Personal Best Foundation (PBF) has joined forces with the JogOn campaign to help re-distribute pre-loved athletics and running shoes to those most in need.

JogOn estimates that every year in the UK alone, more than 30million pairs of shoes end up in landfill every year while there are millions of people who would make good use of unwanted athletics and running shoes.

Personal Best Foundation has been set up to support young people from disadvantaged and underserved communities to achieve their personal best through the power of athletics. For those from low income households, the cost of purchasing kit and equipment can be a significant barrier to participation.

This exciting collaboration will start with a pilot to get over 150 pairs of unwanted track spikes to those who may otherwise be unable to afford them. Our aim is to extend this opportunity to running shoes shortly after.

Reaching those in need

We know from talking to clubs, running groups and schools that having the ability to pass on a pair of shoes can be the difference for some of accessing the sport or not.

Is your club or runing group in an area of high deprivation? Do you have members struggling financially because of the current cost of living crisis. Are you working with community groups to remove barriers to participation?

Would your club or group benefit from a stock of pre-loved track spikes?

Register to receive a box of pre-loved spikes

By registering below, you agree to join the JogOn Athletics and Running Club mailing list established and managed by the Personal Best Foundation to help identify athletics and running clubs that have a need for pre-loved shoes.

Your registration onto the database will ensure that you have opportunities throughout the year to request and receive a box of pre-loved shoes (boxes include up to 20 pairs of mixed sized and mixed gender shoes). All that is asked is that you cover the cost of the postage (estimated at £6-£10).

Shoes can be distributed at your club’s discretion but should reach those in most need and under no circumstances should be re-sold or used as prizes or incentives.

Register here to request a box of pre-loved shoes

Click here to check out the FAQ’s 

Check out the Personal Best Foundation RIA Foundation Member profile here  .