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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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Eventrac unveils its Q2 2025 Race Trends Report
eventrac Blog: eventrac unveils its Q2 2025 Race Trends Report Like-for-like events achieved 9.2% growth in Q2 2025, continuing strong industry momentum. Younger participants (16-39) and emerging 60+ demographics drive proportional growth Q2 Period: 1st April - 30th...
MYLAPS SPORTS TECHNOLOGY GROUP ACQUIRED BY GARMIN
Garmin acquires MYLAPS, a leading sports timing company Acquisition adds performance tracking and race management solutions Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) has acquired MYLAPS, a leading Dutch provider of integrated timing, live tracking and performance analysis tools that...
RaceNation and Women in Tri UK Unite to Drive Female Participation in Triathlon
RaceNation and Women in Tri UK Unite to Drive Female Participation in Triathlon Triathlon is more than just a sport; it’s a testament to endurance, resilience and personal discovery. For many women, the biggest challenge in triathlon starts well before the swim, the...
THRESHOLD SPORTS: RUN CLUBS ASSEMBLE COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!
RUN CLUBS ASSEMBLE: THE UK’S HOTTEST NEW TEAM RUNNING CHALLENGE IS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU Three major cities are about to get a new addition to their running calendar, and the stage is set for you and your crew to go the distance! Launching on Saturday, 18th...
GREAT RUN: EILISH MCCOLGAN HAS SIGHTS FIRMLY SET ON SUCCESS THE 2025 AJ BELL GREAT NORTH RUN
EILISH MCCOLGAN HAS SIGHTS FIRMLY SET ON SUCCESS AS SHE RETURNS TO THE 2025 AJ BELL GREAT NORTH RUN Commonwealth Games record holder, Olympian and Great Run Series Ambassador Eilish McColgan has confirmed she will join the elite women’s starting line up at this year’s...
On Launches the Next Chapter of Soft Wins to Lead a Softer Approach to Performance
On Launches the Next Chapter of Soft Wins with World Champion Runner Hellen Obiri to Lead a Softer Approach to Performance Swiss sportswear brand On and world-class athlete Hellen Obiri challenge traditional toughness in running with Soft Wins, spotlighting softness...