US Events Associate

We're putting together a talented team to build the #1 training platform for Runners

We help everyday runners become outstanding by providing world-class training, coaching and community for everyone, whether you're improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon. To date we have built iOS, Android and Apple watch apps that help people achieve their goals by coaching them through the full journey and syncing to their favourite fitness devices.

We’re growing extremely fast! in November 2023 we closed a $6.5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures, Venrex and Creator Ventures. In 2024, we were selected by Apple as one of three global finalists for the 2024 iPhone App of the Year, reflecting the innovation and impact of what we’ve built & now in 2025 we have ****just been acquired by Strava! 🤯 🎉

We want to grow as fast as we can into the future and are looking for individuals who will help us get there. Our aim is to reach millions of subscribers and be the go-to training platform for any runner. Now is a magical time to join and with our recent acquisition it makes the journey even more exciting! 🚀

Requirements

Who we're looking for

Runna have built a high-energy and impactful event calendar and we’re looking for someone who lives and breathes community and events. Come and join the fastest-growing community in the US and support our meaningful brand engagement in Boston, New York and across the US. This role will play a critical part in activating our event calendar. You’ll make sure that we’re giving our partners the best possible support at their events and make sure that Runna is represented in the best possible light. You’ll also be supporting our event manager in growing our community, and ensuring that all runners that interact with us have great experiences and become Runna’s for life.

This role holds the potential to grow in any number of different directions, you will be supported by our US events manager in the Boston office, alongside the events lead, who is based in the UK. We are looking for someone that is proactive and keen to work in a fast-paced office environment!

Areas you will support on:

• Support to deliver our Runna owned and race partner activations in collaboration with the events team
• Cultural moments, run clubs and partner events
• Our event activations (including our own Race Hubs at marathon majors, our First to Fast Race Series, and those we do with partners!)
• Support on planning, organizing, and marketing our events (e.g managing eventbrite ticketing plus website support and other ticketing platforms where appropriate)
• Coordinate logistics, managing registrations, and coordinating with vendors and volunteers plus hotel and transport management (where necessary), Runna storage and managing the inventory for physical Runna branded kit, plus arranging van hire (driving to and from events when required)
• Third party vendor management plus researching and securing venues / locations
• Onsite management at Runna owned and partner race events - this involves set up and de-rig of event spaces
• Analyze event performance and community feedback to continuously improve future events
• Liaise with the partnerships team on agreed deliverables to ensure we provide the best possible value out of your relationship
• Support our ambassador team on our ad hoc events and activations
• You’ll be adaptable and flexible, willing to assist with a variety of tasks as needed

We're looking for someone who loves

• Running - You are passionate about running and understand the joy and discipline it brings. You might have your own running goals and enjoy participating in races or local run clubs. Your enthusiasm for the sport will help you connect with our community and represent our brand authentically.
• Bringing the energy - You are comfortable engaging with participants and your energy and enthusiasm are contagious. You enjoy being in a role that is super fast paced and hands on!
• Organizing and planning - You have a passion for planning and organizing (this could be personal and professional). You have a keen eye for detail and will go above and beyond to ensure every event runs smoothly.
• Championing Runna - You take pride in representing Runna in your local community. You are our ambassador, building relationships with local runners, running clubs, and event organisers. Your passion for Runna shines through in everything you do, helping to grow our brand and community.
• Working flexibly - You’ll be traveling around the country to various events and working flexibly around both weekend and evening work. We’ll ensure you’re comfortable with hotels when needed and crediting you with time back to match!

What experience we're looking for

Your key skills:

• You're highly organized and efficient. You’re comfortable juggling multiple things and working in a face-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, can-do attitude, and ownership mindset
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Wearer of many hats and not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across regions and teams
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, deadline-driven environment (including prioritization skills, flexibility towards change, sense of urgency, and dealing with ambiguity)
• Full US driving license is required, a confident driver as you will be driving U-Hauls around the city and to/from NYC (please confirm this in your application)

Bonus points if you:

• If you’re hungry to get stuck in, have fun and dive into the world of Runna events then we want to hear from you!
• Knowledge and experience of working in NYC is desired but not essential.

Interview process

Our aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, and will consist of the following stages:

1. Introductory chat with Josh, Talent Associate (25 minutes video call)
2. Chat with Sarah, Events Manager (25 minutes video call)
3. Take home task (approx 60 mins)
4. Interview with Sarah, Events Manager & Avery, Event Associate (US) (50 minute video call and present task)
5. Final round! Boston office visit ~1hr in-person to meet a selection of the US team, office tour and final meeting with Lou, US General Manager (in-person) and Ben, Co-founder (video call)

Once the process is finished, we promise to let you know our decision as soon as possible. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to better to accommodate you throughout the interview process - this can be from scheduling interviews around childcare commitments to accessibility requirements. We want you to show your best self in the process ❤️

Benefits

We’re offering a salary within this bracket: $58,000 - $64,000 + generous equity

We’re also committed to continually evolving our benefits to support you as we grow. Here is a brief overview what we currently offer:

• Flexible working – we typically spend 2–3 days a week together in our Boston office
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (which you can take whenever suits you)
• 🎉 Strava RSU’S!
• 📱Runna subscriptions for you and 5 of your friends (get ready to be your friends fave person or save them for xmas presents!)
• 🧡 Strava membership!
• 🧘 Headspace membership
• 💸 Money every year to spend on gear, events and the gym!
• 🤑 We’ll give you a voucher to spend on our website so you can buy yourself new Runna kit (and will renew this every year on your work anniversary)
• 🏥 Health insurance and workplace 401K scheme
• 💖 Modern Health ia a mental wellness platform and app that combines technology with professional support to improve mental well-being and reduce stress
• 🥕 Carrot fertility support - this benefits provider can provide inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits to our global employee population and takes the burden off what we know can be a stressful process.

Please see more info on our amazing benefits here: Benefits at Runna

How to apply

Please apply through this link