The Green Runners and Ultra Awesome present:

The Village Green

Running Without The Footprint

Sponsors

Making the National Running Show 2025 that little bit greener.

Co-hosted by The Green Runners co-founder and Barkley Bridesmaid Damian Hall and award-winning coach, author and dream crusher Allie Bailey, this brand-new concept area brings together the biggest names and best ideas in the sport, creating a community hub for everyone who wants a better future. This is for the curious. This is for the trailblazers. This is us calling you in, not out. There is strength and hope in numbers.

The Village Green is the place to meet and talk to your (and our) heroes. We are over the moon to be joined by Jasmin Paris, Jack Scott, Nicky Spinks, Emma Stuart, Dan Lawson, Renee McGregor, David Miller and a host of other legends of the sport, for talks, panels and real life conversations.

Enjoy free workshops, shoe fixing sessions and some of the best second-hand kit available to man. Good for your wallet, your soul AND the environment. We want you to come and make stuff happen. Make a pledge, get books signed, take in the wonder of The Barkley Marathons at our exclusive exhibition and talk, or just get inspired by our star speakers. This is game changing, giddying, forward-thinking stuff. Join us across the weekend and help to be the change.

We are well-chuffed to be supported by some of our besties including Renov8, Trees Not Tees, Preloved Sports, Into Ultra, Vertebrate Publishing, and Re-Action who have come together to help us to help you make good choices that will protect the places we love to run in. This is not about stopping doing stuff. It’s about starting doing stuff. And it all starts at The Village Green.

Meet & Greet

The National Running Show gives visitors the opportunity, not only to hear from their heroes, but also to meet the speakers after they have been on stage.

Located by the Inspiration Stage and Trail and Ultra Stage, the Meet & Greet Area's will operate on a first-come-first-served basis and give visitors an opportunity to ask questions, get autographs and generally interact with our All-Star line-up across the two days.

Run Archery

Sponsored by

Archery GB

This is your chance to have a go of archery for free at the National Running Show. Located between the Travelator and VIP area is Archery GB where you can experience the thrill of archery and be introduced to the all-new discipline of Run Archery. No matter your age and ability, we will guide you shooting your first arrows and hitting your target.

FotoGoto

Come and meet FotoGoto at Stand F32, They will also be roaming around (in Pink t-shirts) taking LIVE marketing photos over both days, they will be shooting the AWARD ceremony on Saturday evening, and will have a Photographer at the Assault Course Challenge Activation on both days. You can access your FREE event photos by going to the link: https://nationalrunningshow.fotogoto.com/2024

Or by scanning the QR code below:

Rhino Boy Chris - Q&A

Chris “Rhino Boy” Green, an Ambassador for UK Charity Save the Rhino International , is no stranger to running. Charging around streets and trails is what Chris does best, and on 21 April 2024, he’ll be taking on his 100th rhino costume marathon at the London Marathon. For 15 years, Chris has fundraised for Save the Rhino, raising vital awareness of the important work of the charity. Naturally, his knowledge of marathon running and fundraising is incredible, and we invite you to join Rhino Boy Chris for a Q&A about all things running for charity!

Come along to the Run Club Hub at 1pm on Sunday 21st of January to participate in Rhino Boy Chris' Q&A.

nrs sunday 5km run

Join us on Sunday 26 January 2025 before Day 2 of the National Running Show for a 5km run!

We will be meeting at 7:30am outside the main entrance to the NEC for an easy 5km run with some fun drills.

Women's Running

Medals For Kids

Sponsored by

runr

Under your bed, or at the back of a drawer?

Wherever your old medals are tucked away, why not donate them as inspiration for kids to get out and run?

Donate your old medals to Runr on stand E48 at the National Running Show! Visit the Runr website for more information

#RunShow 2024

Stretch and Mobility for Runners

Sponsored by

Ania Gabb Personal Training

With over 20 years experience in the fitness industry I’ve seen my fair share of clients and also their injuries. As a runner I love how strong my body has become from teaching different styles of classes from yoga & pilates to boxing and hiit. I love teaching stretch & mobility to pass on my knowledge of how it helps prevent injuries, as well as the importance of cross training for runners. Having good mobility through practicing dynamic stretches can help ensure that all the joints of your body are moving optimally, including running. 

My stretch and mobility classes consist of a mix of yoga and pilates moves, as well as basic stretches to help you build a more agile body. I will also be providing ‘marathon training tips’ for anyone running their first marathon or their 100th. Through my own experience, my clients, and knowledge, I can help answer any questions you may have from training plans, to nutrition, and recovery. To follow on I will be teaching ‘Strength for runners’ and demonstrating, in my opinion, the best strength exercises to incorporate into your training that I feel will help you become a stronger and injury free runner.

