Running Industry Alliance will be working closely with and supporting the Personal Best Foundation, and the collaborative partnership with RIA was announced officially at the prestigious gala dinner last Friday (18th November). A number of RIA Members were present to support the evening and get a chance to meet face to face, network and support each other.

Attending the event from RIA Members were:

ARION, ASICS, Coopah, Every Run Counts, JogOn, NOBULL, RaceNation, Red Bull, Run Mummy Run, SportsGiving, SummitVisions, Threshold Sports and Wings for Life, along with RIA Co-Leads Jonathan and Rebecca.

The fundraising gala dinner at Drapers’ Hall in London was a celebratory evening marking the start of the Foundation’s (PBF) work to deliver against its core mission – which is “to identify, understand, and address the challenges facing children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through the power of athletics – and to work collaboratively and creatively to remove barriers, increase participation, improve inclusion and reduce inequalities”.

With England Athletics stars from Birmingham 2022, athletics Olympians past and present, as well as exclusive musical performances from some familiar athletics personalities, the night was one not to be missed!

Thank you everyone who attended and we look forward to announcing further details about the partnership with PBF.