The sweet spot for a running date is 12.1 minutes per mile, new research by Tinder claims.

The sweet spot for a running date is 12.1 minutes per mile, new research by Tinder claims.

‘Running’ is now one of the most tagged interests on Tinder, and mentions of ‘parkrun’ in profiles have surged by 90% since March 2023.

A survey of 2,000 UK singles aged 18–35, also commissioned by Tinder, found that 29% of Gen Z feel more confident on active dates, while 45% say traditional ones feel like job interviews.

Professor Andrew Jones, a physiologist at the University of Exeter, helped determine the optimal pace, calling it the ‘feel-good zone’ that balances movement and flirtation.

The research also shows that authenticity is a priority: more than 70% of respondents said they want to present their unfiltered selves from the start, and 38% now prefer an activity date to grabbing a drink.

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