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Employee Of The Month - August 2018
We have two worthy winners for our August Employee of the Month Award!
Read more...Posted on:04 September 2018 -
Employee Of The Month - July 2018
We have two worthy winners again for last month!
Read more...Posted on:08 August 2018 -
Employee of the Month - June 2018
We've got two 'Employee of the Month' Winners again this month!
Read more...Posted on:04 July 2018 -
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.
Read more...Posted on:22 June 2018 -
Employee of the Month - May 2018
We've got two 'Employee of the Month' winners this month!
Read more...Posted on:07 June 2018 -
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.
Read more...Posted on:04 June 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:22 May 2018 -
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’.
Read more...Posted on:02 May 2018 -
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.
Read more...Posted on:16 April 2018 -
Employee of the Month - March 2018
A huge congratulations to this month's Employee of the Month winner - our Sales Executive, Beatrice!
Read more...Posted on:04 April 2018 -
Employee of the Month - February 2018
February's Employee of the Month winner is Sophie Green from our Customer Care and Administration department!
Read more...Posted on:04 March 2018 -
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.
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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.
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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.
Read more...Posted on:19 February 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:16 February 2018 -
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?
Read more...Posted on:01 February 2018 -
Employee of the Month - January 2018
The first "Employee of the Month" winner for 2018 is our Stock Controller James!
Read more...Posted on:01 February 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:26 January 2018 -
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.
Read more...Posted on:26 January 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:25 January 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:25 January 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:16 January 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:12 January 2018 -
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!
Read more...Posted on:08 January 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.
Read more...Posted on:02 January 2018 -
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.
Read more...Posted on:02 January 2018 -
Running Imp become the English Schools’ Football Association’s Official Medal Supplier
It is a pleasure to announce that Running Imp have become the Official Medal Supplier for the English Schools’ Football Association’s (ESFA) 2017-18 season.
Read more...Posted on:07 December 2017 -
A Festive Food Day at Running Imp!
Today we took part in our final fundraising day to raise money for our Charity of the Year the Meningitis Research Foundation.
Read more...Posted on:07 December 2017 -
Employee of the Month - November 2017
We are pleased to announce that November’s ‘Employee of the Month’ winner is our Goods-In Operative, Aaron.
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Employee of the Month - October 2017
This month we have one extremely well-deserved ‘Employee of the Month’ winner- Administration Assistant, Alexis.
Read more...Posted on:01 November 2017 -
Running Imp take on Halloween
Today at Running Imp we’ve come to work in our spookiest outfits to raise money for our Charity of the Year, the Meningitis Research Foundation!
Read more...Posted on:31 October 2017 -
BTR Liverpool comes to Lincoln!
This week, Running Imp have been entertaining Alan and Yvonne Rothwell from BTR Liverpool, showing them the historical sites of Lincoln, and sharing the story behind the name of Running Imp, which was derived nearly thirty years ago!
Read more...Posted on:26 October 2017 -
Good luck to our Customer Care Sales Administration Manager, Jackie Dalton
The team at Running Imp today send our best wishes and good luck to our Customer Care Sales Administration Manager, Jackie Dalton, who is leaving the company after more than a decade.
Read more...Posted on:12 October 2017 -
Employee of the month – September 2017
This month we have two worthy winners for our 'Employee of the Month' honour – Telesales Advisor Georgia and Goods In Operative Simon.
Read more...Posted on:27 September 2017 -
Running Imp provide prizes for the St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Awards ceremony
With the St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Awards having taken place on September 14th, Running Imp provided the awards for the occasion. Our Charity of the Year in 2013, Running Imp still maintain close ties with St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice who provide outstanding compassionate care to elderly Lincolnshire residents.
Read more...Posted on:20 September 2017 -
Running Imp kick off Meningitis Awareness Week in style
With day one of Meningitis Awareness Week taking place on Monday, Running Imp ran a series of activities to raise funds for our Charity of the Year - the Meningitis Research Foundation. We actively support the charity after customers Alan and Ruth Glynn tragically lost their daughter Alexis Rose from meningitis at just 19 months in 2011.
