Top Running Influencers on Instagram in UK (2026)

Discover the top Running influencers on Instagram in UK for 2026 and meet the British 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 UK?

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

  1. 1. Liam Payne

    @liampayneInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Tower Hamlets

    Teardrops. OUT NOW 💧

    Followers28.6M
    Engagement rate2.2%
    Average likes617K
    Audience quality score90/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.0%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India12.3%
    United States10.5%
    Spain8.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion19.4%
    Music11.2%
    Photography9.2%
  2. 2. Gordon Ramsay

    @gordongramInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    Just busy creating memories one dish at a time

    Hashtags#nextlevelkitchen#nextlevelchef
    Mentions
    @petrusbygordonramsay@petrusbygordonramsay@pizzaeast@pizzaeast@alexatala@alexatala+2@chefclaresmyth, @awongsw1
    Followers19.7M
    Engagement rate0.07%
    Average likes13.1K
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    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 States17.7%
    Italy12.9%
    United Kingdom6.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food26.3%
    Dog Owner16.0%
    Chef8.6%
  3. 3. Amy Jackson Westwick

    @iamamyjacksonInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    Andreas & Oscar’s Mum. Advocate. Scouser. MGMT :

    Hashtags#verygoodgirlelixir#alorunners#ad
    Mentions
    @carolinaherrera@carolinaherrera@pixielevinson@pixielevinson@alo@alo+3@aloyoga, @chooselove, @baygarnett
    Followers13.6M
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes55.7K
    Audience quality score58/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India40.0%
    United Kingdom10.0%
    Australia7.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.5%
    Photography9.7%
    Cricket7.8%
  4. 4. Charlotte Letitia Crosby

    @thecharlottecrosbyInstagramUnited Kingdom

    Jake, Alba & Pixi 🧚 Founder - @peppergirlsclub @studio_yours 🇬🇧

    Mentions
    @abkmakeup@abkmakeup@jake_ankers@jake_ankers@peppergirlsclub@peppergirlsclub
    Followers8.6M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes44.4K
    Audience quality score54/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy12.8%
    United Kingdom10.3%
    United States6.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion17.0%
    Dog Owner16.3%
    Music9.2%
  5. 5. ARR

    @arrahmanInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, Greater London

    Honorary President of Trinity Laban, London UK

    Hashtags#lemusk#arrahman#thuglife#bookingopen
    Mentions
    @remembermonday_@remembermonday_
    Followers8.3M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes5.4K
    Audience quality score70/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India66.7%
    Malaysia4.8%
    Hong Kong4.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music31.8%
    Photography10.6%
    Food9.1%
  6. 6. Jay Fujiwara McCaughrean

    @jayfujiwaraInstagramUnited Kingdom

    📍 London / Tokyo 🇬🇧 Teaching English 👇 I made an app for learning words

    Hashtags#englishvocabulary#english#英語
    Followers6.3M
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes89.1K
    Audience quality score60/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.

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    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom27.8%
    United States18.9%
    India17.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food14.8%
    Acting11.5%
    Fitness11.5%
  7. 7. Marcus Butler

    @marcusbutlerInstagramUnited Kingdom

    🇬🇧 in berlin @anteberlin

    Hashtags#anzeige
    Mentions
    @levis@levis@gucci@gucci
    Followers4.7M
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes3.4K
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany33.3%
    United Kingdom13.1%
    United States7.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion23.7%
    Photography14.9%
    Travel14.9%
  8. 8. VALENTINA CERVANTES

    @valucervantesInstagramUnited Kingdom

    Mamá de Olivia & Benjamín Founder: @tf24.twentyfour management: @multitalentoficial

    Mentions
    @alo@alo@aloyoga@aloyoga@mamalucchettiok@mamalucchettiok
    Followers3.3M
    Engagement rate3.0%
    Average likes81K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom23.8%
    Spain22.6%
    Mexico19.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Makeup Artist12.9%
    Fashion12.9%
    Fitness11.4%
  9. 9. Mrs Olivia Bowen

    @oliviadbowenInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Camden

    Stream Olivia & Alex: PARENTHOOD on ITVx Now! 📩 🏠 @thebowenhome My Book OUT NOW ⬇️

    Mentions
    @johnsonsbabyuk@johnsonsbabyuk@needtotalk@needtotalk
    Followers3M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes7.8K
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom40.7%
    United States13.2%
    Australia6.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.2%
    Dog Owner15.2%
    Makeup Artist9.8%
  10. 10. TAYLOR WARD

    @taylorwardxInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, North West, Cheshire

    Co founder - @astaliaco Home acc - @_house_and_home_ 🔒RM All Enquiries …

    Mentions
    @alo@alo@blylabel@blylabel
    Followers2.9M
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes55K
    Audience quality score41/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom43.0%
    United States7.8%
    Ireland7.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion23.5%
    Blogger13.0%
    Beauty11.6%

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How We Rank the Top Running Influencers on Instagram in UK

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 UK in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top running influencers on Instagram in UK is Liam Payne with 28.6M followers, followed by Gordon Ramsay and Amy Jackson Westwick. This ranking lists 6,336 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 UK for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 6,336 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 UK 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 UK?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.0%. 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 UK 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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