JogOn, a national UK campaign to remove 1m pairs of running shoes from landfill, is linking up with England Athletics and the Personal Best Foundation. The aim of the collaboration is to distribute hundreds of unwanted running spikes, which have been collected over the last 18 months.
Whilst the JogOn campaign is primarily focused on running shoes, there has been a steady stream of running spikes being donated, some with, and some without spikes. JogOn notes that these shoes are perfectly usable and the organisation has been keen to find a good home for them.
Working in partnership with England Athletics and the Personal Best Foundation, athletics clubs across the UK who could benefit are being identified.
England Athletics currently supports over 1,600 clubs across the England. Through its official charity, the Personal Best Foundation, it will lead the process of identification of need with a priority to support young people as well as those struggling financially because of the cost of living crisis.
England Athletics will also support the JogOn campaign more broadly by offering collection points at some of its competitions including:
- 17-18 June: England Athletics U20 and U23 Championships (Chelmsford)
- 22-23 July: England Athletics Senior and Disability Championships (Chelmsford)
- 5-6 August: U15 & U17 Combined Event Championships (Manchester)
- 26-27 August: England Athletics U15 and U17 Championships (Birmingham)
Tony Piedade, JogOn’s founder said “It makes great sense to partner up with England Athletics and the Personal Best Foundation.
“We have a growing hoard of running spikes that could be used to introduce, develop and support young people into athletics. I am so very grateful for the vision and support that England Athletics has brought to the partnership; together we can make a real difference.”
Chris Jones, Chief Executive of England Athletics, said “We are delighted to support the work of JogOn by encouraging our network of athletes and runners to recycle their old running shoes. This forms part of our wider approach of supporting clubs and their members to make sustainable choices.”
