At what age do children typically master the ability to run?

Children typically master the ability to run around the age of 2 years. At this developmental stage, toddlers have generally developed the necessary motor skills, muscle coordination, and balance required for running. Prior to this age, children may demonstrate abilities such as walking and trotting, but they often lack the coordination and confidence needed for a more fluid running motion.

Between 1 and 18 months, children are still refining their walking skills. Most toddlers will start walking around their first birthday, and it's common for them to progress to more stable walking by 15 to 18 months. However, it is usually not until they reach the age of 2 that they can run with an improved sense of stability and speed. By age 3, children further perfect their running abilities, showing enhanced agility and control, but the age at which they truly master running is around 2.