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What Running does
Running and sprinting speed.
Full guide: fitness.
Running skill
Running is a agility skill in Project Zomboid. Running and sprinting speed. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Jog or sprint while you have endurance. No books.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP for this level | 75 | 150 | 300 | 750 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 9,000 |
The table shows the XP each level costs for a normal skill. See skills for multipliers.
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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| Security Guard | +2 |
| Fitness Instructor | +2 |
| Firefighter | +1 |
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Runner | +1 |
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Quick answers
What does Running do in Project Zomboid?
Running and sprinting speed.
How do you level Running fast?
Jog or sprint while you have endurance. No books.
Are there skill books for Running?
No. It has to be levelled by doing it.
Figures come from our own skills table, which lists its sources. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.