On Running Named Headline Brand Sponsor for The Pursuit 5000

Stride Athletics and the Monument Mile Classic are delighted to announce On Running as the headline brand sponsor for the inaugural edition of The Pursuit 5000, taking place on Saturday, 4 July 2026 at the University of Stirling.

This agreement is the latest step in a partnership with one of the fastest-growing sports brands in the world, who has supported Stride events since the first Flat 'N Fast race in 2023.

As part of this agreement, the On team will elevate the race day experience for athletes and spectators, providing opportunity to try on the brand's latest footwear, while supplying event support throughout the day.

On will be the exclusive sportswear brand for The Pursuit 5000, which is a World Athletics Continental Challenger event.

The Pursuit 5000 will feature elite races in the 5,000 metres and 800m, as well as 1,500m and 3,000m for junior athletes.

Callum Matthews, Stride Athletics CEO, said: "I’m delighted to be partnering with On Running for The Pursuit 5000 in what feels like a real full-circle moment for Stride. On took a chance on us with our very first event, so it is especially meaningful that our first-ever brand partnership is with them. The Pursuit is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting day of racing for the athletics community in Scotland, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone to Stirling!"

Callum Jones, On Running Brand Activation Specialist, said: "We are excited to support Stride Athletics and The Pursuit 5000 as part of our continued commitment to connecting with dedicated runners and building genuine credibility within the running community. Partnerships like this allow us to support the culture and communities that make our sport so special, while helping create exciting racing opportunities for athletes of all levels. We are looking forward to a great event and an incredible night of racing in Stirling."

Michael Wright, Director of the Monument Mile Classic, said: "I am very excited to be collaborating with the team at Stride Athletics to deliver The Pursuit 5000. The fact that we have been accepted on to the World Athletics Continental Tour in only our first year shows how much promise both our national governing body and our world governing body believe the event has. My pursuit is to make sure this event as exciting, innovative and fun as possible for every athlete that we exist for."