# Workflow Runners Workflow runners are the environments where GitHub Actions workflows are executed. They are hosted on GitHub-hosted virtual machines (GHVMs) or self-hosted runners. Each runner has a specific configuration and capabilities, depending on its type. Visit the following resources to learn more: - [@official@GitHub Actions Runners](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/hosting-your-own-runners/about-self-hosted-runners) - [@video@GitHub Actions Self-hosted runners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLHyPZO0Fy0)