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Edited into 

5 Second Movies: Gamer (2009) (TV Episode)
Footage from the film is included

References 

Gilligan's Island (1964) (TV Series)
When Killian is talking to the Minister of defense on the phone, he talks about Gilligans's Island
Star Trek (1966) (TV Series)
Rollerball (1975)
Stalker (1979)
Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
It is referenced.
Knight Rider (1982) (TV Series)
red moving light on car
The Terminator (1984)
"I'll be back"

Referenced in 

Deathrow Gameshow (1987)
In both films there is a television game show where the competitors are convicted felons.
Saturday Night Live: Danny Devito/The Bangles (1988) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by Arnold Schwartzenegger
The January Man (1989)
seen on theater marquee
Smash TV (1990) (Video Game)
The theme of the game is inspired from that film.
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990) (Video Game)
One of the villains is named "Running Man", after the name of the 1987 film. Hideo Kojima likes making references to films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (such as the fact that another villain is named "Predator" after another Arnold film).
Wedlock (1991)
Stay Tuned (1992)
Hard Target (1993)
Final Round (1994) (Video)
This movie directly lifts the concept of The Running Man
The Jesse Ventura Story (1999) (TV Movie)
Battle Royale (2000)
Rollerball (2002)
Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1: Super Trivia (2003) (TV Episode)
Shake insists that the film is the correct answer to a trivia question about Arnold Schwarzenegger at the bar
Manhunt (2003) (Video Game)
The concept of a convict being hunted by others who are hired to kill him.
Malevolence (2004)
Kimble does a very similar rant to the one Arnold does
101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV Movie)
Mentioned by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) (Video Game)
One of the major enemies is equipped with a flamethrower and a jetpack, like the character of "Fireball" in the movie. Hideo Kojima likes making references to films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
Queer as Folk USA: Fuckin' Revenge (2005) (TV Episode)
Drew mentions the film.
Numb3rs: The Running Man (2006) (TV Episode)
Episode title.
Gamer (2009)
Gamer borrows themes and elements similar to those used in The Running Man (1987), in which the main character was named Ben Richards. In Gamer there's a character named Ben Richard.
Cougar Town: I Won't Back Down (2009) (TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
Borderlands (2009) (Video Game)
"Who loves you and who do you love?"
The Cinema Snob: Deathrow Gameshow (2010) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by the Snob.
Bad Movie Beatdown: Nighthawks (2010) (TV Episode)
detailing Schwarzenegger action flicks
Bad Movie Beatdown: Gamer (2011) (TV Episode)
"If you feel that you seen this movie then you have! It's called The Running Man and it's a much better movie"
Bad Movie Beatdown: The Condemned (2012) (TV Episode)
referenced throughout
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.185 (2012) (TV Episode)
Colin Farrell says he grew up watching Arnold Schwarzenegger movies such as this film
Awkward.: A Little Less Conversation (2013) (TV Episode)
Guess during Charades

Featured in 

Siskel & Ebert: Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Unlikeliest Star (1990) (TV Episode)
Clips are shown of various Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, including this one.
Game Theory (2003) (Video)
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Men Who Stare at Goats/A Christmas Carol/Precious (2009) (TV Episode)
"Where Do You Want To Meet?" segment
Bad Movie Beatdown: Gamer (2011) (TV Episode)
compares plots, but decides it is better than Gamer
Hollywood's Top Ten: Stephen King Movies (2011) (TV Episode)
Honorable mention, clips shown

Spoofs 

Love, American Style (1969) (TV Series)
The Love Boat (1977) (TV Series)

Spoofed in 

Robot Chicken: Catch Me If You Kangaroo Jack (2011) (TV Episode)
Arnold Schwarzenegger dances "The Running Man."
Mutantit (2012) (Short)
inspiration

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