Under Armour ‘We Will’ Effort Shows Rewarding, Complex World Of Running

By Barry Janoff

October 25, 2017: Last month, Under Armour unveiled a multi-layered campaign under the title  “We Will,” the next evolution of the brand’s “I Will” effort.

The campaign, handled in-house, was intended to show how sports and athletes “can unite, inspire and even change the world,” fronted by such Under Armour spokespersons as Stephen Curry, Michael Phelps and Misty Copeland, (The campaign also helped to raise funds and awareness for Hurricane Relief Efforts from Team Rubicon.)

Now, Under Armour Run has embraced the “We Will” mantra with a multi-platform campaign intended to show how running is both a solitary and communal effort that can impact lives, relationships and, again, even the world.

An umbrella spot, “We Will Run,” offers, “Running has long been thought of as a solo endeavor. It’s been a sport made up of personal bests and new achievements, but times are changing.

“United by a shared passion, our run crews band together to elevate and drive the culture forward. Here, we explore the innate connection between groups across the globe and learn what inspires each of them to run better every day.”

The effort, handled in-house, also supports the men's and women's running products from Baltimore-based Under Armour.

A series of spots highlights the endeavors of the people from running clubs and groups domestically and internationally, including the Electric Flight Crew, Baltimore-based Poet Pride Run Club, D.C. District Running Collective, Institute of Notre Dame of Baltimore and Berlin Running Society.

Each spot shows members in action, training and related bonding activities, intended to also inspire others to follow in their footsteps:

 • District Running Collective
"'Redefine your impossible'" is their motto. Bigger than running, District Running Collective exists where fitness, culture, and community collide. As a crew, they support one another up every hill, across every bridge, and through each painstaking mile. Pairing hard work with even harder play, every mile is a party whenever they lace up. They proudly rep our nation's capitol on every last run. They Run. The. District."

• Electric Flight Crew
"The West Coast knows how to run. Cruising every block under the California sunshine, Electric Flight Crew runs and trains as a tight-knit community. A group of five turned into a network that spans across multiple cities, and they show no signs of slowing down."

• Poet Pride Run Club
"Homegrown in Charm City, Baltimore’s Poet Pride Run Club navigates both the track and the city streets as a united front. A staple at their local high school, their dedication to running is immortalized through their slogan—let's grow! Every morning at 7 AM, the team is up and grinding before the first bell."

• Institute of Notre Dame
"Strong-willed and passionate, the Institute of Notre Dame highlights the all-girls cross-country squad as a dominant force in running. IND’s team is empowered by a shared sisterhood of passion for both the sport and working together as female athletes."

• Berlin Running Society
"Founded in Germany’s capital, Berlin Running Society boldly takes on every route with a collective excitement that’s inherent to the local run scene. With members coming in from all over the city, this crew’s dedication to running and training helps them overcome both personal and interpersonal challenges."

For Under Armour, Misty Is Unlike Any Other

Back to Home Page