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RIA PODCAST EPISODE #20 FEATURING JAMES SHIPLEY OF ATW EVENTS NOW LIVE!
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #20 featuring James Shipley of ATW Events now live! In Episode 20, Matt and Tom delve into the huge and consistent rise in demand for endurance events with James Shipley from ATW Events -...
Nominations Open for the 2025 Running Industry Awards!
Nominations Open for the 2025 Running Industry Awards Celebrating the Best of the UK & Ireland Running Ecosystem - From Brands and Retail to Events, Charity, Community, Tech, Media, and Beyond Running Industry Alliance (RIA), in collaboration with England...
RIA contribution to Howden’s Otium Issue 14 – Wellbeing in Sport | Download your copy now!
Running Industry Alliance contribution to Howden's Otium Issue 14 - Wellbeing in Sport | Download your copy now! Issue 14 of Howden's Otium is out now, with a focus on "Wellbeing in Sport". Otium is the go-to sports insurance magazine of Howden, and in this issue they...
Last call: Join us for the RIA Online Social this Thursday & learn about LinkedIn Secrets!
Last call: Join us for the RIA Online Social on Thursday 26th June at 11am & learn about LinkedIn Secrets! The June RIA Online Social takes place tomorrow, Thursday 26th June at 11am and this is the last call for RIA Members to register. LinkedIn has become the...
Redtorch Launches SportOnSocial Global Running Culture 2025 Report in Partnership with RIA
Redtorch Launches SportOnSocial Global Running Culture 2025 Report in Partnership with Running Industry Alliance Uncovering key shifts in running behaviour across 10 global markets in 2024 Actionable insights & market-specific trends to drive product, marketing...
RIA PODCAST EPISODE #19 FEATURING KATIE EVENNETT OF PRO:DIRECT RUNNING NOW LIVE!
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #19 featuring Katie Evennett now live! 🎙️ In this episode of the RIA Podcast, we dive into the world of Retail, Brand and RIA! 🛒 Pro:Direct Running with Katie shares valuable insights from one...
RIA Member News
Runr x Sole Mate: A Collaboration That Means Something
Runr x Sole Mate: A Collaboration That Means Something We’re really proud to be teaming up with Sole Mate, one of Wales’ leading independent running stores, to create a limited-edition running hat that celebrates everything both our brands stand for — community,...
Ochy partners with Runners Need to Bring AI-Powered Gait Analysis to Stores Across the UK
Ochy partners with Runners Need to Bring AI-Powered Gait Analysis to Stores Across the UK Ochy is thrilled to announce a major step forward - its official partnership with Runners Need, part of the Cotswold Outdoor group, to introduce AI-powered gait analysis across...
Belfast City Marathon Announces Exciting New Chapter with Phoenix Energy as Title Sponsor
Belfast City Marathon Announces Exciting New Chapter with Phoenix Energy as Title Sponsor Belfast City Marathon is proud to welcome Phoenix Energy as the event’s new title sponsor. This marks the beginning of an exciting partnership that will help power one of...
SPORTSSHOES.COM EXPANDS MARKETING TEAM TO FURTHER ENABLE GROWTH STRATEGY
SPORTSSHOES.COM EXPANDS MARKETING TEAM TO FURTHER ENABLE GROWTH STRATEGY SportsShoes.com has announced six new additions across its marketing team to support the online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer’s growth strategy. The new hires are...
AJ BELL GREAT SOUTH RUN 2025: VERITY OCKENDEN AND MARC SCOTT WIN THE UKA 10 MILE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AJ BELL GREAT SOUTH RUN 2025: VERITY OCKENDEN AND MARC SCOTT WIN THE UKA 10 MILE CHAMPIONSHIPS The AJ Bell Great South Run 2025 hosted the UK Athletics 10-Mile Championships with the very best British runners competed for victory in the elite men’s and women’s races....
Vienna City Marathon Sunday events sold out as “Running enthusiasm has reached a new level”
VCM Sunday events are sold out as "Running enthusiasm has reached a new level" The 43rd Vienna City Marathon (VCM) on Sunday, 19 April 2026, is fully booked earlier than ever before. More than six months before Austria's largest active sports event, registration for...