# Runner's World

> The essential guide for everyone who runs.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maz.combo88](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maz.combo88)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.maz.combo88`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hearst Communications, Inc.
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 20,584
- **Rating:** 2.98 / 5 (62 ratings)
- **Version:** 18.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-06
- **First published:** 2017-03-31
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maz.combo88)
- **Website:** [http://www.rodale.com/](http://www.rodale.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mazsystems.com/outputs-privacy/](https://www.mazsystems.com/outputs-privacy/)

## Description

**Runner's World** is the essential guide designed for every runner, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned marathoner. It serves as a trusted authority within the running community, inspiring you to run faster, go farther, and enjoy the journey.

The app includes a unique sharing toolbar that allows you to clip actual images from the content and share them directly to popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest, or via email. You can also save these images to your photo roll for easy access.

Download the free Runner's World app today to select individual issues or subscribe and save. It's your perfect companion to stay motivated and connected with the running community.

## Rankings

- #430,414 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.maz.combo88.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.maz.combo88.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for providing digital access to the Runner's World magazine with good readability and quality. However, multiple reviews report serious flaws such as persistent login failures, inability to access subscribed premium content, frequent crashes, and poor customer service. Navigation problems and forced paywalls also frustrate users. These issues overshadow the benefits, making the app unreliable for many paying customers seeking full training and article access.

### Pros

- Easy access to the Runner's World magazine digitally on the phone
- Good quality and ease of use for magazine reading
- Provides a convenient way to read magazine content
- Useful for runners of all levels as a magazine provider
- Loads fairly quickly and looks good on phone screens

### Cons

- Frequent login issues even after subscription purchase
- Unhelpful and slow customer support with little resolution
- App crashes or shuts down unexpectedly during use
- Many users cannot access premium content despite having subscriptions
- App navigation issues including unwanted screen shifts and forced subscription paywalls

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maz.combo88)