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Help to Grow: Management Course – New data from the DBT reveals 93% would recommend course
New data from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) reveals nine in 10 (93%) would recommend Help to Grow: Management to other business leaders New research published by the Department for Business and Trade – and undertaken by Ipsos – has revealed the continued...
RIA to present “Product Innovation of the Year” Award at National Running Show Awards
Running Industry Alliance to present “Product Innovation of the Year” Award at National Running Show Awards Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is proud to present the “Product Innovation of the Year” Award at the inaugural National Running Show Awards on Saturday 20th...
RIA announces appointment of Tom Kerry as Co-Lead for Event & Mass Participation Members
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) announces appointment of Tom Kerry as Co-Lead for Event & Mass Participation Members Running Industry Alliance (RIA) has announced the appointment of Tom Kerry, who is joining RIA as Co-Lead for Event & Mass Participation...
RIA Alliance Partner Bira says footfall for Christmas ‘disappointing’
RIA Alliance Partner British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) says footfall for Christmas 'disappointing' The British Independent Retailers Association has said the low footfall figures for the festive season are disappointing and have confirmed what a...
England Athletics: New Year’s Honours for athletes and volunteers
England Athletics: New Year's Honours for athletes and volunteers Inspirational figures from across our sport led the New Year Honours List for 2024 with recognition for Olympians, as well as those driving the sport forward at grassroots level as coaches and...
The Running Conference 2023 presented by haku – it’s a wrap!
The Running Conference 2023 presented by haku – it’s a wrap! The Running Conference 2023 presented by haku took place from 10th to 12th December 2023 at Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University, seeing RIA Members and Alliance Partners get together to...
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WINGS FOR LIVE WORLD RUN: IT’S GO TIME! REGISTER AND HELP US BREAK THE RECORD – AGAIN
IT'S GO TIME! REGISTER AND HELP US BREAK THE RECORD – AGAIN At 11:00 UTC on May 4, the joy and excitement of the Wings for Life World Run will be felt at every corner of the globe once again, and we’re ever so close to breaking our 2024 record for largest running...
Runderwear joins the ITRA family as an official brand partner to support members
Runderwear joins the ITRA family as an official brand partner to support members Runderwear, the original performance underwear brand for runners and outdoor enthusiasts, has furthered its commitment to support the trail running community thanks to a new partnership...
Motiv Sports: Hackney Half to feature trailblazing women’s health initiatives
Hackney Half to feature trailblazing women’s health initiatives London’s biggest half marathon, the Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon is placing female health at the forefront, as part of an ongoing commitment to improve inclusivity for women at mass participation...
Wahoo Fitness Announces KICKR RUN Global Expansion and launch in Austria, Germany, UAE and UK
Wahoo Fitness Announces KICKR RUN Global Expansion - Award-Winning Smart Treadmill to launch in Austria, Germany, UAE and UK Following a highly successful US launch in 2024, Wahoo Fitness, the leading endurance athlete fitness technology company is bringing its...
A.S.O. UK: Record day for UK marathon running with 36,000 participants in Manchester
Record day for UK marathon running as adidas Manchester Marathon welcomes 36,000 participants A record-breaking 36,000 runners took part in the 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon on Sunday, April 27, marking the largest edition in the event’s history. The event coincided...
Sport in Mind: Sports media fuelling mental health crisis with one in twenty words harmful
Mad Headlines: Sports media fuelling mental health crisis with one in twenty words harmful, says charity Sport in Mind On 23rd April 2025, Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, launched Mad Headlines, a campaign to tackle the use of harmful...