Is it better to run on the sand or on concrete? ADVERTISEMENT 2.15K viewsJune 8, 2011 0 Gabori0 June 8, 2011 0 Comments It is said that the sand is better than concrete because of the lack of impact. 18 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Harris12 Posted 0 Comments I’m a big supporter of running on the sand and then grass for all of the above reasons. When I run I always choose a grass or a sand surface. It’s better for balance, strength and overall physical conditioning. You are viewing 1 out of 18 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login