Gathering feedback from your running community can be challenging, especially when members are busy or unsure how to share their thoughts. Our ready-to-use Community Feedback templates make it simple to spark conversations, collect valuable insights, and ensure every voice is heard. Use these ideas to build a more responsive and connected space.
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Inviting feedback empowers your running community members to shape the experience, making them feel valued and invested. When members see that their opinions matter, they are more likely to participate, share ideas, and stay engaged for the long haul.
Open-ended feedback prompts tap into the collective wisdom of the group, surfacing new perspectives on events, gear, training plans, or community features. By using a curious and inclusive tone, you lower barriers to participation, making it safe for everyone to contribute. This not only uncovers actionable improvements but also strengthens trust and loyalty.
Regularly soliciting feedback fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Members get to influence decisions, while leaders gain actionable insights to refine offerings and address pain points. Over time, this feedback loop drives better experiences and deeper community bonds.
What is one thing you wish our running community did differently?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish our running community did differently? Share your thoughts below."
How can our group runs be more enjoyable for you?
💡 Example: "How can our group runs be more enjoyable for you? Let us know!"
Is there a feature or resource you would love to see added here?
💡 Example: "Is there a feature or resource you would love to see added here? Drop your ideas!"
What motivates you to lace up and join our runs?
💡 Example: "What motivates you to lace up and join our runs?"
Tell us about a challenge you faced in this community and how we could help.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a challenge you faced in this community and how we could help."
Which topic or resource has been most helpful to you so far?
💡 Example: "Which topic or resource has been most helpful to you so far? Comment below."
What would you change about our weekly running updates?
💡 Example: "What would you change about our weekly running updates?"
How did you feel about our latest group event?
💡 Example: "How did you feel about our latest group event? Share your experience."
What is missing from our current training resources?
💡 Example: "What is missing from our current training resources?"
Share one thing you love about being part of this running group.
💡 Example: "Share one thing you love about being part of this running group."
Do our meet-up times work for you or should we consider alternatives?
💡 Example: "Do our meet-up times work for you or should we consider alternatives?"
What is your favorite way to stay motivated between runs?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to stay motivated between runs?"
Which running topics would you like to see more discussions about?
💡 Example: "Which running topics would you like to see more discussions about?"
Was there a moment you felt especially supported here?
💡 Example: "Was there a moment you felt especially supported here?"
How do you feel about the pace and intensity of our group runs?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about the pace and intensity of our group runs?"
What could we do to help new members feel more welcome?
💡 Example: "What could we do to help new members feel more welcome?"
If you could suggest one improvement for our events, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could suggest one improvement for our events, what would it be?"
What keeps you coming back to this running community?
💡 Example: "What keeps you coming back to this running community?"
How do you prefer to receive updates - email, chat, or in-app notifications?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to receive updates - email, chat, or in-app notifications?"
What is one thing that would make you participate more in our discussions?
💡 Example: "What is one thing that would make you participate more in our discussions?"
Do you feel your feedback is heard in this group?
💡 Example: "Do you feel your feedback is heard in this group? Let us know."
What helps you stay accountable to your running goals?
💡 Example: "What helps you stay accountable to your running goals?"
Are there any barriers that keep you from joining events?
💡 Example: "Are there any barriers that keep you from joining events? Share below."
Which running apps or gear would you like us to review together?
💡 Example: "Which running apps or gear would you like us to review together?"
How can we make our online conversations feel more like a real running club?
💡 Example: "How can we make our online conversations feel more like a real running club?"
What time of day works best for you to participate in challenges?
💡 Example: "What time of day works best for you to participate in challenges?"
Share a story when you felt proud of your running progress.
💡 Example: "Share a story when you felt proud of your running progress."
Would you recommend this community to a friend? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Would you recommend this community to a friend? Why or why not?"
What content format do you enjoy most - videos, articles, or live chats?
💡 Example: "What content format do you enjoy most - videos, articles, or live chats?"
What makes you feel connected to other runners here?
💡 Example: "What makes you feel connected to other runners here?"
How can we improve our welcome process for new members?
💡 Example: "How can we improve our welcome process for new members?"
What topics should we cover in our next group Q and A?
💡 Example: "What topics should we cover in our next group Q and A?"
Is there anything you find confusing about our group rules or guidelines?
💡 Example: "Is there anything you find confusing about our group rules or guidelines?"
What type of running challenges would excite you to join?
💡 Example: "What type of running challenges would excite you to join?"
Share your feedback on our training plans - what works, what does not?
💡 Example: "Share your feedback on our training plans - what works, what does not?"
How do you feel about the balance of social and training content here?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about the balance of social and training content here?"
Do you have suggestions for making our community more inclusive?
💡 Example: "Do you have suggestions for making our community more inclusive?"
What is your go-to resource when you have a running question?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to resource when you have a running question?"
How can we better recognize member achievements?
💡 Example: "How can we better recognize member achievements?"
What helps you feel safe and supported during group runs?
💡 Example: "What helps you feel safe and supported during group runs?"
Is there an aspect of running you feel we have not covered yet?
💡 Example: "Is there an aspect of running you feel we have not covered yet?"
If you could change one thing about our community, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our community, what would it be?"
To use these templates, select a prompt that suits your current focus, such as a new feature, event, or general community improvement. Post it as a standalone thread, add it to your weekly roundup, or use it as a poll introduction. Be sure to thank members for their input and follow up with updates on how their feedback will be used. Rotate through different topics to keep the conversation fresh and encourage both new and long-time members to join in.
Since these templates are designed for all platforms, adjust formatting to fit your platform's norms. Use threads or posts on forums, stories or question boxes on social apps, or dedicated feedback channels in chat-based communities. Tag or mention relevant members to boost visibility and encourage participation.
Create targeted feedback posts asking members to share their experiences with different marathon training cycles, such as 12-week vs. 16-week plans, or how they approach tapering before race day. Encourage runners to discuss the impact of tapering on their performance and recovery, and ask for tips or lessons learned. This prompts valuable discussion and helps less experienced runners benefit from the community’s collective knowledge.
Post specific feedback prompts asking members to rate or review popular local routes, share recent hazards (like construction or unleashed dogs), or suggest lesser-known paths for long runs. Use polls to let members vote on their favorite safe routes, and create threads for sharing real-time updates about route conditions or changes.
Frame feedback posts around members’ experiences with prevention, recovery routines, or gear changes rather than diagnosis or treatment. For example, ask, 'What shoe models or stretches helped you overcome IT band issues?' Remind members to share personal stories, not medical guidance, and encourage consulting a professional for serious injuries.
Use polls or open-ended questions to gauge preferred run times and paces among your members. Clearly list pace groups (e.g., 7-8 min/mile, 8-9 min/mile, etc.) and ask when members are available for each. This helps you schedule group runs that are inclusive and tailored, reducing the chance of runners feeling left out due to pace mismatches.
When posting feedback prompts about running tech, focus on features and user experience rather than brand comparisons. For example, ask, 'What features have improved your interval workouts?' or 'Have you found heart rate monitoring helps with your tempo runs?' Set guidelines to keep discussions constructive and discourage negative brand talk.
Post feedback prompts at the start of challenging seasons (e.g., winter or summer) to ask members about their motivation levels and best practices for staying consistent. Encourage sharing tips for cold weather gear, indoor alternatives, or virtual challenges. Use the feedback to plan seasonal content or events that directly address the identified motivation dips.
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