General Running:
* Run: The most basic and common verb.
* Jog: A slower, more leisurely pace.
* Sprint: Run at top speed.
* Dash: Run quickly over a short distance.
* Lumber: Run heavily or clumsily.
* Bound: Run with long, springing steps.
* Stride: Run with long, confident steps.
* Pace: Run at a steady, controlled speed.
* Hurtle: Move at great speed.
Effort and Speed:
* Fly: Move very quickly and effortlessly.
* Soar: Move upward with speed and grace.
* Propel: Move forward with force.
* Bolt: Run very fast, usually in a short burst.
* Surge: Move forward with sudden power.
Movement and Style:
* Glide: Move smoothly and effortlessly.
* Scamper: Run lightly and quickly.
* Skip: Run with light, bouncing steps.
* Skip: Run lightly with a series of quick steps.
* Trot: Run at a moderate pace.
* Shuffle: Run with short, unsteady steps.
Other:
* Endure: Run for a long time, despite fatigue.
* Compete: Run against others in a race.
* Train: Practice running to improve skills.
* Finish: Complete a race or run.
* Break: Set a new record for a race or distance.
More descriptive verbs:
* Charge: Run with determination and aggression.
* Plod: Run slowly and laboriously.
* Careen: Run with a reckless lack of control.
* Lurch: Run with an unsteady, jerky motion.
* Gallop: Run at a fast pace, with long strides.
The best verb to use will depend on the specific context and the type of running being described.