The National Running Show marks its monumental 10-year celebration with the box office now officially open! Taking place across the weekend of 30-31 January 2027 at the NEC Birmingham, the milestone event features a limited £5 launch ticket offer using code LAUNCH . Celebrations will continue across both days including an exclusive after-hours party, a special 10 year showcase event entrance and more to be announced!
For ten incredible years, a single weekend in January has been the epicentre of the UK running community and mandatory fixture on calendars. Now, the National Running Show is gearing up for its most exciting edition yet.
Returning to the NEC Birmingham, the nation’s largest community-focused running show which routinely attracts in excess of 30,000 enthusiasts celebrates a full decade of milestones, personal bests, and high-fives. It throws its biggest celebration in style as tickets go live!
Beyond pace and pride lies a deeper sense of belonging. The weekend is built on sharing, caring, supporting, and exchanging ideas, tips, routes, nutrition, challenges, and equipment. A palpable energy fills the venue when people with shared passions come together under one roof.
What a summer it has been for track and field! From breathtaking, record-shattering distance runs at the European Athletics Championships to Josh Kerr electrifying the London Diamond League by smashing the men’s one-mile world record, the energy in British athletics has never been higher.
That world-class excitement is moving from the track to the stage. The National Running Show 2027 is bringing together an extraordinary line-up of athletics icons, legendary pioneers, and trusted experts to share their training secrets, elite insights, and inspiring journeys.
Leading the roster is reigning Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson, alongside multiple European and Commonwealth medallist Eilish McColgan and legendary para-athletics pioneer Jonnie Peacock. Adding to the elite competitive insight is rising Great Britain marathon star and elite coach Alfie Manthorpe. Popular broadcast personalities and avid runners Jenni Falconer and Sophie Raworth will also take to the stage, joined by Run Dem Crew founder Charlie Dark MBE, and influential running figures Dea Kato, Shakira Akabusi, and Lillie Bleasdale.
The collective expertise deepens with a brilliant cohort of community leaders, coaches, and sports science specialists dedicated to making running accessible and performance-driven for everyone. Renowned performance coach and BBC contributor Arj Thiruchelvam leads the technical and scientific discussions alongside injury and wellness advocates Pippa Woolven and Halima Khan. The line-up is rounded out by inspiring community trailblazers Dawn Nunes, Zawar Khan, Semeena Khan, Minreet Kaur, Pritpal Kaur, and the famously resilient ‘Sikh Kangaroo’ Rajinder Singh, each bringing unique perspectives on endurance, inclusivity, and the profound joy of movement.
The ideal way to kickstart your 2027 race plans and nail your preparation. Imagine a real-life running hivemind where over 220 specialist brands, expert speakers, top podcasters, industry leaders, and race directors come together with over 30,000 fellow runners to guide and motivate you. From track to trail, this is your best opportunity to speak directly with the people in the know. You can find out exactly which race pack is right for you, how to master your fuelling strategy, what data you should track, and whether supershoes are right for your specific goals.
The National Running Show is an immersive event for runners, featuring top-tier speakers on the Inspiration Stage, Trail & Ultra Stage and Running Skills Theatre alongside exclusive meet-and-greets with athletic heroes. Beyond listening to legends, visitors can refine their performance through expert gait analysis, a dedicated Bra Bar, and extensive, hands-on advice from industry professionals.
The action-packed weekend offers fun and unique experiences for all ages and abilities, from tackling the Skechers Travelator and testing yourself in a Guinness World Record challenge to learning vital skills in CPR workshops. With specialist areas including a Kids Zone, Pilates studio, and the bustling Run Club Hub, there is a limitless amount of energy for attendees to soak up.
Make your way for to the home of runners and be part of this special celebration. Secure weekend tickets with the limited £5 launch ticket offer using code LAUNCH.
