Top Running Influencers on Instagram in Australia (2026)

Discover the top Running influencers on Instagram in Australia for 2026 and meet the Australian running Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Running Influencers on Instagram in Australia?

Explore the top Running influencers on Instagram in Australia for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Australian Instagrammers in the Running niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Steve Smith

    @steve_smith49InstagramAustralia

    🏏 Australian Cricket Player 👰‍♀️ @dani_willis 🐕 @mr.bailey.smith 🥛 Co-founder OMG @oatmilkgoodness 👨‍💻 Angel investor Ambassador @getbambooapp

    Hashtags#wtc25#408#lovelords#cricket
    Mentions
    @icc@icc
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate4.0%
    Average likes122K
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India41.9%
    Australia22.6%
    United Kingdom6.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket33.0%
    Fashion9.1%
    Travel8.0%
  2. 2. Glenn Maxwell

    @gmaxi_32InstagramAustralia, Victoria

    Dad

    Hashtags#glennmaxwell#freedomexpress#mlc2025#dotlive
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate2.3%
    Average likes64.6K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India72.0%
    Australia7.0%
    Pakistan6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket41.6%
    Music11.2%
    Photography9.0%
  3. 3. Jalals

    @jalalsInstagramAustralia

    Facebook - 30M Followers 🤪 YouTube - 4.6M Subscribers 💣 SNAPCHAT - JALALSOFFICIAL 👻

    Hashtags#run#reels#nun#raptor
    Followers2.2M
    Engagement rate4.3%
    Average likes94.9K
    Audience quality score82/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil10.7%
    Iran7.1%
    United Kingdom5.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness9.5%
    Music8.4%
    Dog Owner7.4%
  4. 4. Rachel Dillon

    @racheljdillonInstagramAustralia, Queensland, Aitkenvale

    founder @movewithus @csb

    Mentions
    @csb@csb
    Followers1.9M
    Engagement rate1.5%
    Average likes23.7K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia32.3%
    United States16.2%
    Canada5.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness43.8%
    Trainer13.2%
    Fashion13.2%
  5. 5. Lauren Simpson

    @laurensimpsonInstagramAustralia, New South Wales, Warringah

    Founder @vrto.app Mum to Sailor ↓ Train with me

    Followers1.8M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes1.9K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States19.9%
    Australia17.0%
    Germany7.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness44.8%
    Trainer14.1%
    Dog Owner12.5%
  6. 6. Samara Weaving

    @samweavingInstagramAustralia, Victoria, Wyndham - South

    What’s the rumpus?

    Hashtags#carolinacaroline#kylegallner#samaraweaving#actor
    Mentions
    @balenciaga@balenciaga@maisonvalentino@maisonvalentino@pppiccioli@pppiccioli+7@ella_okeeffe, @kylegface, @itstylerchick, @andrewmatarazzo, @thisisbabe, @claraleopard, @gavincroghan_
    Followers1.5M
    Engagement rate3.1%
    Average likes86K
    Audience quality score50/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States9.3%
    Brazil7.4%
    India7.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner15.4%
    Music11.0%
    Fashion10.3%
  7. 7. Sarah Rav

    @sarahravInstagramAustralia, Victoria, Melbourne - Inner

    Let me help you become the BEST version of yourself 👩🏽‍🎓🏆📕 📧 👇🏽🧠 Click here to ace your exams 💯

    Hashtags#studymotivation#topstudent#studyhacks#studytips
    Followers1.5M
    Engagement rate0.06%
    Average likes591
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States27.9%
    Australia11.0%
    Italy5.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion24.4%
    Fitness21.2%
    Blogger20.3%
  8. 8. Aaron Sansoni

    @aaronsansoniInstagramAustralia, Victoria, Melbourne - S'bank-D'lands

    💥 Built or Invested into 130+ companies @sansonimgmt 🙌🏽 “MR EMPIRE” @forbes 🏀 Co-owner @melbunited

    Hashtags#aaronsansonifoundation#unicef#philanthropy#makingadifference
    Mentions
    @melbunited@melbunited@nbl@nbl
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate5.1%
    Average likes69.5K
    Audience quality score79/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+4.1%
    2021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia72.7%
    United States14.6%
    India3.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Entrepreneur17.8%
    Fitness12.0%
    Dog Owner9.9%
  9. 9. CHONTEL DUNCAN

    @chontelduncanInstagramAustralia, Queensland

    🌎 A NEU Fitness app @neuform_ 🏋🏾‍♂️ A Gym @hiit_capalaba 💍 Life with our 5 bbys @the.duncan.family_ 📧 📍Brisbane, Aust

    Mentions
    @neuform_@neuform_@sosos_runclub@sosos_runclub@cleoharper_activewear@cleoharper_activewear
    Followers1.2M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes3K
    Audience quality score80/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia24.5%
    United States23.4%
    Canada6.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness22.3%
    Mommy18.6%
    Dog Owner13.1%
  10. 10. Nafas Hussey

    @nafas.husseyInstagramAustralia, New South Wales

    Fashion Model & Global Influencer Sydney 🇦🇺 Luxury • Events • Brand Collaborations 📧

    Hashtags#outfittransition#reddressmagic#misssaryta#eveninggown
    Mentions
    @miss_saryta@miss_saryta@toureiffelofficielle@toureiffelofficielle
    Followers1.2M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes3
    Audience quality score36/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia25.0%
    Iran13.6%
    United States13.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion23.7%
    Fitness14.5%
    Photography10.5%

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How We Rank the Top Running Influencers on Instagram in Australia

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top running influencers on Instagram in Australia in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top running influencers on Instagram in Australia is Steve Smith with 3.9M followers, followed by Glenn Maxwell and Jalals. This ranking lists 3,432 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find running influencers on Instagram in Australia for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 3,432 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top running influencers on Instagram in Australia ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for running influencers on Instagram in Australia?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 2.1%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do running influencers on Instagram in Australia charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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