Running Industry Alliance
Who We Are
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is a member-based independent national trade (B2B) organisation built for purpose for the UK & Ireland Running Industry with global reach.
“We exist to collectively assist our Members to drive the Running Industry forward to improve the Sport & Business of Running”
RIA is a network that brings together various sectors of the Running Industry (defined as ten verticals) into a continual conversation to galvanise, align, elevate, inform, educate, collaborate and advance. RIA creates an amplified voice, drives focus and purpose through a thriving business community and supportive eco-system.
RIA provides its Members with a spotlight for visibility and fast-track growth potential by immediate network support with like-minded fellow Members across sectors. Along with focus areas for development, recruitment sharing opportunities, immediate industry connection potential, education opportunities, industry insights and fellow peer-to-peer support, RIA creates positive energy, drive and momentum between and for its Members of the Running Industry.
RIA also offers a range of purpose-built benefits, bridges in and out of the UK, Ireland and globally through Alliance Partnerships as well as networking opportunities for its Members. There are various RIA Member in-person meet up events held in a safe business space environment including trade events, gatherings, pop-ups, annual RIA Members conference and other opportunities across the year.
Together we are stronger
Together we will grow
Together we break down barriers
Together we are heard as an amplified voice
Together we advance the sector
Together we make a difference faster
Together we are Running Industry Alliance
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IN-PERSON EVENTS
Running Industry Alliance (RIA)
Calendar of announced events 2025 + 2026
The RIA Spring Gathering @ Howden | RIA Event
23rd April 2025 | London
**The Annual RIA Members Conference | RIA Event**
The Running Conference presented by haku #TRC25
7th to 9th December 2025 | Loughborough
Track Stars powered by Threshold Sports / krono:sports | RIA Event
8th December 2025 | Loughborough
Triathlon Industry Conference | TIA Event
8th December 2025 | Loughborough
Running Retailer Day | RIA Event
9th December 2025 | Loughborough
Running Industry Awards | Partnership Event with England Athletics and RIA | Affiliate Event
9th December 2025 | Loughborough
Running USA Industry Conference presented by haku (RUSA)
RIA Member | International Opportunity | Affiliate Event
1st to 3rd February 2026 | St. Louis, Missouri
European Running Business Conference
RIA Member | European Opportunity | Affiliate Event
6th to 8th November 2026 | Porto
More Events to be announced for RIA Members Access
RIA Event = RIA Member access
Affiliate Event = A partner event that RIA Members can access at a reduced rate through being a RIA Member
Any questions please contact the RIA Membership Team
Industry Members
RIA Members are at the heart of all we do at Running Industry Alliance. Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is a member-based independent national trade organisation built for the UK & Ireland Running Industry. “We exist to collectively assist our Members to drive the Running Industry forward to improve the Sport & Business of Running”. RIA Membership includes access for one person to “The Running Conference”, held annually. You can join RIA at any time throughout the year between 15th January and 15th November. Your RIA Membership runs for 12 months from the date of joining, head to the membership page to find out more and apply to join today.
Alliance Partners
RIA builds strong bridges between other organisations and associations in Running, other sectors and other countries to ensure that there is a strong network of shared values with Alliance Partners and for RIA Members. This is to assist in supporting and helping to advance the sector together creating growth, sharing best practices and raising awareness through strategic alliance, creating a collective voice to amplify through the noise together.
RIA Members Conference
The Running Conference is built for RIA Members and features Running Industry specific curated content. RIA Members have one access pass to The Running Conference included in their annual RIA Membership. You must be a Member of the Running Industry Alliance to be able to attend this annual event. If you are not a member please visit the RIA Membership to apply today.
This is an annual essential “must attend” event for anyone in the Running Industry and sector.
Podcast
“The podcast will focus on meaningful running industry content, with listeners benefiting from useful information, data and action points that can help propel their businesses forward, sharing peer to peer knowledge whilst showcasing the running industry and advancements beneficial for all”.
Originally the Running Industry Podcast (2020) hosted by Matt Ward, now having joined forces with RIA to become the collaborative podcast Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic from 2023 onwards. The B2B collab series will encompass episodes featuring chats with various RIA Member guests “in conversation with” about the running industry.
The new collaborative podcast will be hosted by Matt as Anchor with Becs, Tom and Phil, rotating on episodes around various content and expertise.
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