diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwinput/inputmanagerimp.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwinput/inputmanagerimp.cpp
index 943453a39..f75dc7ff0 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwinput/inputmanagerimp.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwinput/inputmanagerimp.cpp
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ namespace MWInput
         , mPreviewPOVDelay(0.f)
         , mTimeIdle(0.f)
         , mOverencumberedMessageDelay(0.f)
-        , mAlwaysRunActive(false)
+        , mAlwaysRunActive(Settings::Manager::getBool("always run", "Input"))
         , mControlsDisabled(false)
     {
 
@@ -819,6 +819,8 @@ namespace MWInput
     {
         if (MWBase::Environment::get().getWindowManager()->isGuiMode()) return;
         mAlwaysRunActive = !mAlwaysRunActive;
+
+        Settings::Manager::setBool("always run", "Input", mAlwaysRunActive);
     }
 
     void InputManager::resetIdleTime()
diff --git a/files/settings-default.cfg b/files/settings-default.cfg
index 9eed2c7d9..2ed3d6cb9 100644
--- a/files/settings-default.cfg
+++ b/files/settings-default.cfg
@@ -168,6 +168,8 @@ camera y multiplier = 1.0
 
 ui y multiplier = 1.0
 
+always run = false
+
 [Game]
 # Always use the most powerful attack when striking with a weapon (chop, slash or thrust)
 best attack = false