Footwear Brand of the Year
Category Partner SportsShoes.com
For innovation, design, performance, and impact in running shoes.
Finalists 2025
Winner: ASICS
Runner Up: Brooks
3rd Place: HOKA
Running Apparel Brand of the Year
Category Partner Science in Sport (SiS)
For excellence in technical clothing, sustainability, and community engagement.
Finalists 2025
Winner: adidas
Runner Up: happystride
3rd Place: Nike
Accessory Brand of the Year
Category Partner Women’s Running
For brands excelling in gear such as eyewear, headlamps, hats, socks or safety – elevating the runner experience.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Shokz
Runner Up: adidas
3rd Place: ASICS
Nutrition, Hydration and Wellbeing Brand of the Year
Category Partner Endurance Zone
Celebrating those supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of runners through innovative products, services and programmes.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Science In Sport (SiS)
Runner Up: HIGH5
3rd Place: Kendal Mint Co.
Independent Retailer of the Year
Category Partner Running Industry Alliance (RIA)
Independently owned and up to a maximum of 5 stores.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Run North West
Runner Up: Runnersworld
3rd Place: Start Fitness
Multi-Site Retailer of the Year
Category Partner Running Industry Alliance (RIA)
Over 6 stores.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Decathlon
Runner Up: Runners Need
3rd Place: Up & Running
Online Retailer of the Year
Category Partner Running Industry Alliance (RIA)
Online Retailers
Finalists 2025
Winner: SportsShoes.com
Runner Up: Run North West
3rd Place: Runners Need
Large-Scale Event of the Year
Category Partner Mann Broadbent
For mass participation events (5,000+ runners) excelling in scale, sustainability, and impact.
Finalists 2025
Winner: London Landmarks Half Marathon
Runner Up: TCS London Marathon
3rd Place: AJ Bell Great North Run
Mid-Sized Event of the Year
Category Partner njuko
For events (1,000–4,999 runners) showcasing standout experience, sustainability and community connection.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Hastings Half Marathon
Runner Up: The RunThrough Foundation 10K
3rd Place: Altrincham 10K
Boutique/Specialist Event of the Year
Category Partner RunEvents
For events under 1,000 participants that prioritise accessibility, sustainability, local engagement, and unique experiences.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Windermere Marathon
Runner Up: Dragon’s Back Race
3rd Place: Rasselbock Backyard Ultra
Community Impact Award
Category Partner ASICS
Recognising individuals or initiatives using running to create meaningful social change, inclusion, and local transformation.
Finalists 2025
Winner: parkrun
Runner Up: NHS Couch to 5K
3rd Place: FORDY RUNS
Charity Campaign of the Year
Category Partner Scimitar
Celebrating impactful charity campaigns, initiatives or events that drive awareness, action, fundraising, and positive outcomes.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Cancer Research UK Race for Life
Runner Up: London Landmarks Half Marathon
3rd Place: Comic Relief (Jamie Laing)
Tech in Running Award
Category Partner Orangery
Spotlighting transformative technology that enhances training, racing, and the runner journey – from apps and wearables to digital platforms and tools.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Garmin
Runner Up: Strava
3rd Place: COROS
Service / Supplier of the Year
Category Partner Taurus Events
Recognising essential B2B providers – from timing and logistics to merchandise and safety – who keep the industry moving behind the scenes.
Finalists 2025
Winner: JustGiving
Runner Up: Let’s Do This
3rd Place: RaceNation
Media Voice of the Year
Category Partner England Athletics
Media Voice of the Year
Highlighting powerful storytelling in running – from journalists and broadcasters to podcasters, influencers, athletes and media platforms shaping culture and conversation.
Finalists 2025
Winner: Eilish McColgan
Runner Up: Dame Kelly Holmes
3rd Place: Women’s Running
Triathlon & Multisport Excellence Award
Category Partner Triathlon Industry Alliance (TIA)
Celebrating innovation and growth across the multisport sector – including triathlon events, brands, and service providers making impact in crossover spaces.
Finalists 2025
Winner: The Brownlee Foundation
Runner Up: Garmin
3rd Place: Decathlon
Agency of the Year
Category Partner AHOTU
Honouring creative, PR, event or marketing agencies that deliver standout industry work or campaigns.
Finalists
Winner: Nice Work
Runner Up: Aspire PR
3rd Place: Threshold Sports
Outstanding Contribution Award
Recognising an individual whose long-term service, vision, or leadership has shaped and elevated the running industry.
Outstanding Contribution Award 2025:
Mel Bound
This Woman Runs