Running Industry
Awards

A celebration of the business-to-business (B2B) running community nominated by the industry and voted for by the public.

Running Industry Awards are a celebration of the business-to-business (B2B) running community nominated by the industry and voted for by the public.

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.

Finalists 2025: The digital badges for winner, runner up and 3^rd place can be downloaded here

The 2026 Running Industry Awards will take place on Tuesday 8^th December, further details will be unveiled in spring 2026.

How it works

We are inviting everyone to vote – for free – for the recognition of one of our 18 prestigious Running, Triathlon and Multisport Industry Awards.

1

Nominate
30th June – 18th August
Enter yourself or nominate someone else – for free – across the 18 awards, where applicable!

NOW CLOSED

2

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

Round 2: 17th October – 7th November 
The final public vote decides the Award winners from the Top 3 – NOW CLOSED

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: 192 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 are available and can be secured HERE (limited availability).

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

Running Industry
Awards

A celebration of the business-to-business (B2B) running community nominated by the industry and voted for by the public.

How it works

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