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Welcome to Running Industry Alliance (RIA)
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) exists to bring alignment to the running industry through collaboration, connection and innovation.
We build a thriving, inclusive industry network that supports commercial growth, strengthens relationships, and creates a unified voice for the sector. As a Member, you gain access to a trusted platform that helps solve shared challenges, amplifies great work, and brings the industry together to move forward – collectively.
RIA provides alternative and effective ways for businesses and organisations to connect through a safe, social and purpose-led business environment.
Where We Came From
Running Industry Alliance was created in January 2022 with a simple but powerful purpose: to unite the UK & Ireland running industry under one collaborative roof – with global reach.
Born from conversations across brands, retailers, events, communities, charities, services, suppliers, NGB’s, buying groups, distributors and media, RIA was established to create meaningful connections, encourage open dialogue, and tackle shared industry challenges together.
From day one, the focus has been collaboration over competition – building a trusted space where the whole industry can thrive, innovate, learn and grow stronger together.
This collaborative approach has enabled further industry-wide initiatives, including:
- Running Industry Alliance creation and development
- Addition of Triathlon Industry Alliance (TIA) to support a multi-sport future
- Working Groups, bringing Members together to focus on priority industry topics
- The Running Conference presented by haku
- Triathlon Industry Conference
- Running Industry Awards
- And more initiatives created by working together as an industry
What you get by joining Running Industry Alliance (RIA)
12 months RIA Membership (rolling) + includes 1 x guaranteed ticket to The Running Conference presented by haku = £950 + VAT (per year)
🤝 Unrivalled industry networking and connection – build meaningful relationships across the full running ecosystem, including brands, retailers, events, charities, communities, media, services, suppliers, governing bodies, distributors, buying groups and more. RIA does the heavy lifting to bring the industry together.
🧠 Access to expert insights and industry intelligence – be first to hear key trends, reports (including the National Running Report), data and collective member insight shaping the future of our sector. Curated and relevant – we adapt to the industry changes as we see them ahead collectively.
🎤 Speaking and profile-raising opportunities – from keynotes, panels, working groups and podcasts to features, member POV and interviews, members are prioritised for thought leadership, visibility and industry influence.
📣 Amplification via RIA channels – reach thousands across the running industry trade space through the RIA network, monthly member newsletters (The Sprint + The Rundown), podcast and social channels (LinkedIn + Instagram), with member news, members corner and launches actively supported.
🔓 Exclusive access to member-only events and sessions – including a guaranteed ticket to The Running Conference presented by haku, our flagship annual members conference, plus access to The RIA Spring Gathering (April 2026) and member invite-only sessions throughout the year. We also support International meet ups with our members and alliance partners, our members calendar will reflect this.
🔁 Year-round engagement and connection – quarterly webinars, RIA advisory boards, roundtables and working groups designed to share knowledge, solve challenges and spark collaboration.
🎯 Direct business support and matchmaking – from tailored assisted or direct member to member introductions and peer connections to category-specific discussions and practical support, RIA helps turn conversations into action – fast track style.
🚀 Be part of shaping the industry’s future – RIA members actively influence key conversations, initiatives and campaigns, with their voices represented across the industry. A focus on UK and Ireland with global reach.
🌍 NEW: Dual Multisport Membership Opportunity with RIA + TIA – unlock collaboration across running and triathlon with a dual membership to Running Industry Alliance and Triathlon Industry Alliance, broadening your reach and doubling your connection power.
RECRUITMENT
Supporting the development of new and existing talent to ensure the industry continues to progress with knowledge, skills and experience.
WORKING GROUPS
RIA Working Groups bring Members together in focused, topic-led forums to address key challenges and opportunities facing the running industry. These groups create space for collaboration, shared learning, insight development and practical action – helping to shape best practice, influence future thinking and drive positive change across the sector.
NETWORKING
A curated mix of industry networking and social events, including in person events as follows:
> The RIA Spring Gathering – April, London
> Trade Show – STAG and AIS
> The Running Conference presented by haku – December, Loughborough (Members-only, flagship annual event)
> Alliance Partner Events – Throughout the year opportunities exclusive for RIA Members in the UK and Internationally for 2026 and 2027.
GET INVOLVED
> For further details or to join the RIA community, please contact RIA Membership by email.
> Explore our dedicated platforms and four core pillars: Membership, Events, Awards and Data.
🌐 www.runningindustryalliance.com
Where the UK & Ireland running industry connects, collaborates and grows – with global reach
🎤 www.therunningconference.com
The annual B2B conference and AGM for RIA Members and the running industry
🏆 www.runningindustryawards.com
Celebrating the Running Industry across 11 categories and 18 awards – open to Members and Non-Members
🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃 www.triathlonindustryalliance.com
Supporting and shaping the Business of Triathlon