Goody Bags at races
Posted February 07th 2019
What do runners really want in a Race Goody Bag? Here's what 844 told us...
News - Industry
See below for the latest news in the world of running
Run Nation and Sports Giving partner with The 2019 Running Awards
Posted February 01st 2019 by The 2019 Running Awards in association with Run Nation and Sports Giving
Race Nation and Sports Giving are partnering with The Running Awards 2019.
New categories, Old categories, Better categories…
Posted September 13th 2018 by The 2019 Running Awards
Over 150,000 votes helped us find the best in 2018, and we’re now open to find the best in 2019!
However, the running world changes every year, so, so do we…
Good loos? Good news!
Posted February 01st 2018 by The 2018 Running Awards
Following last week’s quick poll, the consensus of over 1,000 runners was that poorly organised toilets can be the most annoying part of any running event, with over half (53%) finding it the most frustrating part of an event when it goes wrong!
New Blog Category
Posted January 20th 2018 by The 2018 Running Awards
As running continues to expand with the largest amount of participation worldwide of any sport, so too of course does the world of online blogging…
More discounts on Running kit
Posted January 18th 2018 by The 2018 Running Awards
We have further discounts available for anyone, simply by placing free votes!
The Running Awards partner with parkrun
Posted November 03rd 2017 by The 2018 Running Awards
Triple Event Series winner parkrun have partnered with The 2018 Running Awards to present the Innovation in Running Award at the ceremony at the O2 on April 19th 2018.
The 2018 Running Awards
Posted July 28th 2017 by The 2017 Running Awards
The Running Awards returns to indigo at The O2 in London on Thursday 19th April 2018, for its fifth anniversary celebration of all things running.
2017 Running Awards brochure
Posted June 03rd 2017 by The 2017 Running Awards
The 2017 Running Awards brochure is the independent compilation of the best in running featuring all the winners, interesting interviews, information and more, as voted for by runners!
Success for the best at The 2017 Running Awards
Posted April 26th 2017 by The 2017 Running Awards
After nearly 100,000 votes from the running public, the results were in at 10pm on Thursday 20th April. Mike Bushell was on hand again to oversee the proceedings at the O2 in London with the help of several guest presenters including Dame Kelly Holmes and Susie Chan to award the very best across the industry!
When to stretch
Posted April 12th 2017 by The 2017 Running Awards
The runners have spoken, well 2,621 of them have, and the most popular time for a runner to stretch is immediately after a run, though is this the best time? With a lot of conflicting advice out there, we take a look at what the professionals and studies recommend.
Race organisers – This is what matters most to runners about an event…
Posted March 10th 2017 by The 2017 Running Awards
Following our recent runners survey, with over a thousand responses, we take a look at what matters the most to runners when choosing an event; is it fantastic support to help you through the pain barrier? Beautiful surroundings? A well-priced race? The opportunity to prove yourself with a new PB? No, surprisingly runners are lazy, Location is key.
What to listen to when running, if anything…
Posted February 06th 2017 by The 2017 Running Awards
A common debate amongst runners, what to listen to. Personally, when training it is invariably a podcast, but looking at the results of our survey I am in the minority, so I’ll try and take an unbiased look at the results and latest facts out there on the matter…
The 12 Books of Christmas
Posted December 13th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
Take a look at the best books to buy for Christmas here. It's a fantastic list with everything from biographies, adventures, running history, culture, injury prevention and a lot more! As voted by runners...
The Runners’ Christmas List
Posted November 14th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
It’s that time of year again, the John Lewis’ advert, Christmas trees and chocolate Advent Calendars sold in time to go off by Christmas...
Find Your Perfect Training Programme
Posted October 25th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
The results are in! On the face of it, runners prefer morning runs, Half Marathons and to get their gait analysed when buying the right running shoes. 41.6% of runners will also train in the gym 2 or more times a week and with the Winter months approaching this is likely to rise.
Eventbrite confirmed as official Registration Partner for The Running Awards 2017
Posted October 24th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
Organisers have confirmed that Eventbrite will again be the chosen Registration Platform for the Running Awards 2017.
New Event - Category Open
Posted September 30th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
The 2017 Running Awards was setup not only to create the impartial catalogue of the best in running, but also to find to find out what's new out there. So, with that in mind, we're delighted to open the Best New Event category. Come help your favourite new event with your free nomination/vote here.
International Event - New Category
Posted September 30th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
Following requests from literally around the globe, The 2017 Running Awards are delighted to do launch a new Event category, Best International Event. Nominations and Voting are now open, and of course free, so help us find the best across the world!
Child-Friendly Event Category Open
Posted September 30th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
The 2017 Running Awards have opened the new Child-Friendly Event category, following the overwhelming vote in favour in the homepage poll. Support your favourites with a free nomination/vote here.
