About Raise Athletics

How it began
 

Born in 2014 as part of a University project, Raise Athletics started with a simple love of movement, sport, and the freedom that comes from being active. Over the years, what started as a personal experiment (designing and testing clothing to wear whilst training) has grown, evolved, and been refined countless times.

Today

Fast forward to 2026, and Raise Athletics has opened up to runners across Stafford and beyond with the launch of our Website and our Stafford based Run Club. Our focus is on bringing people together, regardless of experience or ability, and creating an environment where running feels welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable.

Our regular run sessions are designed to be inclusive and varied, changing in location, distance, pace, and time to suit different schedules and abilities. We always aim to run together where possible, regrouping as needed to make sure nobody is left behind. Whether you’re training for an event, building consistency, or just starting out, the goal is the same: shared miles, shared effort, and shared progress.
 

Running with others offers lots of both physical and mental benefits. It also builds routine, confidence, and connection, something we believe is essential in today’s busy world. Raise Running Club exists to support that, offering a space where runners can turn up as they are and feel part of something bigger.
You can find and join our group on Strava.
 

Raise Athletics continues to regularly design and produce new activewear products, offering Raise Running Club and Raise Athletics garments. We also collaborate with teams, individuals, and events, using our experience in running and design to offer a complete service from design to delivery of personalised garments. 
 

We’re not a finished product, and we don’t want to be. We believe in constant improvement, learning from every run, and growing together as a community.

The Raise Athletics Team