# Matchmaking 5K Runs 'Love Me Run' Pairs Runners with a Companion for Each Kilometer By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-me-run References: [shape](http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/sex-and-love/dating-event-for-runners) & [lovemerun](http://lovemerun.com/) The "speed" in speed dating usually refers to time, but the Love Me Run is a [speed dating event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-matches-are-back) that's more about velocity. Love Me Run is a [5K race](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-treadmill-championship), but the goal isn't to finish in first -- rather, participants get matched up with different runners throughout the race, and the hope is that the [running dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motiv-sports) blossom into relationships. The Love Me Run is a one kilometer course that participants run five times. On each kilometer lap, runners get paired up with another random participant in the event. There's little need to worry about getting tired out by the last lap or so, as the course is divided between designated running zones and mandatory speed walking zones. In the walking zones, dates are encouraged to chat thanks to conversation prompters throughout the course. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Running Matchmaking:** Innovative way to merge running and dating for runners who are looking to find love. - **Experience-based Dating:** Experience-based dating is disrupting the traditional concept of online dating by offering a unique way to meet potential partners. - **Social Fitness:** The concept of social fitness is becoming popular as people look for ways to combine exercise and socialization in one activity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Industry:** The fitness industry can benefit from adding social elements to their workouts to attract a wider audience and boost engagement. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can create unique and experiential events that cater to different interests and hobbies. - **Online Dating Industry:** Online dating platforms can explore new and innovative ways of matching people through unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singles-Only Running Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlesonly-running-event.md) - [Social Running Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympian-meeting.md) - [Community-Focused Hybrid Running Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runningman.md) - [Racecar-Inspired Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datetona-at-daytona-500.md) - [Dating App-Supported Fitness Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-dating.md) - [Safety-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-mate.md) - [Multi-Faceted Virtual Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-10k-challenge.md) - [Safety-Focused Female Runner Collectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-mate-collective.md) - [AI Matchmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-matchmaker.md)