Rabbits can run around 30mph on average – with some wild jackrabbits reaching up to 45mph and certain slower breeds of domesticated rabbits being capped at 25mph. One thing is for sure – they’re certainly faster than us humans!
Fun fact: Wild hares can run faster again at around 48mph!
Rabbits tend to run in bursts of speed (e.g., if they’re escaping a predator), but they can’t run at 30mph for extended periods. They’re sprinters, not marathon runners.
Read on for more information on rabbits running including how they run so fast, why they need to run so fast, and comparisons with other animals’ top speeds.