Stretch and mobility class:

Stretch and Mobility incorporates a mix of yoga, pilates, mobility, flexibility, and gentle stretching. I create a workout that helps you as a runner to move more freely and ease any tightness within the body, including hips, back, and shoulders. As well as mobilising the body, the class focuses on the posterior chain to create a stronger body and core to help ease those problem areas.

Marathon Tips

Whether you’re a complete marathon novice or a pro, we all learn something new. I will be sharing my own personal experiences, clients experiences, and knowledge, from personalised training programs, nutrition, strength, and recovery.

Strength

This class will take you through some simple bodyweight exercises to help you build a stronger body and prevent injury. We’ll dive deep into the importance of single leg work, core, and plyometric training. Available for all levels. 

Schedule:

10:00 - 10:20 - Stretch & Mobility for Runners

10:45 - 11:05 - Strength & Core for Runners

11:30 - 11:50 - Stretch & Mobility for Runners

12:00 - 12:30 - Marathon Questions / Tips

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12:30 - 13:45 - Lunch

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13:45 - 14:05 - Stretch & Mobility for Runners

14:30 - 14:50 - Strength & Core for Runners

15:15 - 15:35 - Stretch & Mobility for Runners

16:00 - 16:30 - Marathon Questions / Tips

ERC Conversations: Empowerment, Representation, Community

Sponsored by

Emancipated Run Crew

Please come and meet members of the Emancipated Run Crew who will be sharing their stories on how they got involved in running and the impacts of being part of a running community like ERC. Hear how our members went from couch potatoes and 5k surfers to marathon runners; from injured and out to embarking on their triathlon journeys; female and diversity - representation in ultras, running through menopause, the importance of community to support mental health and more.

Check back to this space closer to the show for scheduling.

givestar boost donate challenge

givestar, the next gen. fundraising platform for today’s mobile-first, cashless society is challenging you to take on the givestar Boost Donate Challenge in support of Birmingham Children's Hospital. The challenge is an obstacle course made up of 5 testing apparatus.

To see if you've got what it takes come to the stand (E10), make a £5 donation to Birmingham Children's Hospital using givestar's Boost Donate contactless donation technology and take on the obstacle course. Spot prizes are on offer and we won't just be looking for speed, style is important too!!

What's more, every person that makes a donation during the show will be entered into a prize draw to win £500.

With thanks to Wolf Run for providing the obstacle course equipment for this show feature

Find out more about Wolf Run at the show on stand J80!

Gait Analysis

Run3D

L30

TREAT INJURIES. RUN FASTER. MOVE BETTER

With data driven decisions for optimal results

Run3D, the gold-standard in gait and musculoskeletal analysis, is back at the National Running Show 2025 with their previously sold-out service. 

Developed by scientists from Oxford University, Run3D harnesses the power of advanced 3D motion capture technology to accurately measure your movement patterns, gaining data driven insight into your biomechanics for individualised treatment plans and performance recommendations.

Our team of experts are here to empower you with the information you need to optimise your movement.

Bookings for this feature will be available closer to the dates of the event. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear when bookings are available. Subscribe here.

Why Choose Run3D?

1. Unmatched Accuracy: Our cutting-edge technology captures every intricate detail of your movement, allowing our experts to analyse your running gait with unparalleled precision. With Run3D, you'll gain valuable insights into your running mechanics like never before.
2. Expert Scientific Knowledge: Developed by Oxford University scientists, our analysis methods are grounded in rigorous research and extensive expertise. Whether you need help with an injury or are seeking to improve your running gait, you can trust our team of specialists to provide you with evidence-based recommendations tailored to your specific needs.
3. Onsite Convenience: No need to travel or wait for a clinic appointment. We're bringing the power of Run3D directly to The National Running Show. By booking your assessment today, you'll have the unique opportunity to receive comprehensive analysis and personalised advice right at the heart of the event.

What to Expect From Your 45-Minute Appointment:

1. Comprehensive Gait Analysis: We will utilise the powerful Run3D technology to capture and analyse your movement with incredible precision. This process will provide valuable insights into your running mechanics and the data will serve as the foundation of your individualised recommendations.
2. Results Review: We will guide you through a detailed review of the analysis findings. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how your body moves and the factors influencing your running injury risk and running efficiency.
3. Personalised Treatment and Recommendations: Armed with the insights gained from the analysis, our team will provide you with targeted recommendations to address your specific needs. We will offer advice on exercises, gait modifications, and strategies to optimise your running technique, address existing injuries and prevent future injuries. You will be given a copy of your results as well as a summary report to take away with you. 

