I actually think it is a skort. My mom bought one and she certainly is no runner. It's def. not a running skirt by purpose - it's 100% cotton and it is longer than most skirts I have. BUT, it works. It's comfy and doesn't ride up. It was with the LLL knock off pants and jackets and my Costco, so clearly they have classified it as activewear. But IMO it's probably a general use skort.