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Lincoln Three Hills Challenge

Running Imp is proud to be sponsoring the Lincoln Three Hills Challenge, taking place on the 15th of September. Continue reading to find out more about this event and what Running Imp can do for you.

Run For All Bury 10K

Running Imp is honoured once again to be working alongside Run For All, this time for the Bury 10K which took place on the 15th September 2019. Continue reading here to find out more on the Bury 10K.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | February 2019

Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month 2019, Leigh-Deanne North!

London Landmarks Half Marathon Medal named Medal of the Year!

The Running Bible has announced Running Imp's London Landmarks Half Marathon Medal as the Medal of the Year 2018!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | January 2019

Congratulations to our First Employee of the Month of 2019, our favourite Senior Stock Controller Steve Smith!

Triathlon North Africa - The Sahara Triathlon

Running Imp - The Official Medal & T-Shirt Supplier for the 2019 Jane Tomlinson's Run For All, Asda Foundation Series

Running Imp provide new-look t-shirts and medals for 2019 Asda Foundation Series  Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All are pleased to announce Running Imp as the sole t-shirt and medal suppliers of the not-for-profit 2019 Asda Foundation Series.  The Lincoln-based event supplier will provide t-shirts and medals for Run For All’s Fun Runs, 10Ks, Half Marathons and the flagship Asda Foundation Yorkshire Marathon this year.  “It’s great to support Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All who, through their popular charity runs, help raise money for some very deserving causes”, said Kieron Salmons, Sales Executive of Running Imp.  “We aim to bring a fresh look to each and every event of the Asda Foundation Series and are excited by the challenge.”  Leanne Seward, Relationships & Marketing Executive at Run For All, added: “The medals and t-shirts have already been designed and I think that our runners will be really excited about this year being a little bit different.  “Each t-shirt, and especially medal, has been modelled to exemplify each city and town’s identity through iconic, much-loved landmarks.”  Runners will be able to get their hands on these new-look goodies at events across the UK starting at the City of Lincoln 10K on 7th April and finishing in Yorkshire for the Marathon on 20th October.  Find out more about the 2019 Asda Foundation Series - https://www.runforall.com/events/overview/calendar-of-events/

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance | 2019 Charity of the Year

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance | Charity of the Year 2019 Running Imp have pledged to raise valuable funds in celebration of The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance 25th Anniversary providing a lifesaving service every day to the people of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Employee Of The Year - 2018

We have two worthy winners again for Employee of the Year! 

Employee Of The Month - November 2018

We have two worthy winners again for November! 

Employee Of The Month - October 2018

We have two worthy winners again this month! 

Employee Of The Month - September 2018

September - Employee of the Month!

Employee Of The Month - August 2018

We have two worthy winners for our August Employee of the Month Award! 

Employee Of The Month - July 2018

We have two worthy winners again for last month!

Employee of the Month - June 2018

We've got two 'Employee of the Month' Winners again this month! 

Official Press Release on The National Running Conference in partnership with Running Imp

It is both a pleasure and an honour to announce that Running Imp is the Official Partner to the National Running Conference 2019. 

Employee of the Month - May 2018

We've got two 'Employee of the Month' winners this month! 

Our part in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon

Running Imp were absolutely delighted to have played a part in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon.

Running Imp become Official Sponsors to Lincoln City Football Club Fan's Player Scheme!

Today we became Official Sponsors to the Lincoln City Football Club Fan’s Player Scheme for the 2018/19 Season! 

Employee of the Month - April 2018

With the huge honour of being part of the London Marathon last month, there were plenty of candidates who deserved to win April’s ‘Employee of the Month’.

Running Imp Official Press Release for the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon

Lincoln based company Running Imp are proud to be the Official Medal Supplier to the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon for the first time.

Employee of the Month - March 2018

A huge congratulations to this month's Employee of the Month winner - our Sales Executive, Beatrice! 

Employee of the Month - February 2018

February's Employee of the Month winner is Sophie Green from our Customer Care and Administration department!

Hosting a Colour Run | Everything You Need to Know!

When it comes to fundraising, it is important to host innovative events that will encourage people to dig deep.

Running Imp produce stunning medal for The Vitality Big Half

We are excited to have produced another stunning medal, this time for the Vitality Big Half. The Vitality Big Half is a new one day festival centred around the half marathon distance, created by London Marathon Events Ltd, in partnership with Sported.

Happy National Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Here at Running Imp, we strive to be a company that always gives back. Back in 2009, we introduced our ‘Charity of the Year’ scheme which has the company taking part in fundraising activities across the year to raise money for a specific charity.

Valentine's Celebrations at Running Imp

It was Valentine’s Day this week so to ‘share the love’ we hosted a charity day for our 2018 Charity of the Year MattDotCom!

30 Years of Running Imp

This year we are celebrating 30 wonderful years of Running Imp. As a company, we have gone from strength to strength over the years and now in 2018, we stand as a team of over 60 staff supplying high-quality event supplies and bespoke medals to events worldwide. But where did it all start?

Employee of the Month - January 2018

The first "Employee of the Month" winner for 2018 is our Stock Controller James!

Congratulations Fiona and Michael on the safe arrival of baby Theo!

We are delighted to announce that Fiona and Michael, our Purchasing & Bespoke Medals Manager and Head of Production have welcomed their beautiful baby boy into the world!

Exclusive Lincoln City FC shirt goes under the hammer at this year's Annual City of Lincoln Freemen's Gild dinner

Our CEO Chris Illsley will be auctioning a special Lincoln City FC shirt, signed by the team and management at this year's Annual City of Lincoln Freemen's Gild dinner, taking place tomorrow night at Bishop Grosseteste University.

A Surprise Visit From Ruddocks!

Today we had a surprise visit from Paul Banton, the Managing Director for Ruddocks – and he brought with him a superb-looking cake for us!

Running Imp Hand Over Official £19,000 Cheque To Meningitis Research Foundation

Today we officially handed over the £19,000 cheque to Cecily Morgan who is the Corporate and Major Gifts Fundraiser for our former Charity of the Year, Meningitis Research Foundation!

Blue Monday - First fundraising day of 2018

Here at Running Imp we turned the dreaded ‘Blue Monday’ into a positive, holding the first fundraising day of 2018 - all in aid of our charity of the year, Mattdotcom!

Running Imp are now the kit sponsor to one of Lincoln City FC’s newest signings!

Running Imp are delighted to announce that we are now the kit sponsor for one of Lincoln City FC’s latest signings Lee Frecklington!

The Running Imp Charity of the Year 2018!

It is a pleasure to announce that MattDotCom will be Running Imp’s Charity of the Year 2018!

Running Imp becomes the Official Medal Supplier to the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon

Running Imp are absolutely delighted to announce that our Bespoke Medals division is now the official medal supplier to the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon.

Two New Promotions at Running Imp

We are delighted to welcome two new promotions within the team that we know will support the continuous growth of the company.