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First Sport and Outdoor Leaders Forum (SOLF) of 2024 held at Carnegie School of Sport
First Sport and Outdoor Leaders Forum (SOLF) of 2024 at Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University The first SOLF event of 2024 took place on 7th March at Leeds Becket University, Carnegie School of Sport and Weetwood Hall. Jonathan Midwood represented RIA,...
Outdoors for All: 42 organisations speak for ‘millions of people’
Outdoors for All: 42 organisations speak for ‘millions of people’ Running Industry Alliance (RIA) announced its support of Outdoors for All, A Collaborative Manifesto, in February. RIA Co-Lead Rebecca Richardson headed to the Houses of Parliament yesterday 6th March...
AIS: INDX Sports & Leisure one day pop-up show on Wednesday 12 June 2024!
AIS: INDX Sports & Leisure one day pop-up show on Wednesday 12 June 2024! Curated by buyers, for buyers Perfect for existing sports stockists and retailers who are new to the sector, INDX Sports & Leisure retuns to Cranmore Park with an exciting one day pop-up...
RUNNING INDUSTRY ALLIANCE PODCAST EPISODE #10 FEATURING JAMES VICKERS NOW LIVE!
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #10 featuring James Vickers now live! Welcome to Episode 10 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic. Matt is in conversation this month with James Vickers, CMCO...
Sport & Outdoor Leaders Think Tank re-launched in 2024 – join now at a special RIA Member rate!
Sport & Outdoor Leaders Think Tank re-launched in 2024 - join now at a special RIA Member rate! Sport and Outdoor Leaders Forum (SOLF) is a joint venture between the OlA and RIA who continue to run the forums for members after Tim Drake stepped back as the...
Running Industry Alliance supports Outdoors For All Manifesto
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is part of Outdoors for All, A Collaborative Manifesto The ‘Outdoors for All’ is a collaborative manifesto which sets out a vision shared by 42 organisations, to address access inequalities and create green and blue spaces that are...
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Motiv Sports: Oxford Half close to another record sell-out
Motiv Sports: Oxford Half close to another record sell-out The 2025 Oxford Half’s general entry places are already over 80% sold out, with the annual event set to take place on 12 October. Despite only just entering the new year, tickets are almost gone for the iconic...
SPORTSSHOES.COM ANNOUNCES RETAIL PARTNERSHIP WITH VITALITY
SPORTSSHOES.COM ANNOUNCES RETAIL PARTNERSHIP WITH VITALITY Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has announced a new retail partnership with health and life insurer Vitality. SportsShoes.com is now available to Vitality...
The National Running Show 2025: Last few stands, don’t miss out!
The National Running Show : Last few stands, don't miss out! It's just over 2 weeks to go until the doors open to the biggest National Running Show to date. The National Running Show, NEC Birmingham – 25th and 26st January 2025 With over 300 exhibitors, an incredible...
Threshold Sports: Walking Could Inspire More UK Women to Take On Ultramarathons in 2025
New Survey Reveals Walking Could Inspire More UK Women to Take On Ultramarathons in 2025 January 2025: Over half of women (54%) say they’d be more likely to take on an ultramarathon event if they knew walking was an option, according to a new survey by the Threshold...
PUMA REVEALS SS25 HYROX COLLECTION INCLUDING FIRST EVER CO-BRANDED FOOTWEAR
PUMA REVEALS SS25 HYROX COLLECTION INCLUDING FIRST EVER CO-BRANDED FOOTWEAR Collection features a variety of performance and lifestyle apparel, as well as the first ever HYROX branded footwear. Footwear available in Deviate NITRO™ 3, Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3 and...
Always Aim High Events: Construction Begins on New Event Headquarters in Llanberis
Construction Begins on New Event Headquarters for Always Aim High Events in Llanberis Always Aim High Events, founded in 2010 and renowned for organising some of the UK’s premier triathlons, cycling, and running events, has embarked on an exciting new chapter. The...