Every Saturday around the world, 400,000 people across 2,600 events lace up their trainers and head to their local park to walk, jog or run a 5k – for free. Whether you’re new to running or testing your speed, you’ll find a great community of like-minded people at...
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34 Marathons in 34 Days: Running Collective’s Jermaine Jones Challenge for Mental Health
On August 25th, Brooks Running Collective member Jermaine Jones will lace up not in pursuit of personal bests or records, but to run for something far greater. In his most ambitious undertaking yet, Jermaine is set to complete 34 marathons in 34 consecutive days,...
Men’s Health Week 2025
Men’s Health Week: Stories from Our Brooks Athletes This Men’s Health Week, we handed the mic to the everyday legends who make up our Brooks athlete community. What came back wasn’t just stories of fitness and goals—but honest, powerful reflections on what it really...
Why we love parkrun: Featuring Brooks Running Collective
Every Saturday morning, people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and fitness levels come together, tie up their laces to move! It's not about getting a medal, placing first or being the fastest - it is about something bigger than that. It's about coming together as...
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Brooks Running!
At Brooks Running, we reflect on the incredible women in running, sports and live who inspire us everyday. This International Women’s Day, we invite you to join us in celebrating the strength, persistent and inspiration of women both in running and our everyday lives....
Valentine’s Day Q&A: Lukasz & Joanna Kopania
Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love, connections and sharing moments that bring us closer together. This year Brooks is embracing the love that comes from movement and shared passions - and who better to explore that with one of Brooks' Running Collective...
Get to know Brooks Athlete Emmy O’Neill
Loss of control. Uncertainty of what the future would bring. Uncertainty about what tomorrow would bring. Scared. Isolated. Anxious. Alone. These are all the feelings I had in July 2018 when I was told I was in End Stage Kidney Failure and that I would need to start...
Celebrating this Father’s Day with Steve Dinneen
Father's Day is a time to celebrate the wisdom, strength, and love that dads bring into our lives. This year, we're excited to sit down with loyal Brooks athlete, Steve Dinneen. Over the last 15 years as a Brooks Athlete, we have watched Steve's family grow, and...
Talking Men’s Health with Brooks Running Collective’s Jermaine Jones
June 10-16 is marked as Men’s Health Week. Brooks had the privilege of having Brooks Running Collective ambassador – Jermaine Jones, speak to the team about all things Men’s Health and more importantly, focusing on Mental Health in Men. Known for his dynamic career in...
Brooks Running and We Are Mobilise Team Up to Provide New Shoes for Australians Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness is a significant issue in Australia, with an estimated 122,494 people (abs.gov, 2021) experiencing homelessness on any given night in 2021, that’s almost 1 in 200 Australians. Those experiencing it often lack basic necessities such as clothing and...
Road to Paris 2024: How Our Elite Athletes are Preparing for the Summer Olympics
As we approach the Summer Olympics in Paris, it's hard to forget the last Olympics held in Tokyo 2021. The world was in the midst of a global pandemic, and the future was uncertain. But despite the challenges, the Olympics went ahead, and it was a testament to the...
A running retreat for everyone!
Just like a marathon, the year can be filled with highs and lows, presenting unpredictable moments at any time. You can run six kilometres straight, easy no worries but then you get to kilometre twelve and it feels like you’ll never escape the pain cave. Life has many...
Jacqui Bell’s ULTRA-mate experience
Running is a powerful tool, used by many of us to challenge ourselves, see new places, hit our step goals and more. However, for one of our very own Brooks Running ambassadors, Jacqui Bell – the run is only as powerful as the ambition to push the mind. The word Ultra...
Dads on the run.
Dads can be heroes. Dads can be single. Dads can be gay. Dads can be everything to their kids and their families. To celebrate all that dad can be, we spoke with five cool dudes about running, why they are proud to be a dad, ultimate dad jokes, and more. Matt...
Who is a runner: Kenzie Collins
Runner, Personal trainer, goal setter and head of communications at 1Ds Collective, McKenzie Collins helps create an environment where everything is within reach; all you have to do is set your mind to it. Learn more about her in the first instalment of our "Who is a...
Finding my way back to running
Well, where do I begin? Like most, the last couple of years has been an absolute rollercoaster - a quick snapshot - working full time, pregnancy, two young children, a pandemic, Melbourne lockdown, remote learning, a husband working full time/new business/run coaching...
Pack a bag we’re going to Boston!
It seemed like international travel was something we could only dream of just over a year ago. But, this year, we’re back hopping on and off flights, creating itineraries and chasing dreams. The Boston Marathon is a renowned and iconic event held in April every year....
A bra for a bra, join us in empowering women across Australia.
When we reflect on the role models who most influence our lives, it's hard to overlook the person who held that motherly figure for each one of us. Every mum is unique, and they all teach us different qualities and lessons, but most importantly, they are there to have...
Support the girls, donation update!
This year Brooks identified the need to do more than just acknowledge IWD and make a meaningful contribution towards #breakingthebias. With the help of our loyal community, Brooks Australia & NZ was able to donate $3,500 to STGA.We recognised that more needs to be...
Happy International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women's Day. This day celebrates women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality (IWD, 2022). When we speak to equality, we talk about the rights for women...



