Run3D is suitable for runners of any age and ability. 

Run3D Running Injury Clinic

We are excited to announce that we are also introducing a dedicated running injury clinic at the event, featuring a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Sports Therapists. Please note that this service is available for on-the-day bookings only and so if you're injured and wish to consult with one of our specialists, visit our stand early to secure your appointment and avoid disappointment.

Running Greener

Sponsored by

You up for being part of the FIRST EVER RUNNING GREENER movement at the
National Running Show?
Of course you are! Because imagine if you could enjoy running the way you love to, going to events, getting outdoors, the headspace you need, being part of the community and having fun BUT with a couple of less pairs of trainers, new repair skills, eating natural, a renewed connection to nature, time saved through staying local, new lift share buddies, more money in your pocket…and a whole host of other exciting opportunities to show you care for the places we run through. We can help you do just this!

Come and join us to drink healthy coffee, pick up tips, learn new skills, share your ideas, meet and greet some awesome runners and organisations and take some easy actions then and there. Show up, show you care and let’s enjoy Running Greener together (stand K76).

The stand will be packed full of exciting things to do and try:

• Journey through our action trail to meet and find out about some amazing
  organisations ready to support your Greener Running: Trees Not Tees, The Running out
  of Time Relay, Re-action Collective, One Good Thing, The Green Runners and Pair Ups
• Get going with some positive actions then and there
• Join workshops to help you learn how to repair and make kit and trainers last longer
• Taste some amazing wrapper free, yes completely wrapper free, running nutrition bars
• Get a bespoke Running Greener print added to your old favourite tee
• Meet and greet some amazing green runners, including the Spine Record holder
  Jasmin Paris and World Champion Triathlete Kate Strong.
• Share your ideas to help build a live illustration of what Running Greener means to you
• Drink delicious healthy Exhale coffee and much more….

Full line up to be announced soon.

Pain Free zone

Sponsored by

Our Biomechanics Assessment examines the major muscles, nerves and individual bone structures, such as the pelvis, spine, shoulders, knees and feet. Using normative values we determine areas of weakness or abnormal function to help steer clients to a pathway of pain-free function and improve performance. In addition we examine your Intrinsic Biomechanics, to assess potential risk of injury and performance limiters such as muscles not working properly or working too hard.

Book yourself in for a biomechanics assessment, testing either your:

1. Posture and foot mechanics using inclinometers 
2. Joint Force Profiling using dynamometers 
3. Performance Assessment using Force Plates.

The pain free clinic provides a comprehensive assessment to give an insight into your potential injury risk and ways in which you could improve your movement efficiency.

Book in for one, two or all three of our assessments to understand how and why your body moves. 

Anyone who books into an assessment will have the ability to have a call with the team after the weekend to see what measures can be taken to ensure pain free, efficient movement. 

Book your hip and knee assessment here: https://calendly.com/brick-programming/hip-and-knee-assessment

Book your ankle and foot assessment here: https://calendly.com/brick-programming/posture-and-foot-mechanics-assessment

Book your posture assessment here: https://calendly.com/brick-programming/postural-assessment

If you’re competitive, why not come down and try to set the record in our acceleration test. There are prizes up for grabs so don’t miss out!

For more information in advance, do not hesitate to reach out and email us on: [email protected] or check us out on instagram: @brickprogramming.

Multi-Day Ultra Running Masterclass

Sponsored by

Ourea Events

Ourea Events organises some of the world's most challenging and highly regarded multi-day ultra-running events. This includes the Montane Dragon’s Back Race®, the Cape Wrath Ultra® and the SILVA Northern Traverse®.

When the Dragon’s Back Race® was resurrected in 2012, no one could have predicted the impact and reach of this event within the worldwide trail and mountain running community. Ourea Events can rightfully claim to have played a pivotal role in the rise of ultra-running events and is widely acknowledged as the gold standard race organiser.

Multi-day ultras are famously hard to complete, but this doesn’t mean impossible. With encouragement, training and the right approach most capable runners will be able a start with a good chance of success.

In these Multi-Day Ultra Running Masterclass sessions, we draw upon the experience of past participants and experts so that you can unleash your true potential when you start your next multi-day ultra-race.

