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.
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 open nominations for the 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.
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 is completely free.
Submissions are accepted between 30th June and 18th August 2025 via the official Awards website www.runningindustryawards.com , followed by three public voting stages.
Winners will be announced at the prestigious Gala Awards Dinner on 9th December 2025, which takes place after The Running Conference 2025 presented by haku.
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
👕 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 Association (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 to get involved.
Launch of tickets & tables for the
2025 Running Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Celebrating the Best of the UK & Ireland Running Ecosystem – From Brands and Retail to Events, Charity, Community, Tech, Media, and Beyond
Nominations for the 2025 Running Industry Awards opened on 30th June, and the large number of nominations and positive feedback have confirmed the demand for this annual celebration in the B2B running industry calendar. Tables and individual tickets for the Gala Awards Dinner will be launched tomorrow (31st July) at 2.00pm (BST) and are expected to be snapped up quickly.
Awards
There are 18 awards across 11 categories at the 2025 Running Industry Awards (go to www.runningindustryawards.com/faqs/ for the full awards details and descriptions):
Brand of the Year (4 Awards) , Retailer of the Year (3 Awards), Event of the Year (3 Awards) , Community Impact Award, Charity Campaign of the Year, Tech in Running Award , Service or Supplier of the Year, Media Voice of the Year , Triathlon & Multisport Excellence Award, Agency of the Year , Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
It is free to nominate and to vote, and you can nominate in multiple categories as long as each entry matches the criteria. Submissions are accepted until 18th August 2025 via the official Awards website www.runningindustryawards.com , before the first round of public voting starts on 21st August.
Public Voting Process
Round 1 (Top 10): 21st August – 24th September 2025
Round 2 (Top 3): 29th September – 13th October 2025
Round 3 (Final Winner): 17th October – 3rd November 2025
A diverse judging panel will oversee the voting process to ensure fairness and transparency, however the final winners are decided by public vote.
Winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Dinner on 9th December 2025, held at Burleigh Court, Loughborough University.
Gala Awards Dinner tickets and tables:
Running Industry Awards | Gold Table (Seats 8) | £2,800 + VAT per table
Premium position close to stage. Includes 3-course dinner for 8 guests, Premium drinks package, branding board on the table
Running Industry Awards | Silver Table (Seats 8) | £2,600 + VAT per table
Mid-room positioning. Includes 3-course dinner for 8 guests, drinks package, branding board on the table
Running Industry Awards | Bronze Table (Seats 8) | £2,200 +VAT per table
Outer perimeter positioning. Includes 3-course dinner for 8 guests, drinks package, branding board on the table
Running Industry Awards | Individual Seats on Mixed Tables | £275 + VAT per person
> Network seating with industry peers. Includes 3-course dinner; drinks package on table.
Running Industry Awards dedicated website and where you can book tickets and tables now: www.runningindustryawards.com
NOTE: 60% DISCOUNT FOR INDIVIDUAL SEATS FOR RUNNING INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (RIA) AND TRIATHLON INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA) MEMBERS, PLEASE CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR DETAILS (RIA + TIA MEMBERS) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Venue
Burleigh Court Conference Centre & Hotel,
Loughborough University, UK
Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: Arrival from 18.00 ; Close by 23:00
Dress code: Whatever makes you feel fabulous
Get involved:
The Running Industry Awards 2025 are a celebration of the business-to-business (B2B) running community organised by Running Industry Alliance (RIA) in collaboration with England Athletics and RunEvents.
Nominations, voting and attendance of the Gala Awards Dinner is open to Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Members, Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) Members as well as non‑members and the wider industry.
The Running Industry Awards are supported by “The Power Zone” Partners including njuko, Orangery, givestar, Endurance Zone, MOVE, Women’s Running and Marathon Photos Live. Category Partners announced so far include ASICS, Scimitar and Triathlon Industry Association.
Category and strategic partnership opportunities are available, please contact the RIA Team if you want to get more involved.
Running Industry Awards dedicated website and where you can book tickets and tables now: www.runningindustryawards.com
NOTE: 60% DISCOUNT FOR INDIVIDUAL SEATS FOR RUNNING INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (RIA) AND TRIATHLON INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA) MEMBERS, PLEASE CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR DETAILS (RIA + TIA MEMBERS) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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