The 2020 Running Awards open
Posted September 24th 2019 by The 2020 Running Awards
The 2020 Running Awards in Association with Race Nation and Sports Giving are back...
News - Races
See below for the latest news in the world of running
Results 2019
Posted April 26th 2019 by The 2019 Running Awards
The results are in! See who were voted the best in running for 2019...
Goody Bags at races
Posted February 07th 2019
What do runners really want in a Race Goody Bag? Here's what 844 told us...
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!
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.
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.
Running and Asthma - What you need to know
Posted January 20th 2017 by The Running Bug
The Running Bug takes a look at running and asthma, and just remember, Paula Radcliffe has asthma so it doesn't necessarily have to hold you back...
Sleep and Endurance Races
Posted December 06th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
Inspired by the ultras on offer in The Running Awards Endurance category, I started training for an ultra myself. It’s my first race that will take more than a day, with a cut-off time of 60 hours. When I tell people this, their eyes boggle. “What about sleep?” they ask. Well, first they ask, “Are you insane?” but sleep is usually the second question. Being the running nerd that I am, I’ve delved into some of the research to find out what other runners do...
Facts on Long Runs
Posted November 21st 2016
The 2017 Running Awards most recent poll found that when it comes to training a staggering 63% of runners prefer a long run over all other types of training. With this in mind we take a look at the most interesting stats on long distance running…
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.
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.
Jonny & Alistair Brownlee on World Triathlon Series drama
Posted September 20th 2016
British triathlete Jonny Brownlee says he wants to be remembered for his Olympic achievements - and not looking like "a wobbly horse down the finishing line" following Sunday's dramatic events in Mexico.
Runners vote on Russia’s ban from the Paralympics
Posted September 16th 2016 by The 2017 Running Awards
The IPC’s decision to ban all Russian athletes from the Paralympics, when the same action was not taken at the Olympics, not only caused a stir around the world but had some serious consequences. Here we look at our running community’s opinions on the decision following the results of last week’s poll.
Japan half-marathon runners stir up hornets’ nest
Posted September 14th 2016 by BBC News
Of all the difficulties that runners expect to face during a marathon, being attacked by a swarm of angry hornets probably isn't among them - but that's what happened during a recent race in Japan.
Jo Pavey: ‘Unbelievable’ feeling to be at fifth Olympics’
Posted July 15th 2016 by BBC
Jo Pavey will become the first British track athlete to compete in a fifth Olympic Games after being selected to represent Team GB in Rio.
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