Saturday 

10:30 – Hugh Chatfield – Winner of the Dragon’s Back Race®

11:30 – Vassos Alexander – Dragon’s Back Race® participant, journalist and author

12:30 – Marcus Scotney – Winner of the Dragon’s Back Race® and Cape Wrath Ultra®

13:30 – Jo Meek – Winner of the Cape Wrath Ultra®

14:30 – Mzukisi ‘Zukie’ Tandathu – Dragon’s Back Race® participant and representative of the Black Trail Runners

15:30 – James Nobles  – Winner of the Dragon’s Back Race® and SILVA Northern Traverse™

Sunday 

11:30 – Robyn Cassidy – Winner of the Dragon’s Back Race®

13:30 – Lisa Watson – Winner of the Dragon’s Back Race® and SILVA Northern Traverse™

14:30 – Renee McGregor – Sport’s Dietitian, ultra-runner and author

15:00 – Jasmin Paris – Winner of the Dragon’s Back Race® and Co-founder of the Green Runners

15:30 - Beth Pascall – Dragon’s Back Race® participant and Bob Graham Round record holder

Donation Station

Sponsored by

Collections 4 Clothes

Collection Clothes Ltd trades as Collection 4 Clothes, and they are an ethical recycling business that give pre-loved items a second life, which in turn limits perfectly wearable clothes going to landfill.

Collection 4 Clothes provide a win-win clothes recycling solution that their team are immensely proud of. They do their bit to help the environment, build the funds of charities, and recycle items to give them a new lease of life.

Collection4Clothes+ have been the recipient of the Birmingham Children’s Hospital 100 Heroes award, an award that recognises the biggest fundraising efforts made by businesses and the public every year.

By filling the donation station with your preloved items, you are directly helping and supporting Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Check out Collections 4 Clothes on Facebook, X and Instagram.

What you can put into the collection station:

• Clothes
• Shoes
• Bags
• Accessories
• Unwanted Gifts

ultra awesome workshop Area

The Ultra Awesome Workshop Area is an interactive area designed for you to learn everything and anything about trail and ultra running.

Check back to this page for more information soon.

the ocr zone

Sponsored by

OCR Zone Sponsor

The Wolf Run

K30

The Wolf Run is an exhilarating outdoor fitness adventure that combines all the best features of mud, water, woodland trails and epic obstacles.

It’s an extraordinary opportunity for individuals to break free from the confines of everyday life and immerse themselves in our natural surroundings, achieve personal/team goals and enjoy a festival type atmosphere where runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.

the travellator

Have you got what it takes to beat the travellator at the show? We can't wait to see your attempts, fails and victories (hopefully) on stand C10!

Trail Running Zone

Sponsored by

Sponsor

Harrier Trail Running

M60 & N60

Join Harrier Trail Running for expert talks, kit guidance and all things trails. We will be hosting some big names in trail, fell and ultra running with top tips and stories. There will also be exciting competitions and giveaways. If you are looking for guidance on how to get into trail running, or you're a seasoned pro we are here for you. Find your perfect race vest, get started with poles and a whole host of other exciting things for trail, fell and ultra runners

Take a look at the schedule from the 2024 show:

Saturday 20th January

10am - Dan Summers - How To Run with Poles

11am - Gary House - How To Back Yourself and Build Confidence for Events

12pm - Dan Summers - How To Run with Poles

1pm - Gary House - How to build a great social media following without having a meltdown

2pm - Loyd Purvis - Trail Running for Adventure 

3pm - Keri Wallace - Training and Racing as a Parent

Sunday 21st January

10am - Kate Parker - How To Run with Poles

11am - Rhys Jenkins - Ultra running Q&A, Setting and achieving BIG goals

12pm - Keri Wallace - Training and Racing as a Parent

1pm - Kate Parker - How To Run with Poles

2pm - Loyd Purvis - Trail Running for Adventure

iFoot Healthcare - Foot Scanning & Bespoke Orthotic

Sponsored by

iFoot are the only clinic in the country that offers Footcare, Bespoke Orthotics, Foot Scanning, Shockwave Therapy and a Bespoke Shoe Service. If you are in pain or you are suffering with your feet and you have reached the end of the road then look no further!

Shockwave Therapy Treatment -

The Miracle Cure! Works on any part of the body. Repairs damaged muscles and soft tissue and gives relief almost immediately. It relieves pain such as arthritic joints & gout. Carpal tunnel, bakers Cyst.

Foot Scanning -

This enables us to see a better understanding of the way your body is performing relating to your gait.  It gives Enertor who make our orthotics graphs to study and 3d images with a video to give you the best devices possible.  Foot Scanning is as close to that of a 3rd of a human hair which gives you confidence in us and the technology that we use. Leg discrepancy and many other factors are recorded and picked up from scanning the feet and this cannot be done when using treadmills, foam boxes and heating devices which are moulded to the foot  When looking at your scan we can diagnose your problem and then go onto giving you your bespoke product or treatment.

