Calling all businesses and organisations in the UK & Ireland Running Industry – make sure you are nominated in order to make it to the next round!
Nominations for the 2025 Running Industry Awards will close at 23.59 on 18th August, and this is your last chance to nominate and be in it with a chance to win a Running Industry Awards trophy and showcase your business.
It is free to nominate and to vote via the official Awards website www.runningindustryawards.com, and the first round of public voting starts on 21st August. Winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Dinner on 9th December 2025 (see below for further details and options to attend this prestigious B2B industry event).
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, and this is already seen as a B2B event not to be missed.
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
Public Voting Process
1. Round 1 (Top 10): 21st August – 24th September 2025
2. Round 2 (Top 3): 29th September – 13th October 2025
3. 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 Conference Centre & Hotel, Loughborough University, UK.
Gala Awards Dinner tickets and tables
Gold, Silver and Bronze Tables (Seating 8 per table) as well as individual seats on mixed tables can now be booked, click here to secure your presence in the room.
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
Capacity: 240 guests
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 at info@runningindustryalliance.comif you want to get involved.
Running Industry Awards website, FAQs and tickets: www.runningindustryawards.co.uk
