Up & Running

Up & Running, independent running specialist in the UK

Up & Running presents itself as the UK's largest independent running retailer and the country's number one in its segment. The company combines a network of physical stores across the UK with an online shop, so customers can buy both in-store and online. Its offering focuses on footwear, clothing, accessories and electronics for runners, with expert advice as the cornerstone of its proposition.

Free gait analysis and expert advice

One of the services the company highlights is free gait analysis, designed to help runners choose the right shoe. The website also features a Shoe Finder tool that makes it easier to select based on each user's needs. The company emphasises that it offers expert gear and support it describes as unmatched, both in-store and online.

Footwear range for different disciplines

The shoe selection is organised into categories covering the main uses for runners: neutral, support or stability, trail, lightweight and race, wide fit and spikes. The store works with brands such as Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, Saucony, adidas, Altra, Mizuno, On, PUMA, Salomon and Ronhill. The catalogue includes models such as ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 28 and GEL-NIMBUS 28, adidas Adizero Evo SL and Adizero Adios Pro 4, Brooks Glycerin Max 2 and Salomon Aero Glide 4, in men's and women's versions.

Clothing, accessories and sports electronics

In addition to footwear, the company sells technical clothing for men and women: T-shirts, long sleeve tops, jackets, vests, shorts, tights, underwear, sports bras, compression wear and hi-visibility items. Accessories include socks, hats, gloves and sunglasses. The electronics section includes GPS watches and fitness trackers, headtorches and lights, and headphones. The store also has a recovery category focused on injury prevention, recovery footwear and support and compression products. Clothing and accessories brands include Ronhill, Sweaty Betty, Pressio and Runr, while technology brands include Coros, Garmin and Shokz.

Online shopping and service conditions

The website offers thousands of products and free delivery over £100, free UK returns with in-store drop-off and the option to pay with Klarna. The company runs a social run group, access to which is announced on its own page, and has an Advice Hub and gift cards. The catalogue frequently features items on promotion, with discounts that in some cases reach 50%.