Bespoke Orthotics -

We upholster and make custom made orthotics. Enertor is the manufacturer. Our foot specialist works very closely with Bente who is the founder of Enertor. We listen to our customers which enables us to build a treatment plan and then to create your devices, you will need a consultation and a foot scan for us to do this.

Home Fitness Zone

Sponsored by

Come to stand F70 with Powerhouse Fitness for your chance to win a brand NEW Taurus Elite Rowing machine, worth £699. If you think you can row 200m blind folded and stop exactly on the 200m mark then come along and give this a go. Whilst you’re here, why not also compete in our "versus" challenge and go head-to-head to win a variety of prizes! 

Try out our equipment with help at hand to answer any questions you may have. We will have a variety of Rowing Machines, Exercise Bikes, Air Bikes, Free Weights, Functional Kit and Multi-Gyms to give visitors a chance to use a range of our products. 

We look forward to seeing you at the National Running Show 2023.

The Run Club Hub By England Athletics

Sponsored by

Run Club Hub Sponsor

England Athletics

G60 & G70

The meeting place for all running communities.

Heading to The National Running Show with your run club or part of a club or community? Make the most of our Run Club Hub! The Hub will be the home for runners to chat with members of their running club or other clubs.

Giving you a chance to put faces to names to faces as you will be able to meet up with members of your online running community who you may have not actually met before!

zenb seating area

Sponsored by

Catch ZENB at the National Running show, where we will be serving free hot samples of our award-winning high protein, 100% yellow pea pasta, combined with one of our whole vegetable Gourmet Sauces.

You will also be able to purchase ZENB products, including our brand-new Agile Bowls and Everyday Shopper and enter our exciting competition to win a trip to Barcelona!

Food bank donation drop off point

Supporting

The UK is seeing record numbers of people needing a foodbank, people who are struggling financially due to the cost-of-living crisis and finding themselves having to choose whether to heat their home or eat. Foodbanks provide nutritionally balanced emergency food parcels and support to local people who are referred to them in a crisis working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. The National Running Show is proud to be supporting the running community to help the local community by having a Food Bank Donation Drop Off Point at the show. We are asking visitors to bring donations, from the list below, along to the show to be shared between Sparkhill and Kingfisher foodbanks in Birmingham. Please join us in supporting those in need.

Recycling Centre

Sponsored by

Preloved Sports is a Community Interest Company aiming to reduce unnecessary waste heading to landfill by reselling your Preloved Sports clothing, shoes and accessories, raising money for charity and supporting individuals in need.

We understand that cycling, running and fitness in general has become extremely popular and we  know how important fitness is to improve a person’s mental health. Unfortunately, with this increased popularity, comes an increase in unnecessary waste. 

We can all play our part in helping reduce unnecessary waste, protecting our local environment and preserving what we can for future generations. You can help us achieve our mission by:

1. Donating your Preloved Sports clothing, footwear and accessories to us. We love giving your Preloved Sports items a new home, either by reselling on our online shop so others can benefit from them, whilst donating the profits to charity, or redistributing the items to charities and organisations who help those in need.

2. Looking for a bargain? Our range of Preloved items is ever changing, some of which have never been worn. You can get a great deal and our profits are donated to charity.

3. By donating and buying with Preloved Sports, you are helping reduce the amount of waste entering landfill, protecting your local environment.

Preloved Sports aims to create a circular economy and make running, cycling and fitness, more accessible to others.

You can donate your Preloved Sports clothes, footwear and accessories at our stand at The National Running Show. Please ensure trainers are paired and that all items donated are clean. 

The Podiatry clinic

Sponsored by

Formthotics UK are delighted to be sponsoring the podiatry clinic at The National Running Show.

We’ll have our team of podiatrists on hand conducting free assessments for anyone who would like to find out more about how their feet function and how they can look after them while they stay active and healthy.

We’ll be offering fully custom fitted Formthotics from the stand, giving all day comfort with the leading, evidence based custom devices.

Parkour Playground

Sponsored by

Freerunning & Parkour workshops aimed at developing functional strength and fitness, balance, spatial awareness, agility, coordination, precision, control and creative vision required to achieve the movement, whilst at the same time aiming to build confidence, determination, self-discipline and self-reliance, and a responsibility for one’s actions.

Check out the schedule for the weekend:

Saturday & Sunday

10:00 – 10:45     Live Parkour Performance

11:00 – 11:45     Parkour Workshop

12:45 – 13:15     Live Parkour Performance

13:30 – 14:00     Parkour Workshop

14:15 – 14:45     Live Parkour Performance

15:00 – 15:30     Parkour Workshop

13:45 – 16:15     Live Parkour Performance

16:30 – 17:00     Parkour Workshop

Jog-on running shoe recyCling bins

Sponsored by

Sponsor

JOG ON

JogOn –  removing 1 million pairs of running shoes from landfill. It is estimated that over 30m pairs of running shoes end up in landfill every year. Running shoes may have lost their usefulness to runners, but the shoes are still perfectly useful and wearable.