Read more...Posted on:19 September 2017 -
Running Imp proud to sponsor the 2017 Lincoln Half Marathon
Soon taking place on Sunday 1st October, Running Imp are proud to be an official sponsor of the 2017 Lincoln Half Marathon. Organised by OSB Events, our sponsorship comes after supplying them with many products down the years.
Read more...Posted on:14 September 2017 -
Employee of the Month – August 2017
Running Imp are pleased to name Daniel Farmer our successful Employee of the Month for August 2017. Scooping the majority of the votes, Dan won thanks to his dedication and professionalism in successfully liaising with one of our farthest away clients from New Zealand.
Read more...Posted on:04 September 2017 -
Running Imp sponsoring t-shirts for Iain Maynard’s Holyhead to Lincoln challenge
Local ‘Fridge Man’ Iain Maynard is soon taking on an epic set of marathons from Holyhead to Lincoln and Running Imp are proudly sponsoring t-shirts for the event. Officially entitled A Challenge For Halle-Rose, the four-day event takes place on September 6th to raise funds for Iain’s young daughter Halle-Rose.
Read more...Posted on:31 August 2017 -
Running Imp to support Meningitis Awareness Week this September
With Meningitis Awareness Week taking place from September 18th to the 24th, Running Imp will be running a range of activities to support the campaign. Supporting the Meningitis Research Foundation as our Charity of the Year for 2017, we want to do our part to raise both funds and awareness of the disease.
Read more...Posted on:15 August 2017 -
Lincoln City FC to sport Running Imp logo for the first time tomorrow
Lincoln City FC will sport our Running Imp company logo for the first time in a competitive fixture tomorrow evening. Travelling away to Rotherham United in the first round of the Carabao Cup, the Millers’ home kit is red so the Imps will wear their black change strip for the first time this season.
Read more...Posted on:07 August 2017 -
We’re nearly 30-years-old! Lincoln City FC congratulate Running Imp
On the day that Lincoln City FC ran their 2017/18 season photo call, there was a special moment for Running Imp to savour. Soon celebrating our 30th anniversary in February 2018, Imps manager Danny Cowley and assistant manager Nicky Cowley posed for a picture with our CEO Chris Illsley.
Read more...Posted on:03 August 2017 -
Employee of the Month – July 2017
This July, we’ve awarded our Employee of the Month honour to Head of Accounts Justin O’Mahony.
Read more...Posted on:01 August 2017 -
Happy 30th birthday to Senior Manager Kate Jennett
From all of the team at Running Imp, we'd like to wish a happy birthday to our Senior Manager Kate Jennett!
Read more...Posted on:31 July 2017 -
Brand new Running Imp logo unveiled
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Running Imp logo for our internationally renowned running/charity supplies and event medals brand.
Read more...Posted on:29 July 2017 -
Running Imp successfully support local Get Fit Get Active event
Running Imp were delighted to support yet another event recently, this time in our home county of Lincolnshire. Leadenham Church of England Primary School recently ran their Get Fit Get Active event back on June 13th.
Read more...Posted on:24 July 2017 -
The Otter and River Run delighted with Running Imp’s service
Here at Running Imp, we love nothing more than receiving fantastic feedback from our customers. Recently supplying multiple products to The Otter and River Run 2017, event organiser Jo Earlam was delighted with our service.
Read more...Posted on:21 July 2017 -
Brand New Bespoke Medals website successfully launched
Our new and improved Bespoke Medals website is here! Fully responsive, it’s never been easier to buy Medals, Bespoke Items, Optional Extras and more! Supplying medals through Running Imp for over 29 years, view our internationally renowned products in stunning detail.
Read more...Posted on:20 July 2017 -
Running Imp sponsor Alexis Rose 10k Trail Race
It was an absolute pleasure for Running Imp to sponsor the Alexis Rose 10k Trail Race that took place at the weekend. Regular customers with Running Imp, Ruth and Alan Glynn tragically lost their daughter Alexis Rose from meningitis at just 19 months back in 2011.
