The average human running speed varies depending on the context (sprinting vs. long-distance running) and the individual's fitness, age, and gender. For sprinting (like a 100-meter dash), the average human sprinting speed is roughly 14.2 mph (about 24 km/h) for non-elite adults, with men averaging about 19.5 mph (31.4 km/h) max sprint speeds and women around 17.1 mph (27.5 km/h). Most typical non-athletes might sprint 100 meters in about 15 seconds, correlating to that average sprint speed. For longer distances and regular running, the average running speed is slower. Casual or average runners run at about 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h), with typical jogging speeds ranging from around 6 to 8 km/h (3.7 to 5 mph) for beginners and up to about 10-12 km/h (6 to 7.5 mph) for experienced runners. Regular runners tend to average between 8 and 10 km/h (5 to 6.2 mph).
In summary:
- Average sprint speed: ~14 mph (24 km/h)
- Average running/jogging speed: ~5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h) generally
- Elite sprint speed maxes near 20-23 mph (32-37 km/h)
This covers the typical range for the average person running depending on effort and distance.
