Key Takeaways

The number of calories a person burns during a mile run averages around 100, but there is considerable variation depending on several factors, especially weight.

Besides weight, metabolic rate, age, fitness level, sex, and muscle mass are all factors in how many calories you will use.

Increasing the intensity (speed and/or incline) or distance of your run will burn more calories.

Running is an aerobic cardiovascular fitness activity that burns calories. The total number of calories you burn when running a mile varies based on weight, age, running speed, and other factors.

Average Calorie Burn Per Mile Run

On average, a person burns approximately 100 calories per mile during a run, but a wide range of factors influence this number:

Weight is the largest factor, as it r

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