Read more...Posted on:18 July 2017 -
Running Imp become Special Olympics GB's official medal supplier for 2017
We are delighted to announce we’ve now become Special Olympics GB’s official medal supplier for 2017. Our Bespoke Medals division will now proudly supply all of the medals and place awards for Special Olympics GB’s National Summer Games.
Read more...Posted on:10 July 2017 -
Running Imp donate City United Trophy for Lincoln United vs Lincoln City friendly
Running Imp are delighted to be donating The City United Trophy for Saturday’s pre-season friendly fixture between Lincoln United and Lincoln City FC.
Read more...Posted on:05 July 2017 -
Employee of the Month - June 2017
For the very first time, Running Imp have decided to award two winners for our Employee of the Month honour - both Robyn and Marc. Congratulations to the pair of you!
Read more...Posted on:04 July 2017 -
Running Imp become Lincoln City FC’s away shirt sponsor for 2017/18
Following Lincoln City FC’s history making 2016/17 season, Running Imp are thrilled to announce we have become the Imps’ official sponsor on the back of the away shirt for 2017/18.
Read more...Posted on:20 June 2017 -
Running Imp successfully teams up with the Maccabi GB Community Fun Run
Successfully taking place last Sunday, Running Imp were delighted to provide Maccabi GB with a timing clock and gantry for their 2017 Community Fun Run.
Read more...Posted on:19 June 2017 -
Running Imp medals showcased at first-ever 'Women Can Marathon'
Running Imp are delighted to have provided the medals for the first ever 'Women Can Marathon' that recently took place on May 28th.
Read more...Posted on:09 June 2017 -
Running Imp proudly sponsoring Lincoln United in 2017/18
Running Imp are proud to announce we’re sponsoring Lincoln United and Kallum Smith throughout 2017/18.
Read more...Posted on:08 June 2017 -
Employee of the Month – May 2017
We have awarded employee of the month to our Senior Purchasing Administrator Sophie Reynolds.
Read more...Posted on:05 June 2017 -
Running Imp - Special Olympics Great Britain
We’re thrilled to be appointed as the 2017 Official Medal Supplier to Special Olympics Great Britain, supplying all of the medals and place awards for their games in Sheffield.
Read more...Posted on:31 May 2017 -
BTR Liverpool - Run for the 96 5K
Running Imp have worked with Alan and Yvonne from BTR Liverpool for a number of years now, supplying them with their medals for all of their events.
Read more...Posted on:15 May 2017 -
Mile of Money - Meningitis Research Foundation
Each month Running Imp looks to fundraise in different ways to help raise money for our charity of the year: Meningitis Research Foundation.
Read more...Posted on:27 April 2017 -
New Branding Revealed for Bespoke Medals
Running Imp is excited to announce the launch of a new logo for our custom medal worldwide brand 'Bespoke Medals'.
Read more...Posted on:18 April 2017 -
London Marathon Counts on Running Imp Again
Running Imp, are proud to once again be supporting the Virgin Money Giving London Marathon as the Official Contractor for the timing clocks.
Read more...Posted on:12 April 2017 -
Alan Glynn – Meningitis Research Foundation
Each year we choose a charity to whom we donate money from the sale of medals and company fundraising projects. This year our Charity of the Year for 2017 is Meningitis Research Foundation. Regular customers at Running Imp are Alan and Ruth Glynn from Perth in Scotland, who sadly lost their daughter Alexis Rose at just 19 months of age from meningitis in 2011. Alan and Ruth have been raising money for MRF ever since, Alan’s story is why we decided to have MRF as our Charity of the year 2017!
Read more...Posted on:10 April 2017 -
Employee of the Month – March 2017
We have awarded employee of the month to our Head of Production Michael McKane. He joined Running Imp 12 years ago and throughout his time with us he has shown great commitment and dedication to his work.