Actions:

Simply bring your old running shoes to a collection bin at The National Running Show or send your shoes direct to the JogOn HQ. Tie your running shoes together at the laces and make sure that they are tied tightly so that they do not come apart in transit.

What happens to the shoes:

We collect them and sort them, they are shipped to over 15 distribution points across Africa and South America. The shoes go to charities, NGOs and Disaster recovery zones when requests are made through charities.

Charge up and chill out with Actiph

Sponsored by Actiph Water

Sponsored by Actiph Water

Actiph Water invite you to our charge-up and chill out zone!

Actiph Water is Europe’s leading alkaline ionised water, supercharged to a pH of 9+ to help consumers charge up and achieve more every day.

We welcome you to come and take a seat on one of our colourful deck chairs, put your feet up and take a relaxing minute or two. We have a diverse range of healthy, function beverages we can offer you to keep you hydrated throughout the day.

We will be sampling all our products and are keen to hear your thoughts. Equally any questions, come and say hi to the team, we’ll be more than happy to help!

Discover your running identity with Arion

Sponsored by

Arion

We can learn a lot about you in just fifty steps…

🦶 We can generate your unique digital footstrike and gait analysis.

❤️‍🩹We can show you any potential injury risks through our predicted bioload.

🥇 We can produce over a dozen individual movements metrics to assess performance.

All of this data is unique to you and unique to the shoes on your feet. Its time you discovered your unique Running Identity!

Come and visit the ARION Exhibition at the national running show where you will have the opportunity to test multiple running shoes to see which is best suited to your unique running identity and get your results instantly sent to your phone

The Ice Bath challenge

Sponsored by

The Ice Bath Co provide cold water emersion to the masses. With the first Smart Ice Bath to the market, we are providing Ice Baths down to 2C that can be controlled from your mobile. During the National Running Show we will have a fully running Ice Bath for you to come and experience the cold waters for yourself and guided through the process by our team at The Ice Bath Co.

Can ice baths help you burn body fat? New research says yes. The authors of a new review published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health say that taking a dip in cold water may be just the thing if you are looking to reduce the amount of unhealthy body fat that you have. Healthline

CPR workshop

CPR with Muriel Dempsie

L56

Sign up for a live demonstration with Muriel Dempsie followed by some hands-on practice of how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and use an AED (automated external defibrillator) which will mean you leave the show equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to potentially save a life.

When not running (or skipping) she works as a nurse lecturer. Cardiac care remains her passion and she delivers CPR/defibrillation training to friends and fellow runners overseas as she firmly believes everyone should know what to do in the event of being faced with a person in sudden cardiac arrest. She states ‘equipping every runner with the confidence and skills to save a life can only further enhance what is already a fantastic, positive community’.

A sudden cardiac arrest is a serious emergency and can happen at anytime. Bystanders must act quickly in order to improve the chance of survival. The skills required are quick to learn and easy to do.

Check back to this space closer to the show to book your CPR Workshop.

Wings for Life Massages

Sponsor

Wings for Life World Run

E70

Free Spinal Assessments and Massages with Wings for Life

The Wings for Life World Run Stand will be offering free spinal assessments followed by a 5-10 minute massage.

The Wings for Life World Run is a unique running event that takes place virtually on Sunday 4th May 2025. It’s an event like no other – everyone starts at the same time, worldwide – AND it raises money to help find a cure for spinal cord injury. Professional athletes, fun runners and total beginners are all in it together against the Catcher Car. The moving finish line (the Catcher Car) begins its pursuit 30 minutes after the start of the race, passing runners and wheelchair users one after the other until the race is over. It’s a race for anyone, where everyone wins!

The best bit?  100% of entry fees and donations goes directly to spinal cord research to find a cure for spinal cord injury.  Red Bull brings this amazing event to life by covering all admin costs of the event and the Wings for Life charity itself.

So if you fancy a spinal assessment and/or massage make your way to the Wings for Life World Run Stand over the weekend.

Pilates Studio

Sponsored by

Pilates Zone Sponsor

Pilates For Runners

M42

Stuck in a cycle of running injuries and niggles? Just want to get out and enjoy running consistently?

Not sure what to do, or where to start to support your running? If this sounds familiar then Pilates for Runners could help you!

