Irish Running Show Partners
We are thrilled to have the support of these organisations and charities.
Athletics NI are thrilled to partner with the NI Running Show, a flagship event that celebrates the vibrant running community across Northern Ireland. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to promoting athletics at all levels, from grassroots to elite performance.Together, we're fostering a love for running, supporting athletes, and inspiring more people to embrace an active lifestyle. The NI Running Show is an invaluable platform for connecting enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders, and we are proud to be a part of its success.
Declan Leung, Development Manager, Athletics NI
“parkrun is thrilled to support the NI Running Show 2026, a landmark event that celebrates the running community and encourages everyone to get involved. This collaboration embodies our shared commitment to inclusivity and inspiring active lifestyles. We can’t wait to be part of this incredible event!"
Matt Shields, parkrun
Partners
Run Republic
Media Partner
Your ultimate community of running in Ireland! News, blogs, training tips, race reports, and a massive race calendar.
Sport for Business
Media Partner
Connecting leaders across sport, business, media and government through insight, access and community.
Running Industry Alliance
Partner
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) brings together multiple sectors of the running industry to amplify the collective power of insight and information among its members, creating opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Any Given Runday
Podcast Partner
The Any Given Runday Podcast, hosted by Eric Lawless and Sean Coffey, is the leading destination for the Irish running community. Our mission is to provide a relaxed, conversational space where runners of all levels can find inspiration in the authentic stories of struggle and triumph. We've built a highly engaged and loyal community that trusts us to deliver valuable content every week.
Idiots Go Running
Podcast Partner
Idiots Go Running – Colin & Andrew Goodman Two brothers taking on ultras the idiot way: Colin trains hard with MS, Andrew barely trains at all. From the NI100 to one infamous DNF, marathons, global podcast banter, and now planning a massive 2026 fundraising challenge—expect laughs, honesty, and plenty of craic
Charity Partners
Pieta
Our official charity partner for the event is Pieta, who provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of their services are provided free of charge, and no referral is needed.
More than 41,000 hours of free professional therapy are provided through Pieta’s services each year with over 6,000 people receiving ongoing support through Pieta’s therapy services - over one third of them are u18.
75% of Pieta’s annual income comes from community fundraising and donations
Charity Registration No. CHY16913. Charities Regulatory Authority No. 20062026.Company Registration No. 405780 (Republic of Ireland)
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