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Running Industry Alliance Podcast Episode #12 featuring Hannah Beecham now live!
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #12 featuring Hannah Beecham MBE now live! Matt and Becs are in conversation with Hannah Beecham MBE, Founder of RED January. "When RED January began it was at the point in time when we were...
Running Industry Alliance attends the Ronhill / Hilly Spring Summer 2025 Launch
Running Industry Alliance attends the Ronhill / Hilly Spring Summer 2025 Launch It was a pleasure to be invited to attend the Ronhill / Hilly Spring Summer 2025 Launch at Castlefield Rooms in Manchester this week. With a mix of Retailers and Distributors from across...
Help to Grow: Management Course – New launched to support the future of UK SMEs
New Help to Grow: Management course launched to support the future of UK SMEs In April, the Department for Business and Trade launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course, a short online course with practical tips and resources for small business...
Sport England: Long-term increase in activity levels positive but further action needed
By Sport England: Long-term increase in activity levels positive but further action needed to tackle inequalities "We’re making new funding available to tackle major differences between demographic groups and places." There are two million more adults getting active...
OIA UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2025 Now Open For Entries
OIA UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2025 Now Open For Entries The Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 UK Outdoor Industry Awards, which are now open to entries from brands across the industry until the 20th May 2024. All the...
European Athletics, Running Industry Alliance and Running USA Forge Strategic Partnership
European Athletics, Running Industry Alliance and Running USA Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Global Running Business Conferences 11th April 2024 | European Athletics, Running Industry Alliance (RIA) and Running USA are proud to announce a landmark partnership...
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The True Athlete Project: Applications Open For Global Athlete Mentoring Programme
The True Athlete Project: Applications Open For Global Athlete Mentoring Programme 2026 We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Global Athlete Mentoring Programme! Since 2016, this initiative has become the world’s leading athlete...
Ultra X Launches Africa’s Toughest Footrace: Ultra X South Africa
Ultra X Launches Africa’s Toughest Footrace: Ultra X South Africa Ultra X is proud to announce the launch of its most ambitious and demanding race to date: Ultra X South Africa, a 330km, six-stage ultra marathon set deep in the breathtaking wilderness of the Cederberg...
Skechers: Runners Go Hands Free With New Skechers AERO Series Slip-ins
Runners Go Hands Free With New Skechers AERO Series Slip-ins Technical Running Collection Fuses Innovation with Convenience for Every Run No more excuses! Skechers added its exclusive Slip-ins® technology to Skechers AERO Series running footwear, making it easier than...
Taurus Events: Torquay United head to the start line of the Torbay Half Marathon & 10k
Torquay United head to the start line of the Torbay Half Marathon & 10k Torquay United Football Club and the Torbay Half Marathon and 10k, are to join forces in a special partnership ahead of the iconic race on Sunday, September 21. The Torbay Half Marathon and...
Ordnance Survey acquires full ownership of Dennis Maps
Ordnance Survey acquires full ownership of Dennis Maps Ordnance Survey has announced its acquisition of the remaining shares in Dennis Maps, moving from a 25% shareholder to a 100% shareholder. Since 2010 Ordnance Survey and Dennis Maps have maintained a strong...
ADIDAS RUNNING UNVEILS TREADFLOW, THE FIRST EVER SHOE DESIGNED FOR THE TREADMILL
ADIDAS RUNNING INTRODUCES TREADFLOW - THE FIRST EVER SHOE DESIGNED FOR THE TREADMILL Engineered specifically for the demands of the belt, the Treadflow features adidas’ CLIMACOOL technology which acts like built-in air conditioning for the feet Breaking new ground in...