Come and find us and try one of the following FREE taster sessions we’re doing over the weekend:

Single Leg Stability

 Foot, Calf and Ankle Strength (great if you get tight calves!)

Essential Strength for Runners

5 Great Stretches for Runners

Core for Runners

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Sports Tours International Travel Centre

Sponsored by

Sports Tours International

N20

The Sports Tours International Group are delighted to be able to bring their dedicated Sports Tours International Travel Centre to the Running Show in Birmingham for the first time.

Sports Tours International are the active lifestyle community’s specialist travel and tour operator bringing the very best in worldwide Marathon Tours and the World’s largest active lifestyle resort at Club La Santa in Lanzarote to attendees of The Running Show.  As a special show offer, we are delighted to be able to offer all attendees the chance to attend this year’s BMW Berlin Marathon, which is a truly legendary event, for those who book with us on-site at the show. Not only is it one of the 6 World Marathon Majors, but it is currently the Marathon World record course, and known as the fastest marathon in the world!  So, if it’s your first marathon or if you want to improve your marathon time, this is the perfect event to do so! Also, the Travel Centre will provide the opportunity to book a stay at the world-famous sports resort based in Lanzarote, Club La Santa, the perfect year-round destination for both training and relaxing. Ideal for groups, families, couples, and individuals who can experience this not to be missed active lifestyle resort at a dedicated Running Show package rate.   

Sports Tours International will be offering prizes for Running Show attendees who enter our competition on site and pre-event so watch this space!

The National Running Show Shop

If you missed your chance to get your National Running Show merchandise at the show, head over to our shop to order on your way home!

*Slogans by WorryLessDesigns

VIP Lounge

The VIP lounge, found at stand P50, will play host to our speakers and VIP ticket holders whilst providing a moment of respite from the busy show floor.

With comfortable seating and refreshments available, the lounge will give our VIP visitors a chance to network, meet like-minded people, mingle with our speakers and reboot before heading back out into the event.

VIP visitors will also have special goodie-bags with all sorts of run-themed products.

Kids Zone

Sponsor

funetics

Your child’s lifelong love of being active starts at the National Running Show 2025 on stand G80!

funetics is a fun and inclusive kids' athletics programme

funetics is created by England Athletics to help 4-11 year old children across the country to learn, develop and practice running, jumping and throwing skills all year round, for a healthy confident future.

Helping children to have fun whilst getting active, funetics provides a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children to develop fundamental movement skills and confidence to help support them in a different sports in the future, or prepare them to move into a Track and Club environment

funetics - Fun Kids Athletics Programme For 4-11 Year Olds

The Bra Fitting Bar

Sponsored by

Bra Bar Sponsor

boobydoo

E2

The Events Village

The Event Village Sponsor

RaceNation

C30 & D40

Plan your 2025 Running Calendar at The Events Village. Powered by RaceNation - one of the industry's leading event registration platforms - The Events Village will enable visitors to discuss, identify and sign up for a myriad of events happening throughout the UK in 2025.

Centrally within The Events Village sits the iconic interactive map. Use this to find an event in a suitable location, then simply scan the unique QR code to bring up all of the event information - including booking links - so that you can make the most of any exclusive promotions. The Events Village also plays host to a number of "pods" where you can meet Race Directors, ask questions about their events and register in person.

RaceNation is a leading Event Registration Platform with fully-integrated Fundraising capabilities and an innovative Event Day App. RaceNation is the platform of choice for thousands of endurance and charity event organisers.

List your event here.

The Strength Zone

Sponsored by

Renovate Wellness

• Are you one of the 80% of runners who get injured every year?
• Are you fed up of constant niggles interfering with your training and preventing you from achieving your running goals?
• Spent more time cheering on your friends rather than participating in events?

Running, especially long distance running is catabolic – it breaks down muscle! Without running specific strength training you will gradually get weaker and injuries will become the norm. Strength and conditioning training is ESSENTIAL to help you avoid injury and run faster, further and stronger and smash your running goals!

Renovate Wellness is a boutique gym set up by physiotherapist and avid runner Nicky Edwards (who is speaking at the show) and her physiotherapist husband to help support runners of all abilities to reach their full potential. Whether that be participating in their first park run, running their first ½ or full marathon, or trying to smash a new PB over a particular distance.

‘Renovate on Demand’ is our brand new online service offering physiotherapist designed exercise videos specifically for runners. Choose from a quick 5min blast to a full 45min workout. There’s a huge variety to choose from such as Pilates, HIIT, Kettle bells, Body Weight Training, Low impact Strength Training, Resistance Band sessions, Flexibility & Stretching sessions, Running Form drills and so much more!

