Voting 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.

www.runningindustryawards.com

**This is open to everyone, RIA Members, TIA Members and Non-Members - get involved**

 Running Industry Alliance (RIA), in collaboration with England Athletics and RunEvents, is thrilled to launch 2025 Running Industry Awards.
This new annual celebration shines a spotlight on the innovative, impactful, and standout players in the business‑to‑business running sector
across the UK and Ireland.

1
**Nominate - NOW CLOSED FOR 2025**
30th June – 18th August
Enter yourself or nominate someone else – for free – across the 18 awards, where applicable!

2
Public Vote
Round 1: Open Now – 13th October
Public vote to determine the Top 3 Short List in each category

Round 2: 17th October – 7th November

The final public vote decides the Award winners from the Top 3

Voting is free.

3
Judging Panel
October – November
A diverse panel of judges will oversee the voting stages ensuring fairness and transparency.
This is a public-vote led awards structure, and the judging panel will be on hand to help the awards run smoothly for all.

4
Gala Awards Dinner
9th December

Winners are revealed at the Gala Awards Dinner on 9 December
at the prestigious Burleigh Court, Loughborough, UK.

Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025

Location: Burleigh Court, Loughborough

Capacity: 220 guests

Dress Code: Whatever makes you feel fabulous

Want to secure a table for 8 or an individual seat, or need more information?

Tickets to secure tables or individual seats live now on the link above.

If you have any other questions in the meantime please email the TEAM.

 

There are 18 awards across 11 categories at the 2025 Running Industry Awards, with nominations welcome from RIA / TIA Members and non‑members alike.
The process to nominate and vote is completely free.

 Go to www.runningindustryawards.com for the full details, list of awards to be won and to get involved.

There are 18 awards across 11 categories for 2025 🎉
These include:

🏅 Brand of the Year (4 Awards)
👟 Footwear Brand of the Year - Category Partner SportsShoes.com
👕 Apparel Brand of the Year
🎒 Accessories Brand of the Year
🥤 Nutrition, Hydration and Wellbeing

🛍️ Retailer of the Year (3 Awards)
🏪 Independent Retailer of the Year
🏬 Multi-Site Retailer of the Year
💻 Online Retailer of the Year

🎽 Event of the Year (3 Awards)
🏟️ Large-Scale Event of the Year
👟 Mid-Sized Event of the Year
🎉 Boutique or Specialist Event of the Year

🌍 Community Impact Award - Category Partner ASICS

💖 Charity Campaign of the Year - Category Partner Scimitar Sportswear

📲 Tech in Running Award

🔧 Service or Supplier of the Year

🗣️ Media Voice of the Year

🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️👟 Triathlon & Multisport Excellence Award - Category Partner Triathlon Industry Alliance (TIA)

📣 Agency of the Year

🌟 Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award

 Go to www.runningindustryawards.com for the full details, list of awards to be won and how to get involved.