Read more...Posted on:06 April 2017 -
Dress Down Tuesday - Meningitis Research Foundation
Each year we choose a charity to whom we donate money to from the sale of medals and company fundraising projects. This year our Charity of the Year for 2017 is Meningitis Research Foundation.
Read more...Posted on:28 March 2017 -
Running Imp at the Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon 2017
On Sunday 12th March approximately 9,000 runners took part in the 2017 Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon.
Read more...Posted on:17 March 2017 -
St Barnabas Colour Dash 2017
Running Imp are thrilled to be partnering once again with St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, supporting their annual Colour Dash.
Read more...Posted on:10 March 2017 -
Running Imp design team go sugar free for February
Our design team came together and took a pledge to go without sugar for the month of February –all to raise funds for the lifesaving work carried out by Cancer Research UK.
Read more...Posted on:09 March 2017 -
Running Imp Supports Lincoln City Football Club
Non-League Lincoln became the first team in 103 years to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals with a stunning win over Premier League side Burnley.
Read more...Posted on:07 March 2017 -
Employee of the Month – February 2017
We have awarded employee of the month to Jeff Musson our Caretaker for being happy to help everyone, and going the extra mile.
Read more...Posted on:06 March 2017 -
Bespoke Medals create unique colourful medal for Book Day Challenge
Saxons Vikings and Normans Marathons approached Bespoke Medals to design a unique souvenir for their upcoming Book Day Challenge event. The six-hour trail run will take place in King's Wood in the heart of Kent, between Ashford and Canterbury, next week (Tuesday 7 March 2017).
Read more...Posted on:03 March 2017 -
Running Imp support Cooke & Connell aviation fundraiser
Running Imp is thrilled to be helping Cooke & Connell with their latest fundraising project for 2017.
Read more...Posted on:28 February 2017 -
Congratulations Lincoln City for the dramatic win!
Non-League Lincoln City became the first team in 103 years to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals with a last minute win over Premier League side Burnley on Saturday.
Read more...Posted on:20 February 2017 -
Bespoke Medals - Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon 2017
Bespoke Medals are excited to present another stunning medal designed by our expert in-house team.
Read more...Posted on:15 February 2017 -
The 2017 Running Awards
We have made it through to the next round of nominations for best "Sports Retailers Customer Service" in the 2017 Running Awards!
Read more...Posted on:10 February 2017 -
Our Charity Partnership – Meningitis Research Foundation
We were pleased to welcome Katie Yule and Cecily Hall yesterday from Meningitis Research Foundation to discuss our partnership for the upcoming year. Each year we donate money from the sale of medals and company fundraising projects and we are confident that our support will go where it can really make a difference.
Read more...Posted on:08 February 2017 -
Running Imp Are Getting Active With OneFitBootCamp
Have you considered taking part in team building exercises?
Read more...Posted on:06 February 2017 -
Charity of the Year 2017
We are pleased to announce that our Charity of the Year for 2017 is Meningitis Research Foundation. We have updated our vans with Meningitis Research Foundation logo.
Read more...Posted on:03 February 2017 -
Employee of the Month - January
We have awarded the January Employee of the Month to Fiona McKane!
Read more...Posted on:01 February 2017 -
The Lincoln Knights’ Trail put in the picture - public painting commences as artists bring their creations to life
Talented artists from across the UK are now busy painting their selected designs onto the life-sized Knight sculptures across the city, as part of the eagerly awaited Lincoln Knights’ Trail – a major Lincoln attraction for 2017.
Read more...Posted on:31 January 2017 -
JOB VACANCY - Mid-weight Graphic Designer
A new position has arisen for a reliable Mid-weight Graphic Designer to work alongside our dedicated Design Team producing artwork for a huge variety of products and activities.
Read more...Posted on:24 January 2017 -
Press Release from Meningitis Research Foundation
A press release from Running Imp's Charity of the Year for 2017 - Meningitis Research Foundation.
Read more...Posted on:20 January 2017