🏃 Person Running Emoji Meaning

Published 25 november 2025 | By Wolter Hej

Emoji	Name	Meaning	Category	Codepoint	Shortcodes
🏃	Person Running	Represents running or fast movement	Activity	U+1F3C3	:person_running:

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Meaning

The 🏃 emoji shows a person in mid-run, suggesting speed, athletic activity, or the act of quickly moving from one place to another.

Common Uses

Describing jogging, running, or exercise routines
Expressing urgency or the need to hurry
Indicating participation in races or sports events
Representing movement or progress metaphorically
Used in fitness or health-related conversations

Examples

Let's go for a run 🏃
Running late! 🏃
Marathon training starts today 🏃

Related Emojis

🚶 Person Walking: Depicts a slower pace than running.
🏃‍♀️ Woman Running: Gender-specific variant of the running person.
🏃‍♂️ Man Running: Another gender-specific running variant.
🏅 Sports Medal: Often paired to represent athletic achievements.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1F3C3. Introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Supports five skin tone modifiers to reflect diversity. Appearance varies slightly across platforms but generally shows a running person leaning forward.

FAQ

What does the 🏃 emoji mean?
A person in motion, representing running or brisk movement.

How is the 🏃 emoji used?
To indicate exercise, rushing, or active movement.

Does the meaning of the 🏃 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can symbolize literal running, urgency, or metaphorical progress depending on the conversation.