Ronhill

Dr. Ron Hill MBE founded the brand in September 1970, five months after becoming the first Briton to win the Boston Marathon in a record time of 2:10:30. His sole purpose: to produce equipment that would keep him winning.

Dr. Ron earned a PhD in Textile Chemistry from the University of Manchester and, through alchemy and his skills as a runner, began to rethink the volatile running gear of the time. After winning the 1970 Commonwealth Games, he developed the side-split shorts, which became famous as the Freedom Short, and the Mesh Vest—both of which accompanied him to his greatest road victories.

Ronhill is proud of our founder and the legacy he created. His lifelong passion for running and improvement is shared within the team and the products we produce today. With 50 years of hindsight, Ronhill has benefited from the experiential learning and transformation that has taken place within running—from its athletic roots to a lifestyle and universal culture.

Our goal now is to create a better future for today's runners through sustainable development of the elements of our past.