Running Industry
Awards

A celebration of the running industry (B2B) and voted for by the running community (B2C).

Running Industry Awards are a celebration of the running industry (B2B) and voted for by the running community (B2C).

With 18 awards spanning brands, retail, events, community impact, technology, media and more, these awards recognise those who are shaping the future of the running ecosystem through dedication, creativity and positive change.

The awards are industry-founded and customer voted, combining business-to-business (B2B) excellence with public recognition.

Running Industry Awards are a partnership between Running Industry Alliance (RIA), RunEvents and England Athletics. Nominations, voting and attendance of the Gala Awards Dinner is open to RIA and TIA Members as well as Non-Members.

Running Industry Awards will open again in 2026 for nomination and voting.

Gala Awards Dinner will take place on the 21st April 2027 in London.

Further details will be unveiled soon.

How it works

Nominations will open in 2026 and run through to the Awards Gala Dinner 21st April 2027.

1

Nominate
Will Open in 2026
Enter yourself or nominate someone else across the 18 awards, where applicable!

Nominations are free.

2

Public Vote
Round 1: Will open in 2026 / 2027
Public vote to determine the Top 3 Short List in each category

Round 2: Will open in 2027
The final public vote decides the Award winners from the Top 3

Voting is free.

3

Judging Panel

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
*Save the Date* 21st April 2027

Winners are revealed at the Gala Awards Dinner on the 21st April 2027 in London, venue to be announced.

Date: Wednesday 21st April 2027

Location: London

Capacity: 200 guests

Dress Code: Whatever makes you feel fabulous

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

Tickets for tables or individual seats will be available and can be secured once we open bookings in 2026.

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

Running Industry
Awards

A celebration of the running industry (B2B) and voted for by the running community (B2C).

How it works

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