News & Updates
Get the latest on new Running Industry Association member benefits and initiatives, on general news and updates within the RIA, and stay up to date on our continuing efforts to support the run specialty channel.
The RIA Welcomes Lizzy Peper as Member Services Manager
Lizzy’s career journey began as an athlete, competing in track and cross country at Marist College while pursuing her BA in Communications. Her passion for running led her to Charm City Run in Baltimore, where she served as Senior Marketing Manager. She then parlayed her success at Charm City Run into a marketing director role at Upper Quadrant.
The RIA’s sole purpose is to drive the running industry forward. We do this by helping members maintain healthy, profitable businesses through financial benefits, innovative commerce tools, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and peer support.
This blog provides the latest in news and updates for the specialty run channel.
President's Letter: Rekindling the Passion that Brought us Here
I started and walked away from a draft of this letter multiple times before finding direction and focus. After a call with John Benedict I was reminded to reflect on what Specialty Run has meant to...
Registration for the 2025 RIA Summit is now open for retailers
Join us in Atlanta from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Westin Buckhead for a truly transformative event. With a focus on INNOVATION, this year’s Summit will bring together top brands, industry lea...
President's Letter: 2024 Year in Review
When I penned my opening letter to our membership in February, I had no idea just how quickly the year would go by. Now, as we prepare to welcome a new RIA President and board, I want to take a mom...