At the show we are hosting FREE mini sessions for you to join in and experience the benefits of ‘renovating’ your body!

Timetable coming soon…

The Running Track

Try out the latest running shoes and see how they perform on the running track.

The Run Cafe

The Run Café, at the centre of the show, is a great meeting point and the perfect place for a community catch up! Come and meet other visitors while you relax, unwind and refuel with our selection of vegan food and drinks available to buy. Should you wish to purchase non-vegan food and snacks, these will be available towards the back of the show.

Steve Cram Training Camps

Steve Cram Training Camps

K20

Sponsored by Steve Cram Training Camps

The Steve Cram Training Camp LIVE will be delivering a snapshot of what these fantastic coaching and training weekends offer annually. Steve will be on hand with many of the Camp regular contributors answering questions and offering advice from all areas of running training. Whatever your level, Steve’s ethos is that we can learn from the Elite’s, and the training camp weekends do exactly that in some of the UK’s most stunning surroundings. The live sessions run across both days to be announced soon.

Gait Analysis

Sponsored by

Chiltern Physiotherapy

Your feet are the foundation for your entire body. Poor foot position can cause pain in your feet, knees, hips and lower back, as well as balance issues and poor posture. So many runners suffer recurrent niggles and injuries that could be prevented by correct foot position and biomechanics.

Specialist custom 3D printed orthotics loved by elite athletes but beneficial for EVERYONE!

Phits 3D printed insoles are the choice of elite athletes such as Lily Partridge, Charlotte Purdue, Aly Dixon, Natasha Cockram, Tom Evans, Ben Connor and Steph Davis.

Orthotic assessment with our expert Phits™ certified physiotherapists includes a gait analysis using a high speed footscan® (force platform) system that monitors the mechanics of your feet to identify any asymmetries or abnormalities, providing detailed information that simply cannot be seen with the human eye. The footscan® technology intuitively translates this dynamic data into the Phits Insole design to complement the expert knowledge of our physiotherapists and your personalised orthotics are then 3D printed to fit your exact requirements.

Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, our 3D printed Phits insoles will help your feet adopt the correct foot position, improve your movement efficiency and minimise your risk of injury. They are protected by D3O®, the leading impact protection material, which offers maximal shock absorption, comfort and extreme durability.

Orthotics can reduce pain by relieving pressure from the painful areas. The footscan® (force platform) system highlights where the forces are transmitted through your feet while you are in motion. We are able to see areas of excessive force that can be source of your problems and reduce these forces with orthotics to prevent problems before they even happen.

Orthotics aren’t just beneficial for pain relief, they are widely used as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of injury, minimise fatigue and improve running performance.

No two feet are the same – including yours! Unlike ‘off the shelf’ orthotics, our Phits™ orthotics are specific to each individual foot, and not a ‘generic’ pair.

The Trail & Ultra Stage

Sponsored by

Ultra & Trail Stage Sponsor

ERDINGER Alkoholfrei

M20

Ultra & Trail Stage Sponsor

13 Valleys

The Ultra & Trail Stage is sponsored by Erdinger Alkoholfrei and 13 Valleys Ultra. The Ultra & Trail Stage boasts the very best speakers from the world of Ultra as well as book signings, workshops, panels and the opportunity for off-the-record chats with your favourite runners and authors.

Whether you are ultra-curious and don't know where to start, or about to take on your 10th hundred miler, there is something for everyone. The Ultra & Trail Stage is THE place to come and ask questions, learn loads and meet your heroes over an Erdinger beer and a chat.

Our 2024 Ultra & Trail Stage hosts were David Hellard, Jody Raynsford & Sophie Power who welcomed to the stage an array of speakers such as Vassos Alexander, Jasmin Paris, Allie Bailey to name a few.

Check back to this space in the lead up to the show to view the 2025 schedule!

Running Skills Theatre

The Running Skills Theatre offers you practical advice from a wide range of expert speakers.

This is your opportunity to find out how to run better, how to recover faster, how to pace yourself and how to manage your nutrition. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions after each presentation.

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by

Inspiration Stage Sponsor

High 5

B50

Inspiration Stage Sponsor

Great Run Series

D40

Inspiration Stage Sponsor

SPORTSSHOES.COM

At the Inspiration Stage, sponsored by Great Run Company, Sportsshoes.com and High 5, you can get inspired by listening to some of the greatest runners of our time. Find out what motivates them, hear them share their stories and join the debate with a range of panel sessions. This stage is a popular feature of the show. There is also an opportunity to meet the celebrities after they have spoken in our ‘meet and greet’ area. This is your chance to get an autograph and that all important selfie.