Running emoji
๐ is a run, a race, or a quick exit. Copy it here with its variants.
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What the running emoji means
๐ (person running) and its variants ๐โโ๏ธ ๐โโ๏ธ mean exercise, a race, being late (โ๐๐จ on my wayโ), and a quick exit (โIโm out ๐โ). Five skin tones, and the gendered versions are joined sequences. ๐จ adds speed, ๐ the finish, ๐ the shoes, ๐ the medal.
Unicode name: person running ยท U+1F3C3 ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: People & Body.
How people use it
- Running: ๐๐ โ races and training
- Late: ๐๐จ
- Leaving: โbye ๐โ
- Parkrun and marathons: ๐๐
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| person runningU+1F3C3 | Running; late, leaving | Gender-neutral | |
| woman running / man runningU+1F3C3 U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F ยท U+1F3C3 U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F | Woman / man running | ZWJ sequences | |
| dashing awayU+1F4A8 | Speed | Pairs with ๐ | |
| person walkingU+1F6B6 | Walking | Slower |
What about a jump emoji?
There is no standalone jump emoji. When people want to show jumping, they often use the person cartwheeling emoji ๐คธ or the person bouncing ball โน๏ธ. The running emoji ๐ can also imply a quick leap forward when paired with ๐จ. For a more playful leap, some people use the person in suit levitating ๐ด๏ธ, though it represents a different kind of jump.
- ๐คธ Person cartwheeling โ a full-body acrobatic jump.
- โน๏ธ Person bouncing ball โ a jumping action while bouncing a ball.
- ๐ Person running โ used with ๐จ for a dash or quick leap.
Chat examples
Real messages with ๐, and a reply that fits.
๐ late!
๐โโ๏ธ
๐โโ๏ธ 5k done
๐ช
๐ running club
๐
Questions people ask
What does ๐ mean in a text?
The sender is on their way, running late, or running for exercise. Also โIโm out of hereโ.
Why does the running emoji show a runner and a symbol?
The woman/man versions are joined sequences; old devices split them.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
