How did EMEA drive US' Brooks Running's H1 2026 growth? 14 Aug '26 Insights. * Brooks Running has posted a record Q2 2026, with year-to-date revenue rising 14 per cent on strong demand for footwear, apparel and accessories. * First-half (H1) revenue grew 9 per cent in the Americas, 39 per cent in EMEA and 10 per cent in APAC. * Trail styles surged 71 per cent in Q2, while accessories rose 29 per cent and lifestyle footwear recorded near triple-digit growth. American performance running brand Brooks Running continued its global growth momentum in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, posting a record quarter and delivering 14 per cent year-to-date (YTD) revenue growth, supported by strong demand for footwear, apparel and accessories across markets and channels. During the first half (H1) of 2026, Brooks' revenue in the Americas increased 9 per cent year on year (YoY), while international markets recorded stronger gains. Revenue rose 39 per cent in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and 10 per cent in Asia-Pacific (APAC). The performance came amid continued expansion of the global running market, which grew 10 per cent YoY to $43 billion in 2025. Brooks in a press release said it outpaced the performance running footwear market in France, which expanded 11 per cent in Q2. The brand also retained the number-one position in Germany for adult performance running footwear priced at €90 and above, securing the top three styles in the category. In the US specialty retail footwear market, Brooks maintained its leading position for the sixth consecutive month. Fleet Feet also ranked Brooks as its number-one vendor for the 11th consecutive year, citing its performance across product, marketing, operations and sales. "Around the globe, running continues to play an increasingly important role for people prioritising health and wellness in their lives," said Dan Sheridan, chief executive officer (CEO) of Brooks Running. "At Brooks, we aim to give runners the very best product and experiences to pursue that. Our first-half results reflect that focus and the incredible work of our teams globally." Product franchises and emerging categories contributed strongly to the quarterly performance. The Adrenaline GTS franchise, which marked its 25th year, recorded 19 per cent YoY growth in Q2. Brooks also launched the Ghost 18, the latest version of one of its popular road-running shoes. Trail running was a particularly strong category, with sales of trail styles surging 71 per cent YoY during the quarter, supported by demand for Ghost Trail and the Cascadia franchise. The Cascadia range itself grew 58 per cent. Brooks also continued to expand its apparel business through its Movement and new PR Elite collections, while established Luxe and Chaser franchises remained strong contributors. Accessories revenue increased 29 per cent YoY in Q2. The company also captured five of the top 10 sports bra styles sold at Fleet Feet during the quarter. The company continued developing its lifestyle footwear category, showcasing products at Paris Fashion Week in June through its RE: Innovation Studio. The presentation included the Glycerin 12 and the new Brooks Vanguard, combining heritage-inspired designs with the company's performance technologies. Brooks said its emerging lifestyle category recorded near triple-digit growth during Q2. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)

Brooks Running reported 14% revenue growth in the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand across all regions and channels. The Seattle-based performance running brand grew 9% in the Americas, whilst international markets saw stronger gains with 39% growth in EMEA and 10% in Asia-Pacific. The company maintained its number one position in the US specialty retail footwear market for the sixth consecutive month. In Germany, Brooks held the top spot in adult performance running footwear priced €90 and above. Trail running emerged as a standout category, with trail styles growing 71% year-over-year in Q2. The brand's Adrenaline GTS franchise grew 19% in its 25th year, whilst accessories posted 29% growth. Brooks' lifestyle category recorded near triple-digit growth for the quarter, showcased at Paris Fashion Week in June.

Brooks collaborates with RUNNERS HIGH to turn their Ghost Amp launch into a month long challenge. Brooks has just launched the Ghost AMP, one of its most anticipated shoes of the year. Rather than limiting the release to a traditional launch campaign, Brooks partnered with RUNNERS HIGH to transform it into a month-long running challenge designed to engage the running community. The result is the TURN IT UP challenge, a month-long running challenge taking place across Brooks Run Club communities in the UK, France and Germany. Participants are invited to complete the TURN IT UP set, a continuous 45 minute audio journey created by RUNNERS HIGH specifically for the Ghost AMP launch. The set takes runners through four distinct zones, with the music progressively developing to reflect each stage of the run. Integrated voice guidance introduces each phase and supports runners as the session unfolds, bringing music and instruction together in one continuous experience. This reflects the approach at the heart of RUNNERS HIGH: the sound a runner hears should evolve with the physical and mental journey of the run. Rather than functioning as background music, the audio becomes an active part of the session, helping runners maintain focus, follow the structure and respond to changes in intensity. TURN IT UP was developed around this principle and informed by research into music and attentional focus, auditory motor entrainment and voice guided exercise. The result is an experience in which the music leads the progression of the session, allowing the runner to focus on movement and the run itself. How runners take part 1. Join the Dare. Opt into the TURN IT UP challenge inside Brooks Run Club, free to join, and connect a running platform such as Strava, Garmin or Coros. 2. Download RUNNERS HIGH app. Download the RUNNERS HIGH app. Everyone who joins the challenge receives one month of free access. 3. Run the set. Complete the full 45-minute audio journey during a run at any point during August. Runs register through the connected platform and unlock Brooks Run Club rewards. Check out the Runners High RIA Member profile here. Check out the Brooks RIA Member profile here.