The invention relates to the field of exercise equipment, in particular to a lifting mechanism of a running device, comprising a running platform lifting base, a stepping motor, a worm gear, synchronous belts, linear guide rails, a running platform fixing plate, a lifting sliding plate, a trapezoid lead screw, a trapezoid nut, lifting rods, a connection valve and a fixing rod. In the lifting mechanism, the lifting sliding plate moves along the linear guide rails, the accuracy is high and the operation is stable. Simultaneously, the lifting mechanism is provided with two lifting rods, the loadability is strong, the application group is wide, and the use is convenient.