 911 1,090 1,340 1,603 1,875 2,156
running, on a track, team practice 607 727 893 1,068 1,250 1,437
running, pushing a wheelchair or baby carrier 486 581 715 855 1,000 1,150
running, marathon 808 966 1,188 1,421 1,663 1,912
Calories Burned Running (For Men)(based on body weight for a 60 minute workout)
Running Speed/Activity
(60 Minute Workout)
Calories Burned
125 lbs
(57 kg)
140 lbs
(64 kg)
160 lbs
(73 kg)
180 lbs
(82 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
220 lbs
(100 kg)
* Calories based on an age of 35 and a height of 5 feet 9 inches (162 cm)
* Based on MET values from the “2011 Compendium of Physical Activities”, adjusted using the Harris Benedict equation for estimated RMR.
References and Sources
jogging, general 380 449 543 641 741 843
jogging, in place 434 513 621 732 847 963
jogging, on a mini-tramp 244 288 349 412 476 542
running, 4 mph (13 min/mile) 326 385 466 549 635 722
running, 5 mph (12 min/mile) 451 532 644 760 878 999
running, 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile) 489 577 699 824 952 1,084
running, 6 mph (10 min/mile) 532 628 761 897 1,037 1,180
running, 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) 570 673 815 961 1,111 1,264
running, 7 mph (8.5 min/mile) 597 705 854 1,007 1,164 1,324
running, 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) 624 737 893 1,053 1,217 1,384
running, 8 mph (7.5 min/mile) 641 756 916 1,080 1,249 1,421
running, 8.6 mph (7 min/mile) 668 788 955 1,126 1,302 1,481
running, 9 mph (6.5 min/mile) 695 820 993 1,172 1,355 1,541
running, 10 mph (6 min/mile) 787 929 1,125 1,327 1,535 1,746
running, 11 mph (5.5 min/mile) 869 1,026 1,242 1,465 1,693 1,926
running, 12 mph (5 min/mile) 1,032 1,218 1,475 1,739 2,011 2,287
running, 13 mph (4.6 min/mile) 1,075 1,269 1,537 1,813 2,095 2,384
running, 14 mph (4.3 min/mile) 1,249 1,474 1,785 2,106 2,434 2,769
running, cross country 489 577 699 824 952 1,084
running, stairs, up 815 961 1,164 1,373 1,587 1,806
running, on a track, team practice 543 641 776 916 1,058 1,204
running, pushing a wheelchair or baby carrier 434 513 621 732 847 963
running, marathon 722 853 1,032 1,218 1,408 1,601

Calories Burned on a Treadmill vs. Running Outside

A treadmill can also be a great way to get your running workout. You might not always be able to run outside due to the weather or your location. Or, you may not feel safe running outside at certain times or places. Or, you may simply prefer to watch tv on your treadmill will you burn off some calories! Whatever the reason you are on the treadmill, we have one important tip:

Treadmill Running Tip: Use a 1% Incline!

If you run on a treadmill, it’s important that you use the incline. If you want the same quality workout (and calorie burn) of running outside, you should set the treadmill incline to at least 1% incline to compensate for the lack of air resistance. Otherwise it will be like running downhill and you won’t burn as many calories. But note that this only matters if you running around 6.5 mph (9 minutes/mile) or faster. At slower speeds, it doesn’t matter.

Get Addicted to Running

Many people find running to be difficult and tedious when they first start. But most people who stick with it end up getting addicted. It’s a great feeling to complete a good run. And running is one of the very best ways to burn calories and get a lean, healthy body.

Do you run to burn calories? Do you love it or hate it? Do have a favorite run that you would recommend? We’d love to hear about it. Share it by using the comments below.

References & Sources: (show)(hide)

    • Jones AM, et al.
    • “A 1% treadmill grade most accurately reflects the energetic cost of outdoor running.”
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    • Chelsea School Research Centre. University of Brighton, UK.
    • McDowell, Margaret A., et al.
    • National Health Statistics Report: Anthropometric Reference Data for Children and Adults: United States, 2003–2006.
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    • National Center for Health Statistics. Centers for Disease Control Prevention. United States Department of Health and Human Services.
    • Washington: GPO.
    • 22 Oct 2008.

Comments Add Your Own Comment

  1. jui says:

    I have started running very recently. U am doing it to loose weight. In summer I run outdoors, but at this snowing weather I prefer the treadmill. Last 1 week I am running 2 times a day and 7 days a week. I try to go a distance of minimum 5km a day. I run at a speed of 8km/hour most of the time. Some times I reduce it to 6km/hr and some times I increase in to 8/10/12 km/hr. what i try to do is..make it a 5 km distance covered per day. Hope i can continue it. I am 5′ 2″ tall and i weight 137 lbs.

    • Editor says:

      Good for you Jui. That’s a great workout!!!

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