Running Bear

Every runner started somewhere 🏃‍♂️👇

What’s ONE piece of running advice you’d give a beginner?

We’ll start: don’t worry about pace, just build consistency.

Asics Gel-Kayano 33 launch is just around the corner and we are SO excited 👀✨

For so many of our customers, this shoe is an absolute staple and we can’t wait for you to feel the upgrade ☁️

Who else is super excited for launch? 🎉

What a night last night for our Hoka Speedgoat 7 try-on run in Didsbury 💙🐐

The gang headed out in teams on the local trails, taking pics as they found their check points 📷

We loved seeing how competitive you all were! What an evening for it too ☀️

Thank you all so much for coming down and to for another great event 🐻

x 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

Delighted to announce a new brand in the Den, SunGod have landed and boyyyy are they making a splash! 💦

Built for runners, adventures and sunny miles ahead.

Designed for performance and made to handle everything from easy runs to race day efforts, SunGod combines lightweight comfort, crystal clear lenses and all day durability.

Shop the Forty2s, Ultra’s and Ultra Air’s in all stores now 🛍️

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Well done Killer Mile 👏🏻

CHARITY & COMMUNITY DONATIONS 🧡

One of the most important parts of the Mow Cop Killer Mile is giving back to the local community!

We are incredibly proud to announce that proceeds from the Mow Cop Killer Mile 2026 have been donated to:

🏰 National Trust (solely for the upkeep and maintenance of Mow Cop Castle) – £2,000
🏡 Mount Pleasant Village Hall, Notices & Events – £1,250
🏡 Mow Cop Community Hall – £1,250

Money was also donated to Mow Cop Community Church for use of the hall.

In total, we raised an amazing £6,500 for local community groups and causes 💥

That’s a 40% increase on last year, which we are absolutely delighted with 👏

Thank you to every runner, supporter, sponsor, volunteer, and local business who helped make this possible. Every entry and every bit of support truly makes a difference ✨

Every review, recommendation and kind word means the world to us 🤍

At Running Bear, we’ve always wanted to create more than just a running shop - a place where every runner feels welcome, supported and listened to, whether you’re training for your first 5K or your next ultra 🐻

Thank you for continuing to support independent retail, trust our team, and be part of the Running Bear community 🐻🏃‍♀️